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Pre-finished or Raw Hardwood for Hardwood Installation in Des Plaines – The Debate Continues!

Posted by writer on Dec 5, 2009 with 220,943 Comments
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Many homes that have done hardwood installation in Des Plaines had one single question in their minds – prefinished or raw hardwood flooring: which is better? As leading professional hardwood installers in Des Plaines, we have always done our best in giving advice about hardwood installation in Des Plaines based on our client’s needs, budget and priorities.  We have done innumerable projects related to hardwood installation in Des Plaines and have sometimes seen clients making their own decisions at first and relying on our advice at too late a stage when there are already cost and time overruns. Therefore, here are a few pointers related to pre-finished and raw wood floorings. 

If budget is your main concern and you have very limited time at hand, it is best to go for prefinished hardwood floors. Because the finishing is done at the factory location, the entire installation process is a lot less messy than installation of raw unfinished hardwood flooring. Prefinished wooden floors also work great for households that have children and pets. This is because from our experience as professional hardwood installers in Des Plaines, we have noticed that hardwood floored homes with children and pets tend to get a lot more scratches, dents and dings when compared to other households. The finish of prefinished wooden floors has a longer life and hence less frequent refinishing or replacement is required. 

On the other hand, raw hardwood flooring has several varieties of wood, colors and patterns. Unlike, prefinished wood, the sizes of the planks can also be customized. Raw hardwood floors are also the best if you want uniformity in your house.