What Makes Unfinished Hardwood Flooring Different
Unfinished hardwood flooring arrives without any stain or sealant applied, giving you complete control over the final color, sheen, and character of your floors. This is the ideal choice when you need to match existing hardwood in another part of your home, achieve an exact custom stain color, or create a one-of-a-kind look that prefinished options cannot replicate. Unfinished hardwood is also the go-to for historic home restorations where matching original flooring tones is essential for maintaining the property's character and value. The result is a seamless, whole-home floor appearance that looks like it was always there.
Unfinished Hardwood Flooring at Floor & Decor
Floor & Decor offers unfinished hardwood in solid construction across popular species including oak and maple, with multiple plank widths and grades to suit different project needs and design preferences. Select grade delivers a cleaner, more uniform look, while character grade showcases more natural knots and grain variation for a lived-in feel. Because the wood arrives raw, you can work with your installer or finishing contractor to choose from hundreds of stain colors and multiple sheen levels, from matte to high gloss. Pair your unfinished hardwood with floor preparation and installation materials for a complete project package.
Unfinished Durability and Performance
The defining advantage of unfinished hardwood is its ability to be refreshed and refinished over the full life of the floor. When scratches accumulate, wear patterns develop, or your style preferences change, you can sand the surface back to raw wood and apply a completely new finish, color, and sheen level. This makes unfinished hardwood one of the longest-lasting flooring investments available. Floor & Decor prices unfinished hardwood competitively, and the long-term value of a floor you can renew multiple times often outweighs the upfront cost of site-applied finishing.
Unfinished Hardwood Flooring FAQs
Is it cheaper to install unfinished hardwood floors?
Unfinished hardwood costs less per square foot than prefinished options since there is no factory-applied finish. However, on-site sanding and finishing add labor costs that can offset savings. Total project cost depends on finishing choices and installer rates. Floor & Decor offers unfinished hardwood at everyday low prices.
What is an unfinished hardwood floor?
An unfinished hardwood floor consists of raw wood planks delivered without stain, sealant, or protective coating. After installation, the boards are sanded, stained, and sealed on-site for complete color and sheen customization. This creates seamless results since finishing happens after planks are joined, though it requires more installation time.
How do you finish unfinished hardwood floors?
Sand installed planks smooth using progressively finer grits. Apply your chosen stain, then seal with polyurethane or water-based urethane for protection. Allow proper drying between coats, typically applying two to three coats. Professional finishing ensures even coverage and lasting durability, though experienced DIYers can achieve quality results with careful preparation.
Can you buy unfinished engineered hardwood?
Yes, unfinished engineered hardwood is available, combining engineered stability with on-site finishing flexibility. These planks feature a plywood core topped by a hardwood veneer you can sand and stain to your preference. This works well where moisture resistance and custom color matching are both needed. Verify veneer thickness supports sanding.
How much does unfinished hardwood flooring cost?
Unfinished hardwood materials generally cost less than prefinished equivalents, though total project costs include on-site finishing labor. Floor & Decor offers everyday low prices on unfinished hardwood across multiple species and grades. Board width and wood species affect pricing. Browse online or visit your local store to compare options.
