Criteria and measuring methods for the gloss of solid wood composite flooring

In the flooring market, solid wood composite flooring is favored by consumers because of its beauty and stability of solid wood flooring and the economic benefits of composite flooring. As one of the important indicators to measure the quality and appearance of solid wood composite flooring, gloss has specific requirements for the overall beauty and service life of the floor, and it also needs to be accurately detected by a professional gloss meter.

The gloss of the solid wood composite floor refers to the ability of the floor surface to reflect light, usually expressed by the value measured by the gloss meter. Different types of solid wood flooring have different requirements for gloss, but in general, the gloss of high-quality solid wood flooring should meet the following requirements:
1. Uniform gloss: The gloss of each area of the floor surface should be consistent, and there should be no obvious gloss difference.

2. Durable gloss: During the use of the floor, its gloss should be able to maintain for a long time, and it is not easy to reduce due to wear, pollution and other factors.

3. Moderate gloss: Too high or too low gloss will affect the overall beauty of the floor. Too high gloss will make the floor surface too harsh, and too low gloss will make the floor appear dull. Therefore, the gloss of the solid wood composite floor should be moderate, which can show the natural beauty of the floor and ensure the comfort of use.

From the point of view of product quality, gloss also reflects the advantages and disadvantages of the floor surface treatment process. High-quality solid wood composite flooring should have a uniform and stable gloss, both visually and tactile give people a comfortable feeling. If the gloss is too high or too low, it may mean that there is a problem with the coating quality of the floor, such as uneven, too thin or too thick.

So, how to accurately detect the gloss of the solid wood composite floor? This requires the help of a professional gloss meter. Among the many choices, the CS-300 SE series of color spectrum gloss meters can be trusted. This gloss meter has an extremely high repeatability of 0.2GU, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of measurement results. It uses a lithium battery charging method to provide a single charge can support up to 100,000 measurements of ultra-long life, greatly meeting the needs of long-term, high-frequency measurement. In addition, the CS-300 SE series gloss meter can store 5000 pieces of data in a single machine, which is convenient for users to view and manage at any time. At the same time, it also comes with PC side management software, support computer side operation instrument, data printing, export and test report generation, to provide users with a more convenient and efficient data management. Using the color spectrum gloss meter CS-300 SE series, you can easily and accurately detect the gloss of solid wood composite flooring to ensure that the appearance quality of the floor meets the standard.

Before using a gloss meter for testing, you need to do a good job of preparation. Make sure the floor surface is clean and free of dust, stains and scratches. At the same time, the instrument is calibrated according to the operating manual of the gloss meter to ensure the accuracy of the measurement results.

When detecting, a representative measuring point should be selected. Often, multiple measurements are taken in different areas of the floor, such as the center, edges, and corners, and average to obtain more reliable data. When measuring, place the probe of the gloss meter vertically and smoothly on the floor surface to ensure that the measured light is perpendicular to the floor surface, press the measurement button, the instrument will quickly give the gloss value.

The gloss of solid wood composite flooring is one of the important indicators of its appearance quality. By using a professional gloss meter for detection, you can accurately understand the gloss of the floor, and take appropriate measures to improve according to the test results. When purchasing and using solid wood composite flooring, consumers should pay attention to the gloss index of the floor to ensure the overall beauty and service life of the floor.

It should be noted that different models of gloss meters may differ in measurement accuracy and scope of application. Therefore, when selecting a gloss meter, an instrument with reliable performance and high precision should be selected according to the actual needs and testing standards.