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? 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? 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 19935 I have used direct stick 18 mm solid timber over yellow tongue, 20+ years on its perfect Make sure you sand yellow tongue to remove wax coating or it may not stick and… 1 2330 bec of more thickness and underlay i prefer laminate. also my builder covers laminate only. 2 3831 |