Flooring
Prefinished Flooring
Prefinished flooring arrives from the factory already sanded, stained, and sealed, ready for installation without on-site finishing. This approach eliminates the dust, fumes, and waiting time of site finishing while providing factory-controlled quality.
Modern prefinished floors feature increasingly durable finishes, often cured with aluminum oxide under UV light, creating surfaces harder than most site-applied finishes. The trade-off is visible micro-bevels at board edges and inability to customize color on-site.
Key Characteristics
- ✓Factory-applied finish
- ✓No site sanding/finishing
- ✓Immediate use after install
- ✓No dust or fumes
- ✓Micro-beveled edges
- ✓Limited color customization
Types & Variations
UV-cured urethane (most durable)
Aluminum oxide (scratch resistant)
Oil finish (natural look)
Various stain colors
Low-bevel options
Works Well With These Styles
Placement & Usage Tips
Accept that prefinished floors will have visible micro-bevels at edges—this is normal, not a defect. Choose low-bevel options if more seamless appearance is desired.
💡 Pro Tip
The factory finish on quality prefinished floors often exceeds the durability of site-applied finishes. Do not refinish prefinished floors until absolutely necessary—you may not match the original performance.
Related Terms
Site-Finished Flooring
Unfinished flooring that is sanded, stained, and sealed after installation, allowing custom colors and seamless appearance.
Hardwood Flooring
Solid wood planks milled from single pieces of timber, prized for natural beauty, durability, and the ability to be refinished multiple times.