Contents
- 1 Hickory Solid Prefinished Hardwood Flooring
- 2 Maple Solid Prefinished Hardwood Flooring
- 3 Red Oak Solid Prefinished Hardwood Flooring
- 4 White Oak Solid Prefinished Hardwood Flooring
Rustic Floor Supply offers solid prefinished hardwood flooring at our Atlanta, Georgia location. Solid prefinished hardwood flooring is a type of wood flooring that comes with a pre-applied finish, meaning it has been sanded and treated with stains or other finishes before it is sold (different than engineered hardwood flooring). This eliminates the need for on-site sanding with sandpaper, and finishing (stain and finish), reducing dust and disruption during installation. It’s a convenient choice for those seeking a beautiful wood floor without the hassles of a lengthy installation process.
Prefinished hardwood comes in two main types: solid and engineered. Solid prefinished hardwood consists solely of wood and finishing materials, making it a durable and long-lasting option. With solid prefinished hardwood, you have a wide range of choices, including sheens, colors, wood species, and plank widths, ensuring you can find the perfect fit for your space, regardless of your style or requirements.
Hickory Solid Prefinished Hardwood Flooring
If you’re seeking a strong and durable flooring option with a stunning appearance, solid hickory prefinished hardwood might be the ideal choice for your Atlanta home. Hickory boasts a distinctive grain pattern and a mix of sapwood and heartwood that creates a striking visual appeal. Beyond its aesthetic qualities, hickory is exceptionally resilient, standing up to scratches, wear and tear, and heavy foot traffic. This makes hickory a great option for both residential and commercial spaces with high activity levels.
Options for our solid hickory prefinished hardwood flooring include:
- Solid 3/4 in. (19 mm) thickness
- Various widths: 2 1/4 in. (57 mm), 3 1/4 in. (83 mm), 4 1/4 in. (108 mm), 5 in. (127 mm)
- Grades: Canadian plus, Cottage
- Finish options: Glossy, Matte, Satin, Semi-Gloss
Hickory Natural
Hickory Antique
Hickory Black Rock
Hickory Charcoal
Hickory Cherry
Hickory Cinnamon
Hickory Classic
Hickory Coffee
Hickory Creme
Hickory Cuivre
Hickory Edison
Hickory Golden
Hickory Graphite
Hickory Haze
Hickory Moka
Hickory Montebello
Hickory Nevada
Hickory Pearl
Hickory Polar
Hickory Pyramid
Hickory Savana
Hickory Sierra
Hickory Grey
Hickory Vine
Hickory Western
Hickory Wheat
Maple Solid Prefinished Hardwood Flooring
Solid maple prefinished hardwood is an excellent choice for any home or light commercial business in Atlanta, Georgia. This domestic wood species, native to North America, is celebrated for its durability and high Janka rating, making it resistant to scratches and dents. What sets maple apart is its combination of tight and soft grains, allowing for a diverse range of color options when stained. You’ll find solid maple prefinished hardwood available in various grades, sheens, widths, and stains, ensuring you can select the perfect fit for your space.
Options for our solid maple prefinished hardwood flooring include:
- Solid 3/4 in. (19 mm) thickness
- Various widths: 2 1/4 in. (57 mm), 3 1/4 in. (83 mm), 4 1/4 in. (108 mm), 5 in. (127 mm)
- Grades: Builder, Canadian plus, Cottage, Natural, Select & Better
- Finish options: Glossy, Matte, Satin, Semi-Gloss
Maple Natural
Maple Antique
Maple Barewood
Maple Beach
Maple Charcoal
Maple Cherry
Maple Cinnamon
Maple Classic
Maple Copper
Maple Edison
Maple Forest Hills
Maple Golden
Maple Graphite
Maple Haze
Maple Moka
Maple Montebello
Maple Nevada
Maple Pearl
Maple Polar
Maple Prarie
Maple Pyramid
Maple Sandbank
Maple Stone
Maple Grey
Maple Vine
Maple Walnut
Maple Western
Maple Wheat
Red Oak Solid Prefinished Hardwood Flooring
Solid prefinished red oak hardwood flooring is an excellent choice for adding warmth and charm to any space in Atlanta, Georgia. With its smooth, consistent color and inviting undertones, it creates a welcoming ambiance. This beautiful yet affordable flooring option is known for its durability, making it ideal for handling heavy foot traffic and the demands of everyday life, especially in homes with kids and pets. Versatile and popular, solid prefinished red oak flooring suits a wide range of design preferences.
Our solid prefinished red oak hardwood flooring options include:
Solid 3/4 in. (19 mm) thickness
Various widths: 2 1/4 in. (57 mm), 3 1/4 in. (83 mm), 4 1/4 in. (108 mm), 5 in. (127 mm)
Grades: Builder, Canadian plus, Cottage, Natural, Select & Better
Finish options: Glossy, Matte, Satin, Semi-Gloss
Red Oak Natural
Red Oak Antique
Red Oak Barewood
Red Oak Black Rock
Red Oak Charcoal
Red Oak Cherry
Red Oak Cinnamon
Red Oak Classic
Red Oak Coffee
Red Oak Copper
Red Oak Cream
Red Oak Edison
Red Oak Golden
Red Oak Grpahite
Red Oak Haze
Red Oak Moka
Red Oak Montebello
Red Oak Nevada
Red Oak Pearl
Red Oak Polar
Red Oak Pyramid
Red Oak Savana
Red Oak Sierra
Red Oak Stone
Red Oak Grey
Red Oak Vine
Red Oak Walnut
Red Oak Western
Red Oak Wheat
White Oak Solid Prefinished Hardwood Flooring
White oak solid prefinished hardwood flooring is a unique and stunning choice for homeowners in Atlanta, Georgia. Its distinct character and beautiful grain patterns make it a standout option. White oak has the advantage of being a domestic hardwood species, making it a fitting choice for homes in North America. It also boasts remarkable resistance to dents and dings, ensuring durability in homes with active families and pets.
Our white oak solid prefinished hardwood flooring options include:
Solid 3/4 in. (19 mm) thickness
Various widths: 2 1/4 in. (57 mm), 3 1/4 in. (83 mm), 4 1/4 in. (108 mm), 5 in. (127 mm)
Grades: Canadian plus, Cottage
Finish options: Glossy, Matte, Semi-Gloss
White Oak Natural
White Oak Barewood
White Oak Elegance
White Oak Taupe
White Oak Forest Hill
Solid Prefinished Hardwood Flooring Species
In Atlanta, Georgia, our line of solid prefinished hardwood flooring features four wood species, each with its unique characteristics and benefits:
Hickory: Hickory is a domestically grown hardwood species known for its exceptional hardness. It offers remarkable durability and resistance to dents and scratches, making it a great choice for homes with pets and children. Hickory boasts a high Janka rating, ensuring it remains in great condition for years. To prevent excessive movement, it is advisable to use planks that are four inches or narrower, and increasing humidity can be a solution if cracks occur.
Maple: Maple is a hard and stable flooring option that is less susceptible to movement. While not as hard as hickory, it is still quite resilient. Maintaining consistent humidity levels is crucial in homes with maple flooring to prevent excessive movement. Maple exhibits a combination of tight and soft grains, which can affect how stains adhere to the wood.
Red Oak: Red oak is a well-known and cost-effective wood species. It offers an attractive appearance and durability, with good stability that is less affected by changes in humidity compared to other woods. However, it is more prone to dents and dings due to its lower Janka rating. Red oak is appreciated for its consistent ability to take stains.
White Oak: White oak is another highly regarded and commonly used hardwood species for flooring. It takes stain consistently, delivering a uniform and attractive appearance. White oak’s beauty shines when stained, and it possesses similar durability to red oak. It resists movement and can accommodate wider planks, including those up to five inches in width.
No matter which wood species you choose, you’ll find a suitable and beautiful flooring solution at Rustic Wood Floor Supply.
Solid Prefinished Hardwood Flooring Grades
Choosing the plus grade for your solid prefinished hardwood flooring is a wise investment. Despite the additional cost, the quality and benefits it offers make it a worthwhile choice. The plus grade provides longer board lengths, greater uniformity, and an overall superior installation experience. At Rustic Wood Floor Supply, around 70% of our prefinished hardwood flooring is sold in the plus grade. It’s important to note that these special grades, although not officially recognized by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), significantly enhance the look and performance of your flooring.
Plus Grade
- 50% of planks are Select & Better grade and 50% Natural grade
- Black or brown mineral streaks accepted
- Sound closed knots accepted, no paste filler accepted
- Minimum length of 12 inches
- Average length of 30 to 36 inches depending on the species and plank width
- Pin knots of 1/16’’, open or not, accepted.
Cottage Grade
- Mixture of Select (45%), Natural (40%) and Rustic (15%) grades
- All color variations accepted
- Knots, and shakes and checks accepted
- Pith and worm holes accepted
- Minimum length of 10 inches
- Average length of 32 to 38 inches depending on the species and plank width
Solid Prefinished Hardwood Floor Sheens
When selecting a sheen for your hardwood flooring, it’s important to understand that sheen refers to the level of shine or gloss present on the surface of the floor. Higher sheen levels result in more gloss, while lower sheen levels produce a more matte appearance. Typically, sheen levels are measured at a 60-degree angle using specialized equipment.
For most hardwood flooring applications, we recommend choosing a matte or satin sheen. These finishes offer a more subdued appearance and have the advantage of concealing minor imperfections, such as scratches and dirt, more effectively than high-gloss finishes. This makes matte or satin sheens a practical choice for maintaining the long-term beauty of your hardwood floors.
Solid Prefinished Hardwood Flooring FAQ’s
No, since the floor is 3/4″ thick the fasteners such as cleats or staples seat better and typically do not go through the flooring and let the floor move to create a noise.
We recommend gluing 4″ and higher for wood flooring. When we recommend gluing we recommend glue assist which uses adhesive sausage in a “S” pattern.
No, it is the same as unfinished hardwood. It is better than engineered hardwood as the wear layer is thicker and this naturally means the floor will last longer. However, if you are not a professional installing prefinished flooring, prefinished flooring is better than unfinished as unfinished requires very niche tools to make the jobs perfect and not sub-par.
Solid prefinished flooring is just that solid hardwood flooring that is prefinished at the factory. Virtually the only downside to this method is that the boards usually have a slight bevel on the edges so that there are no issues while installing the boards.
Prefinished Flooring Line – Start to Finish Pictures
It’s great to know that your solid prefinished flooring by Wickham Flooring is produced in North America with top-quality machinery, ensuring a beautiful finish and an impressive final product. The use of UV light for curing the finish is a practical and efficient method for prefinished solid products. The images of your solid prefinish line provided are valuable in offering customers insight into the manufacturing process and the quality of your products. This transparency can help customers make informed decisions and understand the craftsmanship behind the flooring.
