Do you want hardwood floors, but don’t understand the difference between pre-finished and unfinished solid hardwood flooring? Here is a break down of the benefits, procedure and costs.

Pre-finished hardwood flooring will have an initial higher cost, but this money can be saved during the installation process as there will be less time and labor. This does limit the color options if you have a particular hue in mind. By having it pre-finished, the manufacturer has already sanded and sealed with a urethane ensuring quality floors you can enjoy the moment they are installed.

Unfinished solid hardwood flooring is a bit more of a process, but if you have a particular look in mind, this may be the best route. It will cost less initially, but after the sanding, sealing and time (normally around 5 days), you could spend more in the long run. You also cannot walk on the floors as they are drying, so make sure you have different accommodations.

Either way, hardwood floors are strong, durable and beautiful and each homeowners desires are different.