Finishes

The type of finish required for flooring will depend on what the flooring is made of. Most hard floorings can be given oiled, matte or brushed finishes, along with several more options.

Wall coverings can be made of a vast variety of materials, including paint, wallpapers, wood, and fabric. Whether an extra layer of finish is necessary will depend on the type of wall covering that has been installed.

Paints are extremely common as an interior or exterior wall covering. A paint finish product comes in many options, including flat interior, flat enamel, satin, eggshell, semi-gloss, and gloss.

Tiles and stone slabs come in a variety of finishes, including polished, honed, matte, and textured, allowing for versatile design options to suit different styles and preferences.

Stains and treatments are specialised solutions applied to surfaces like wood to enhance their natural grain, colour, and offer added protection against environmental wear.

Finishes make surfaces look more presentable and even beautiful, the coating transforming the look of the original surface. Yet, a high-quality finish will also provide a protective layer, allowing the surface to last for longer. A well-selected finish can even enhance the acoustics of a space, inhibiting sound from reverberating as much as it otherwise would. All homes and workspaces in Australia have features that will perform better and longer with a layer of finish applied to them.

A finish should enhance the decor of the space it is applied within, so select with some stylistic discretion for the best results. Consider how protective and resilient your finish will need to be, depending on what will be happening within the space it’s applied. If there are youngsters in your home, you may need a thicker and more durable finish. The price of a finish can be highly variable - keep in mind factors like longevity and maintenance when deciding on how much to spend on a finish.