Prefinished wood flooring

One of the best choices for installing a wood floor when remodeling a home is pre-finished wood flooring.

If you are looking to have a new floor without the hassle of sanding, staining, or sealing, prefinished wood flooring may be the best option to choose. Pre-finished hardwood flooring comes already sanded, stained, and sealed unlike unfinished wood flooring.

The biggest thing you have to worry about is being careful not to scratch the surface of pre finished wood flooring when installing it.

Pre finished wood flooring is somewhat more expensive than unfinished wood flooring because a lot of the work is done for you. Also, the number of colors available in prefinished wood flooring is more limited. But for remodeling, it’s a great choice because all you have to do is nail it down and it’s done. There is no mess to clean up from sanding, no fumes from staining, and no waiting for the floor to dry from sealing. You get to enjoy your beautiful hardwood floors immediately after they have been put down.

Prefinished wood flooring comes in different grades that reflect the quality of the wood. Here are some of the common grading names:

Clear. Long length boards, relatively no blemishes or knots, most uniform in color.

Select and Better. Long length boards, relatively no blemished or knots, very uniform in color.

Country or Exclusive. Shorter boards, some pinholes and small knots, light and dark in color.

Character, antique, or traditional. Shorter boards, more pinholes and knots, light and dark in color.

Tavern or Cabin. Shorter boards, very evident pinholes and knots, light and dark boards.