Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Gloss or Satin timber floor? 8Nov 11, 2009 8:16 am ... built a Promenade with Clarendon. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=25104 20-10-09 - excavation and piering completed ... 12-04-10 - Basins fixed. Connecting to the electrical grid 23-04-10 - PCI 07-05-10 - HANDOVER! Re: Gloss or Satin timber floor? 11Nov 11, 2009 9:43 am Blog is now up - http://www.jbdave.blogspot.com/ Re: Gloss or Satin timber floor? 13Nov 11, 2009 12:24 pm Haha who cares if it's 'in' or not. I chose gloss for my floors (pictures in my sig) as it suited the style i was going for. Get what you like the look of, if you love it it won't matter if you have to clean it a bit more. Re: Gloss or Satin timber floor? 14Nov 11, 2009 12:39 pm I can show you all of my gray hairs for each scratch in the timber floor everytime my boy came screaming round a corner on his trike. And that was on a satin floor. That was our last house. The new one has tiles, hard ones! Dan Re: Gloss or Satin timber floor? 15Nov 11, 2009 2:01 pm danc12 I can show you all of my gray hairs for each scratch in the timber floor everytime my boy came screaming round a corner on his trike. And that was on a satin floor. That was our last house. The new one has tiles, hard ones! Dan Tell him not to ride it in the house? You won't break the tiles, just his skull Re: Gloss or Satin timber floor? 16Nov 11, 2009 2:57 pm I'd go for satin but it's personal choice. It's easier to go from satin to gloss than vice versa. Re: Gloss or Satin timber floor? 17Nov 11, 2009 3:24 pm I have satin at the moment and it's great. I have a 6 and 4 year old and they love to make a mess! We have a light colour and you really can't see the dirt, dents and scratches that much. But the dust bunnies.... Building Atlantique 36 At fix stage Re: Gloss or Satin timber floor? 18Nov 11, 2009 5:33 pm It may be a little late to add to this debate, but traditionally gloss is by far the most durable. The hardest wearing is a 2 pack however it is a nightmare for the do it yourself person to apply. I would not recommend it unless you have some experience in using these. What ever the finish you choose be it satin or gloss, you will see scratches on darker timber floors. Satin finishes particularly the ones that have polyurethane and tungoil blend require some kind of buffing every now and then, and minimal moisture for cleaning. The gloss finishes simply require mopping and vaccumming. Eventually any clear finish will wear especially in the higher traffic areas. If you are applying the finish yourself, then ensure you apply 3 coats as per the instructions on the can with adequate dry time in between. Some floor finishes require 3 thinner coats in order to achieve the hardest finish, and to ensure proper drying. Personally I like gloss, and usually recommend it to our customers who have children and pets and on stairs. Just remember 3 coats which ever floor finish you choose! Re: Gloss or Satin timber floor? 19Nov 11, 2009 7:51 pm Thanks for all the food for thought. I'm told they can't do the gloss with the heat at the moment so I may have no choice but to stick with the satin finish and then if down the track I still think gloss is a good idea do it then (although a pain having to move all the furniture, fridge, etc) Re: Gloss or Satin timber floor? 20Nov 11, 2009 8:31 pm I personally prefer the Satin finish and look. I think Satin is more of a contemporary/modern look and the gloss is more classic...so depends which look you are going for. What about Semi-gloss as a compromise? Hi, planning on using the attached stone pieces in my bathroom. I want to remove stains and gloss seal. Can I get some advice on best way to remove stains and best… 0 6700 This link might answer your question. I had the same issue and it turned out to be the roller. https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painti ... %20coating. 4 18125 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15884 |