Choosing hardwood flooring is a great start, but the finish is what brings them to life. At Floor Inspirations, we offer both prefinished and site-finished hardwood flooring to suit the needs of Houston homeowners. Factory-finished planks are convenient. In contrast, on-site finishing offers unmatched levels of customization. We’ll walk you through the selection process to help you choose stunning flooring.
Prefinished hardwood is ready to install and comes with a durable, protective coating applied, making it a quick and clean wood installation. Site-finished hardwood flooring is sanded, stained and sealed on site so you can choose how your floors look.
Floor Inspirations carries a variety of hardwood species ranging from oak to walnut and maple. Visit our Houston flooring showroom or schedule an in-home consultation to find the perfect finish for your space.
Looking for ready to install hardwood flooring in Houston? Choose prefinished hardwood floors to get what you’re looking for without the hassle. Every plank is factory-finished with a durable, protective coating, saving the time and money that would’ve been spent on sanding, staining and sealing.
Prefinished hardwood floors are beautiful and convenient. Check out why it’s a top choice among Houston homeowners:
Prefinished hardwood is sanded and sealed in a factory before it arrives in the flooring store. You don’t have to wait for the finish to dry. This makes for quick and clean installations.
Prefinished hardwood will stand up to whatever you throw at it. Each plank is protected by a factory-applied aluminum oxide finish. This provides years of protection and scratch resistance.
Each plank has a consistent stain color and protective seal that’s only possible in a controlled environment. There isn’t variation between staining or a risk of dust settling into the finish.
These hardwood floors don’t need as much maintenance as their counterparts. The highly durable topcoat is easy to sweep, dust and damp mop.
From handscraped to high-gloss finishes, you can choose the style, color and species that matches your home design.
Want to make your space your own? Site-finished hardwood flooring is the way to go. When it comes to these hardwood floors, the name says it all. Planks are finished on-site following installation so you get to choose the stain, sheen and texture in real time. Whether you’re updating one room or renovating your entire home, Floor Inspirations will help you decide if this is the right wood flooring for you.
Site-finished hardwood lets you enhance the natural beauty of your floors through unlimited customization. However, there’s even more to love. Consider the following:
After you choose your wood species, you can choose a stain and finish for your hardwood floor. This lets you pick the stain color, sheen level and wood texture that makes sense for you.
As time passes, products go out of stock and trends change. Because of this, it becomes challenging to match your existing flooring with the rest of your space. That’s where these wood floors are different. You can stain and finish on-site to match what’s already in your home.
One of the biggest advantages of this flooring is it’s finished at the job site, this puts you and your installers in complete control. Installers can add custom hand-detailing and edge treatments for stunning results.
Despite being solid hardwood, these planks have no pre-applied finish, making refinishing a breeze. You can easily refinish your floors over and over again to last up to a century if desired.
After an acclimation period, planks are nailed into place. They easily fit into tight spaces, which allows for tight joints and a unified look. The secret? The planks are finished on-site.
Even though site-finished hardwood takes longer to install than prefinished, proper installation is essential. If you’re updating your home in Houston, you can turn to Floor Inspirations. Our team prides itself on providing a customer-first experience that makes it easy to find the perfect flooring for your space. Here’s why we’re the top choice for wood flooring:
Prefinished hardwood floors last 20-30 years, but it comes down to the quality of the wood itself and the protective finish. Even with the multiple coatings, maintenance is still required.
Yes, prefinished hardwood can be refinished, but the number of times comes down to the thickness of the wear layer.
Of course! Prefinished hardwood planks have a factory-applied aluminum oxide finish that’s durable and scratch-resistant, which is ideal for busy Houston homes with kids and pets.
It takes longer to install site-finished hardwood flooring because sanding, staining and sealing has to be done on the job site. Installation and finishing may take three to five days. However, you will have to wait longer to place heavy furniture back in the room.
Yes, because of the additional labor involved with on-site sanding and finishing, site-finished wood flooring costs more.
It is, with proper installation and finishing, your floors will be protected from Houston’s humidity.
