Installation

Wood floors have come a long ways in the last decade. Today, there are many species to choose from. Domestic floors such as cherry, oak, hickory, maple and walnut are available. Imported flooring such as Brazilian Cherry, Brazilian Walnut, Bamboo, Santos Mahogany and Spotted Gum have become popular choices in today’s new homes.

Finished On Site

Hardwood flooring is available in a finished on site or also known as unfinished. Finished on site flooring is custom finished on site to the owner’s specifications. Unfinished flooring has many advantages over prefinished flooring. It can be stained any where from a light brown to a black ebonized color. Stains can be blended together to come up endless color variations. Unfinished flooring is available in strip, plank and parquet patterns. It is easy to add a custom border or medallion to an unfinished floor.

Prefinished

Prefinished hardwood flooring comes finished from the mill. Most prefinished flooring is finished with aluminum or titanium oxide finishes. These finishes are extremely durable and usually come with a 25 year warranty. Besides the durability, some of the advantages of prefinished flooring are: no fumes in the house, no sanding dust and the floors can be walked on immediately. Limited species, styles, colors and patterns are some disadvantages of prefinished flooring.