35 Sheen Floor
15 gloss a very low luster.
35 sheen floor. This look is very popular today and gives the appearance of european oil rubbed. Available on our superior titanium finish with our pure genius air purifying smart floor technology in our designer and ambiance collection as well as on. How to choose the gloss or sheen level. Low luster floors have an unfinished understated look with 25 to 35 percent luster while satin floors have have low sheen with 40 to 50 percent luster.
50 gloss a high sheen. Here are the most important points to remember. Some find the look to be dull while others think it gives the floors a clean look. Low gloss 15.
At the low end is a matte sheen which has about 25 luster. Low gloss is a very popular look today that gives the appearance of european oil rubbed finishes. Selecting the ideal gloss and sheen involves important visual and functional considerations including the traffic level of the room lighting position of windows and performance expectations. One company calls its 20 sheen lacquer dull rub while another calls its matte.
Hardwood sheen finishesmatte finish has 25 luster. A matte finish has very little sheen and many feel that the floors look dull with this type of finish. An online search of several leading manufacturers product data sheets shows satin lacquer listed as 40 sheen 35 40 25 5 and 12 18. Gloss levels from 50 to 100 have very pronounced sheen and create a sleek modern result.
The higher the gloss the more you can see any marks scuffs or scratches. Floor shall be thoroughly scrubbed between each grit pass to remove all loose material. Use a low gloss sheen when. Different people have different preferences.
People have strong feelings in both directions about a matte sheen. Hardwood sheen is measured on a scale of luster. Others strongly prefer this flat finish. The separation in grit designation shall be a minimum of 50 for the transitioning step.
The luster level is determined by how much light is reflected off the floor from a 60 degree angle consistent with how the floors are viewed while someone is standing on them. The installer shall refine each abrasive grit to its fullest potential before moving on to the next level. The highest degree is 100 luster which will be almost blindingly bright. Level of sheen shall match that of approved mock up.
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