Satin Vs Semi Gloss Stain Floors

For example a semi gloss red displays a darker and intense look as compared to a satin red shade.

Satin vs semi gloss stain floors.

I would venture to guess that 80 90 of my customers choose a satin finish. The higher gloss level of semi gloss makes it slightly more durable than a satin finish. So if this bothers you consider that. If you choose to stain the floor darker to resemble another wood you can do so and then add the satin finish once the stain has been applied and dried.

The one on the right is a satin. Remember darker floors show more dust and dirt. Semi gloss paint has high durability than satin paint. Similarly the black shade of semi gloss finish appears dense and rich while satin gives a muddy like touch to wall paint.

A satin finish has a sheen factor of 40 percent to 50 percent. I believe in our addition where we installed hardwood floors to match the 90 year old hardwood in the rest of the house we used either a satin finish or possibly at most a 50 50 mix of satin and semi gloss. A satin finish floor is easier to care for than a high gloss floor and will last longer without needing to be refinished. I m hoping one of the flooring professionals who sometimes post here can advise you on this.

This means more light reflects off your floors. If you look at these two pictures here the one on left is a semi gloss. This gives a more formal feel that really highlights the beauty of hardwood. Very similar to yours.

Satin and semigloss polyurethane finishes give wood surfaces shine and protection. This is the level of finish applied to most prefinished flooring. Best place to paint. I think what you have is a good medium color.

This is a semi gloss on medium stained floors. They differ from each other in the proportions and quantities of different chemicals used. Shinier floors reflect more light which shows more dust and dirt. Choosing which finish to use is really a matter of personal preference in color and transparency and the degree of durability your floors and furnishings require.

Satin finishes add some shine while still letting the natural beauty of wood grain come through. The luster of a semi gloss finish is between a satin and high gloss finish. Semi gloss has. It has a medium sheen that reflects more light than a satin finish.

Semi gloss has a slightly higher luster level than satin. They re both about the same color but you can see that the floors look very different. The satin will then coat the floor with a light dusting of protection in appearance but the actual result is as equally durable as the gloss and semi gloss.