Sharon in SC Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 As we're refinishing the hardwoods in our old home, I find myself wondering what type of finish other folks have gone with. We opted for semi-gloss. My decorator friend would have gone with gloss. What about you?:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 thats what we just did a few months ago and I loooooooove it! They look brand new. Megan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Semi-gloss, because *sometimes* a high gloss can look like a bowling alley or something, KWIM? Maybe it depends on the specific product used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I voted "semi" but I'd take nearly any finish that wasn't plaid carpet! ::cue horror movie climax music:: :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 We used Poly (I think 2 coats) I don't think it looks like a bowling alley but then again I lived with horrible looking hardwood floors for so long I think any redone floor would look nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Girl Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 We have high gloss floors and I hate them. Oh, they look beautiful for literally the first minute after they are mopped. But as soon as one person walks on them, you can see little footprints. They always look smudgy and every scratch (which with kids, is many) is very noticeable. Plus, with our natural style preferences and the practical, lived in look of our house, I think satin or maybe semi-gloss would be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineIN Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 My husband refinishes wood floors for a living and he does a lot of satin. That's what I voted for. Kristine Here's a few pictures before after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 My husband refinishes wood floors for a living and he does a lot of satin. Interesting. I just spoke with an area contractor this evening (a church friend) who said that they most commonly do semi-gloss or gloss in these here parts. :001_smile: Thanks for sharing and for your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Oh! I just saw the link to the pics - very nice! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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