Hardwood flooring offers an unparalleled level of luxury and value to a house. In the realm of natural hardwood floors, you can select finished, pre-stained planks or unfinished, unstained planks. If you weren’t aware of the second option, you may wonder why some homeowners would choose to stain and finish their flooring afterward. To help you understand all your options, here are a few of the reasons people select unfinished flooring.

Advantages of Unfinished Hardwood Flooring

1. Stain Colors Can Be Seen In Context

Forget about trying to match your home hardware to flooring samples in the showroom. When you have unfinished hardwood floors installed, you can swatch stain colors right onsite, helping you select shades that work better with your home’s interiors. This way, you can also view the stain under natural light during the day, which will ensure you pick a shade that suits the space.

2. They Are More Customizable

After unfinished hardwood floors are installed, they can also be fitted with gorgeous borders and inlays made with other shades of wood. When the entire floor is finished, your technician will sand the surface until it’s all flat, creating a seamless, high-end appearance. Finished hardwood flooring is more difficult to work with, since it contains layers of stain and varnish that can be scratched. 

3. Easier to Clean

By sanding the entire floor and then staining and varnishing the surface, the tiny gaps between the floorboards are filled. This creates a flatter, more water-safe flooring that is easier to clean. When you sweep, debris won’t become lodged between the floorboards. If you face a spill, water won’t seep through the cracks, which will help prevent problems like warping.

If you are thinking about updating your home with hardwood flooring, turn to the team at Rochester Hardwood Floor in Rochester, NY. For over 25 years, this experienced team has been committed to creating beautiful, functional spaces with the addition of high-end hardwood flooring. They offer both finished and unfinished options to give you complete control over the look of the material. Learn more about unfinished hardwood online or call (585) 377-7800 to schedule your free, personalized consultation.