Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Apr 04, 2011 10:09 am My partner wants a high gloss finish on our timber floor and doesn’t see a point in paying big $$$ unless the floor will be high gloss. Please Help me do some persuasion and show me your amazing satin floors! Re: Show me your satin timber floor 2Apr 04, 2011 10:32 am I'm sure you've seen my floors around the forum. Ours are a gloss, but not that high gloss look, they look more between a satin and a gloss. It was a water based finished, so wondering if that's why. I love it. I think satin has to be on the right type of floor. I've seen some satin finishes that look shocking and others that look amazing. Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15922 The most likely cause of your timber swelling (parquetry?) is either a plumbing leak or carelessly leaving water on floors after use or both. Without seeing, i am ignoring… 1 3280 Thank you. Do I use timber floorboards for stairs or do people use timber treads? Or is both the same? 6 7297 |