Solid prefinished hardwood comes with a factory finish, meaning each board out of the box is already stained and varnished. This gives the end user the convenience of simply having to install the floor boards and not deal with the staining and finishing process. Since all the curing of the stain and finish is completed at the factory, there will be no dust from sanding, no fumes from chemicals, and no waiting time for the finish to dry in the home.

Factory applied urethane finishes are much tougher and longer lasting than site-applied finishes. Hardening agents such as aluminum oxide are added to factory finished floors to extend their durability, making them up to three times harder than on-site finishes applied in the home. Factory finished floors are thereby also warranted to last longer, typically 15 to 50 years versus 1 to 5 years for on-site finished floors.

Prefinished manufacturers offer a large selection of stain colours, styles, finishes, grades, and species of hardwood to compliment any room in the house. No matter how diverse or unique your needs are, there is always an option for you.

A hardwood floor minimizes allergies and increases the air quality by eliminating trapped dust particles that typically occur in other flooring options. They do not retain irritants or allergens that can trouble allergy sufferers or people with respiratory problems, thereby making it a healthy choice for interior living environments.

Installing solid hardwood flooring is an excellent long term investment that will hold and even increase the value of your home exceeding the initial installation cost. Studies suggest that houses with hardwood flooring sell much faster than those featuring other types of floors. Real estate agents and investors recognize the value of hardwood flooring. Therefore, it can become a strong resale feature which enables a faster sale and brings higher prices at the time of resale.

Solid Hardwood floors can be sanded and refinished multiple times thereby extended the longevity of your floor. When you decide to refinish your floor in the future you will have the option of changing the colour or finish if desired to create an entirely new look.