Solid Prefinished Hardwood Floors
Prefinished wood floors are the best possibility when cost and convenience are key factors for your project. Prefinished floors are less of a mess which has an obvious advantage over unfinished floors. If you have children or pets you should avoid exposing them to the odors and fumes when finishing an unfinished floor. Prefinished flooring will save you time and money because the finish is applied at the factory which reduces labor costs. There are a number of types of finishes you can choose from, oak, cherry, maple, walnut, and the list goes on. A factory applied prefinished floor has a more durable and longer lasting finish.
If you're planning on installing a floor below ground level, you should choose a prefinished engineered or laminate wood floor. These two types of floors are manufactured to be installed below grade/ground level, or areas where there are high levels of moisture.
Prefinished Engineered Floors
Prefinished engineered floors are built having multiple layers which are cross layered, glued, and pressed together. The inner core layers are commonly composed with either a hardwood or a plywood type material. Engineered floors range in a variety of widths from 3-7 inches wide and in thicknesses from 3/8 - 3/4". This product also comes in a variety of domestic and exotic hardwood species.
Laminate Floors
Laminate floors are extremely durable and attractive. They are scratch and stain resistant and generally designed for areas of high foot traffic. Laminate is very easy to maintain and does not fade in direct sunlight.
Prefinished wood floors are the best possibility when cost and convenience are key factors for your project. Prefinished floors are less of a mess which has an obvious advantage over unfinished floors. If you have children or pets you should avoid exposing them to the odors and fumes when finishing an unfinished floor. Prefinished flooring will save you time and money because the finish is applied at the factory which reduces labor costs. There are a number of types of finishes you can choose from, oak, cherry, maple, walnut, and the list goes on. A factory applied prefinished floor has a more durable and longer lasting finish.
If you're planning on installing a floor below ground level, you should choose a prefinished engineered or laminate wood floor. These two types of floors are manufactured to be installed below grade/ground level, or areas where there are high levels of moisture.
Prefinished Engineered Floors
Prefinished engineered floors are built having multiple layers which are cross layered, glued, and pressed together. The inner core layers are commonly composed with either a hardwood or a plywood type material. Engineered floors range in a variety of widths from 3-7 inches wide and in thicknesses from 3/8 - 3/4". This product also comes in a variety of domestic and exotic hardwood species.
Laminate Floors
Laminate floors are extremely durable and attractive. They are scratch and stain resistant and generally designed for areas of high foot traffic. Laminate is very easy to maintain and does not fade in direct sunlight.
