Purchasing brand new hardwood floors can be incredibly intimidating, especially since there are thousands of wood varieties, color combinations, shapes, and thicknesses available on the market. However, one of the most significant choices you will make when you shop for hardwood flooring is the decision between unfinished and pre-finished hardwood flooring. Here are three powerful reasons to choose pre-finished hardwood floors.

1. Hard, Durable Finish

When flooring planks are pre-finished in a shop, professionals have the opportunity to apply several coats of protective varnish to every plank, which can help to protect them from water and surface damage. Having a hard, durable finish also means that the entire plank is protected, including the sides, where water might seep and create problems later. 

If you have pets or a family that tends to be hard on flooring, opt for prefinished hardwood floors to avoid problems. 

2. Predictable Results

It's never fun to select a floor, only to see it come together a little differently than you may have imagined. Some floors look a lot different installed than they do on the showroom floor, but not with prefinished hardwoods. 

Since pre-finished hardwoods are already stained and varnished, it becomes incredibly easy to select floors and watch them go into your home —without any surprises. In fact, the flooring colors should be a near-exact match with what you saw in the showroom, making it easy for interior designers and would-be home decorators alike. 

3. Faster Installation Time

When traditional hardwood flooring is installed, the subfloor needs to be prepared carefully to ensure a flat surface, and then long, unfinished wooden planks need to be nailed together and down to the subfloor. After all the wood is carefully put in, the entire surface is sanded, vacuumed, stained, and varnished. 

However, since stain and varnish can take hours or even days to dry in between coats, the process of staining hardwood can take a very long time.

On the other hand, pre-finished hardwood is already dried and cured, making it fast and easy to install a new floor. If your home renovation project is on a relatively tight timeline, pre-finished hardwood flooring is the easy answer you are looking for. 

If you are thinking seriously about changing the flooring in your home, opt for a company that can help you to install beautiful hardwood flooring. Ask them how long they have been in business, what the procedure is like for getting the floors put in, and how long the installation will take.

To learn more about pre-finished hardwood flooring, contact a local flooring service today.