Why should I buy pre-finished hardwood flooring?

Pre-finished hardwood offers several advantages over sand and stain floors:

*It is ready for immediate installation

*5-7 coats of urethane are already applied in a controlled factory environment, as opposed to sand and stain which usually gets 2-3 coats applied on-site

*You may remain at home during installation

Realtors will tell you:  Hardwood is a product that appreciates in value, giving you a great return on your investment.

Hardwood visually increases the sense of space in your home, allowing further delineation with furniture placement and area rugs.  Great rooms can sometimes just become great messes.  With hardwood as a substantial base, it then is the job of outlining where you want do what with whom:  office is right before you go down the hallway to the bedrooms—TV viewing is in the center of the great room—dining is at the kitchen counter and right before the TV area begins.

Set up your home according to function, and let your floor covering choices help maintain this separation.  You’ll keep clutter to a minimum, while also keeping your sanity.