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While the shine of glossy hardwood floors is undeniably appealing, a matte-finish hardwood floor is where the real character and personality of the wood can be revealed. Matte hardwood floors are finished with a sealant that has a low level of luster or sheen, which refers to the amount of light that the floor reflects. High-sheen or glossy floors will reflect a great deal of light, giving them a shiny, almost liquid appearance. Low-sheen or matte floors have very little luster, which allows the detail in the grain, texture and personality of the wood to be more easily seen.
Matte-finish hardwood floors are in vogue today as many homeowners are choosing design schemes that highlight the character of their wood floors. Textured floors with original saw marks, hand-scraped edges or wire-brushed treatments will be more easily appreciated when finished with a matte sealant.
At Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, our design consultants can show you all the benefits of a matte-finish hardwood floor vs. satin or semi-gloss finish. We can also walk you through the pros and cons of a waxed hardwood floor vs. a floor finished with polyurethane. And we’ll be happy to introduce you to all of the hardwoods and pines that we use to make stunning wide plank floors.
Explore and select from our gallery of our most popular finishes, specially categorized by the personalities and traits of the floor designs.
ExploreA matte-finish hardwood floor is one that uses a low-luster sealant as the final, top coat of protection. Hardwood floors are typically sealed with polyurethane, wax or penetrating oil to protect them from stains, spills, scratches and scuff marks. The type of sealant used to protect the floor will have a certain level of luster or sheen. Low-luster or matte finishes will reflect very little light, creating a duller finish. Satin finishes have more luster, and semi-gloss or high-loss finishes will reflect a great deal of light for an extraordinarily shiny appearance. Wax and penetrating oils provide a natural matte finish, while a urethane wood floor can be sealed with a glossy, satin or matte finish.
A matte-finish hardwood floor offers a very natural look that reveals the color and grain of the hardwood planks more easily. With a luster level between 15% and 25%, matte floors will also hide scratches, dirt, streaks and scuffs more easily, making it easier to keep the floor looking clean. For this reason, matte finishes are often used in high-traffic areas within a home.
Yes, we also offer an Extra Matte finish with a sheen level between 6-9%. This creates a very unfinished look to the floor lending a more organic look to each plank.
The most common finish for hardwood floors is probably a satin. With a luster level around 30-40%, a satin-finish hardwood floor offers a nice balance between the shine of a glossy floor and the ease of maintenance of a matte floor. However, today the trend is moving toward the lowest sheen levels that can be achieved in either a Matte or Extra Matte finish.
To create a matte-finish hardwood floor, the final coat of sealant must have a matte sheen.
A matte-finish hardwood floor is easier to keep clean than other hardwood surfaces. Matte floors will hide dust and dirt more easily than satin or semi-gloss hardwood floors.
At Carlisle, you may choose a matte-finish floor from a broad range of hardwoods, selecting different options for grain, color and texture to make your Carlisle floor uniquely yours.
For more than five decades, Carlisle Wide Plank Floors has been producing the finest handcrafted surfaces in the country. Whether you choose a matte-finish hardwood floor, or a semi-gloss engineered surface, your Carlisle floor will be created with time-honored processes by artisan craftsmen who live and breathe the fine art of woodworking. Every Carlisle floor is a masterpiece – a floor that will perfectly reflect your sense of style and taste. With a Carlisle wide plank floor, you’ll have a surface that will become a defining feature of your home, and one that will be a welcome reminder of where you are every time you cross the threshold.
When you choose a matte-finish hardwood floor from Carlisle, you can count on our expert design consultants to provide knowledgeable assistance at every turn. From helping you select the right hardwood and grade to your choice of texture and finish; our experts provide the attentive support that makes the process of designing a Carlisle floor a true pleasure.
