The silver version just didn't look right to me.. What I saw originally was a very dark floor, and the white paint standing out. I couldn't do anything to get the floor dark enough using my usual process, and I had read something about the contrast abilities of lith- so I just had to try it. I want to gold tone this one, but haven't found a kit that wasn't to expensive for my intended use. Maybe if I mix my own it will be cheaper?