High Gloss Brazilian Walnut Flooring - Shows light reflectivity
If you’ve been shopping for a new wood floor lately, I bet you have heard about wood flooring gloss or sheen levels. Let me help you understand this concept better. Gloss is an optical term that describes the ability of a surface to reflect light. The higher the gloss level, the more it directly reflects light. The lower the gloss level, the surface absorbs and diffuses the light sources. This is normally measured at a 60 degree angle which is equivalent to looking at the surface while standing up.
As a homeowner or commercial property manager it is key to understand what this means. The higher a gloss level, the more wear and tear will show. Think of a piano finish(high gloss)…..it shows everything! The lower gloss level shows less wear and tear and depending on the gloss level will actually bring out more of the naturalness of your wood floor. It seems crazy that we buy wood floors because they are a natural product and than we put a plastic derived finish on top of them which takes away from this natural surface. The great news is that there are many options on the market to consider what is the right choice for you.
Higher Gloss level showing light reflectivity
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