The answer depends on the homeowner. Most factory-finished or prefinished floors have their own unique set of pros and cons.

Positive:

• Prefinished hardwood flooring offers a broader range of options for hand-scraping and distressed looks that can be achieved more economically than their on-site-finished counterpart.
• Convenience: Time Savings: The installation of a prefinished wood floor takes 1-3 days on average and there is no dry-time or cure time to contend with. Furniture: furniture can be shuffled around the working area rather than completely removed from the house.
• They can then be installed in one step without creating dust or fumes.

Negative:

• Prefinished wood floors will never be as smooth and flat overall as an onsite finished floor. The majority of prefinished hardwood has a slight lip on the ends for an easier installation.
• You can experience some color variations between the boards since every piece is stained separately in a factory.
• Manufacturers are constantly discontinuing product lines so it may be very challenging to obtain more of the same flooring down the line if you need to.

The amount of time depends on the size and scope of the project. Our in-home consultation is designed to understand your unique project, define the scope of work, and establish an estimated project timeline.

We believe the beauty, timeless style, and durability of hardwood floors make it the best choice for any home. Depending on the location of installation, you would need to choose between engineered or solid hardwood. Any wood flooring installed below grade must be engineered. “Below grade” are areas such as basements, however, are not limited to. It would be any room located below ground level which is sometimes found in split level homes.

Yes. You're welcome to schedule a time to stop by and view some of our prefinished and onsite finished options. Keep in mind, if you don’t see anything here that fits your style we can create it. We want you to feel confident your home represents your style well.

Solid wood or engineered wood with a minimum of 4mm wear layer is a great choice for homeowners with pets. Choosing a harder wood species will also minimize the wear and tear from pets. Brazilian Cherry or Ipe are very hard exotic wood, but come with a higher price tag. Hickory would be the best domestic wood choice followed by Hard Maple and White Oak.  Wood floors minimize the accumulation of animal dander and hair. They are easier to clean and can be repaired vs replacing.

Solid Hardwood or engineered with a minimum of 4mm wear layer would be the recommended flooring option for households with children. Wood floors are hypoallergenic, durable, and easy to clean. They are hypoallergenic because they minimize the accumulation of dust, mold, and animal dander which promotes an overall healthier environment in the home. Because the wood floors can be refinished, you can revive the life of your floors multiple times over the child's time in your home. Cleaning messes are easy, from a quick dusting to cleaning up a child's spill. Regular maintenance will keep your floors from showing the wear seen in carpet and other vinyl options.

Yes, we can help with this. We use a reputable family-owned local company. For your convenience, we can coordinate both furniture moving on the front end and backend of your job, if necessary.

Oftentimes with prefinished, you can move your furniture back the same day.

The cost of new floors depends on a couple variables.

1. Materials: Wood species, grade, width, finish, or prefinished flooring options.
2.  Style: texture, pattern, and color.