Picking the Right Concrete Finish
A Satin finish keeps this acid stained floor looking natural
The satin finish on this Honda motorcyle floor helps to hide scratches and nicks from the bike stands
This matte finish on a stamped concrete overlay keeps it real.
Where better to use a high gloss finish than in a car showroom
This contemporary lobby used a matte finish to create a "honed" look
"Reflecting" on your concrete finish
Decorative concrete is often used in homes and businesses that require a low maintenance finish while being subject to a lot of traffic. Although a beautiful shine is a great way to make things look new and clean, they also can become more of a burden trying to keep them that way.
High gloss finishes reveal undulations, scratches and imperfections a lot easier that low gloss matte or satin finishes. They also reflect light and sun rays very easily. So these are some tings to keep in mind when choosing a concrete coating finish.
The beauty of concrete is its natural looking appearance and characteristics. In keeping with this design element is often times a satin or matte finish that will accentuate the mood and ambiance more so than a showroom shine and high gloss plastic looking finish.
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This floor used the exact same black color floor but was finished with two different levels of shine. One with a gloss finish and one with a satin finish. Notice how different the color seems? You can tell that the shiny areas are a lot less 'forgiving'.
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