Satin Vs Semi Gloss Stain Floors

They differ from each other in the proportions and quantities of different chemicals used.

Satin vs semi gloss stain floors.

The one on the right is a satin. 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. Very similar to yours. Satin finishes add some shine while still letting the natural beauty of wood grain come through.

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. Best place to paint. Remember darker floors show more dust and dirt. It has a medium sheen that reflects more light than a satin finish.

Satin and semigloss polyurethane finishes give wood surfaces shine and protection. I m hoping one of the flooring professionals who sometimes post here can advise you on this. 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. Semi gloss has.

A satin finish has a sheen factor of 40 percent to 50 percent. Glossy floors show all the scratches and nicks. This is the level of finish applied to most prefinished flooring. They re both about the same color but you can see that the floors look very different.

This means more light reflects off your floors. Semi gloss has a slightly higher luster level than satin. This is a semi gloss on medium stained floors. With that being said satin is by far the most popular look at least in westchester and new york city area.

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 floor is easier to care for than a high gloss floor and will last longer without needing to be refinished. I would venture to guess that 80 90 of my customers choose a satin finish. The luster of a semi gloss finish is between a satin and high gloss finish.

I think what you have is a good medium color. If you look at these two pictures here the one on left is a semi gloss. Shinier floors reflect more light which shows more dust and dirt. Semi gloss paint has high durability than satin paint.

This gives a more formal feel that really highlights the beauty of hardwood. The higher gloss level of semi gloss makes it slightly more durable than a satin finish. For example a semi gloss red displays a darker and intense look as compared to a satin red shade.