Pre-finished vs Unfinished Solid Hardwood

Most hardwood flooring sold today is prefinished. Factory finished with several coats of UV-cured polyurethane are applied. These factory finishes are tough and durable. Installing a prefinished floor eliminates the time, the dust and the odors associated with the on-site sanding and finishing of an unfinished product. A prefinished floor can be installed in a day. An unfinished flooring installation may require twice as much time for the same area.