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Glossy, Matte, or Textured? How to Pick a Finish You’ll Love Living With

August 18, 2025 | Flooring Finishes, Flooring Guide

When planning a new floor, most people start with color. It’s exciting, visual, and deeply tied to your style preferences. But once the flooring is installed, it’s not just the color that shapes your daily experience: it’s also the finish.

The finish of your floor influences how light behaves in a space, how dust and scuffs show up, how soft or smooth the surface feels underfoot, and even how relaxed or formal the room feels overall. Whether you’re working with hardwood, vinyl, laminate, tile, or stone, the finish is what truly defines how your floor fits into your life.