Why is unfinished flooring superior to prefinished flooring?
If properly maintained, installing an unfinished floor is superior to installing prefinished floors because unfinished floors need to be sanded and finished. Not only do you have more selection in staining or finish, but there is a greater moisture seal between the slats of wood when the finish is applied over a whole floor giving you a more protected and hence higher quality floor to last a lifetime. In addition, prefinished floors have a bevel between the wood slats to hide height differences that inevitably occur. This bevel limits and possibly eliminates the number of times the floor can be resanded decreasing the sustainability and longevity of your floor.
