Unfinished Hardwood Flooring Offers Unsurpassed Beauty & Purity for Your Atlanta, Georgia Home
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There are so many technical terms in the hardwood flooring industry that confusion often arises. For example, many of our customers want to know what the differences are between prefinished and unfinished hardwood flooring, and Timberland Flooring Distributors are more than happy to explain the key differences. From our Marietta, Georgia location, we value above all else the satisfaction of our customers through the Metro Atlanta area and beyond, and we understand that it’s important to know exactly what you’re purchasing when the wellbeing and value of your home is involved.
Unfinished hardwood flooring is a term for flooring products that need to be sanded, stained, and finished after they are installed into your home. You can probably guess based on that information that prefinished hardwood flooring will only need to be installed; it has already been sanded, stained, and finished at the factory, making onsite installation quicker, spreading less dust through your home, and eliminating the need for the stains and polyurethanes to dry. There are differing opinions on which product is the better choice for you, and Timberland Flooring would like to explain these differences. There are benefits and drawbacks to each type of flooring, and it’s up to you to decide which type matches your needs and taste.
While prefinished hardwood flooring reduces installation costs and eliminates both the drying time and smell of stains and polyurethanes in your home, unfinished hardwood flooring offers the following benefits:
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Customization. You will be involved in the process of choosing the final stain color and finish of your wood while working with contractors who have your satisfaction in mind.
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Increased stability. By being put together and finished as a whole unit, the flooring is sanded for a smooth, flat finish, making unfinished hardwood flooring a great choice for either commercial buildings or residential homes.
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Continuity. Since the onsite staining and finishing can be altered to match existing floors or furniture, your home will look streamlined and sophisticated.
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Options. Every species of hardwood is available unfinished and there literally dozens of woods to choose from.
Properly finishing your hardwood floors ensures durability and long-term protection for your new hardwoods. The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recommends at least two coats of polyurethane for antiquate protection. A 3rd coat of polyurethane will give your hardwood flooring extra protection and add to the life of your finish between 18 months and 3 years, depending on your cleaning and maintenance routine.
Contact Timberland Flooring Distributors today to learn more about the many species and sizes of unfinished hardwood flooring available. We’re happy to discuss your specific needs to ensure complete satisfaction with your new hardwood flooring.