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Unfinished Wood Flooring
Hardwood flooring is generally sold in only a couple varieties. Unfinished Hardwood, Pre-finished Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood.
Unfinished is the traditional product which was bought in a couple different woods, widths, and lengths. The tongue and groove design was laid and then sanded to get a smooth and even texture on the surface of the wood. Once the wood was sanded, it was then stained and lacquered which traditionally consumed a lot of labor. Time equals money and in the pre 80’s this was a very expensive process.
Unfinished hardwood flooring is the kind of wood flooring which will need to be sanded and finished after it has been installed. Typically the boards of this type of flooring are around 3/4 inch thick and will be tongued and grooved. However the actual width of the boards can vary from 2.25 inches up to 5 inches, though normally the 5-inch version can only be purchased by placing a special order with the flooring supplier.
There are certain advantages to be gained from using unfinished hardwood flooring in place of that which has been finished.
It allows you to create a unique finish to your floor which not only suits your taste but will complement the rest of the decor in the room. Thus you have greater freedom in expressing your creativity in decorating your home.
Unfinished hardwood flooring provides you with the chance to alter its appearance by allowing you to apply a stain of your choice before it is sealed. This means that you can actually use a stain color which may not available in finished hardwood flooring products.
Because you are doing the sanding yourself it allows you to use your imagination with regard to borders, inlays and other elements which can customize the flooring that would not otherwise be available if you were to use finished flooring from a manufacturer. SHOP IN UK SHOP IN USA
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