Prefinished Flooring

When researching the wide variety of options available when installing hardwood floors within your home, there are two broad categories under which many of the styles fall. The first type is known as site-finished wood. When dealing with site finished wood the process of installation can be seen as grueling and extremely inconveniencing. Professional installation is a must in this case due to the amount of work which must be completed with precision. Once the wood is laid, it must be made completely level. Once it is made level, a finish is applied – emitting a vapor which will haunt you forever. The finish then must be allowed time to dry; further delaying the functionality of your new hardwood floors.

When installing pre-finished hardwood floors, the process can be described as slightly different. The wood comes in pre-cut / pre-finished planks in a wide variety of color options. These planks can be easily installed at your own convenience, creating a relaxed do-it-yourself project. Generally speaking, pre-finished wood is less expensive than site-finished wood. Another area where money can be saved is found when professional flooring installation is not needed. With site-finished wood it’s imperative that professional help is sought out to ensure proper installation-not the case with pre-finished wood.

So when the time actually arrives and it’s time to get the ball rolling on picking out and installing hardwood flooring remember these specifics to help make the most educated decision possible. Save money while enabling yourself to complete the project when it’s convenient for you. Not only will you be saving cash- you’ll be saving yourself the irritation of the dust, noise, smell, and overall inconvenience of site-finished installation.