Contents
- 1 Solid Unfinished Hardwood Flooring Brands
- 1.1 Species of Solid Unfinished Wood Flooring
- 1.2 Different Styles of Hardwood Flooring Cuts
- 1.3 Why Choose Solid Unfinished Hardwood Flooring?
- 1.4 Unfinished Hardwood Flooring FAQ’s
- 1.4.0.1 Can unfinished hardwood flooring be stained to any color?
- 1.4.0.2 What is solid prefinished flooring vs solid unfinished flooring?
- 1.4.0.3 How do you finish unfinished wood flooring?
- 1.4.0.4 Is it okay to leave hardwood floors unfinished?
- 1.4.0.5 Is it cheaper to buy unfinished hardwood floors?
- 1.4.0.6 Do you need to acclimate solid hardwood floors?
- 1.4.0.7 Aren’t wood floors susceptible to cracks and movement?
- 1.4.0.8 How long do solid hardwood floors last?
- 1.4.0.9 How thick is solid hardwood?
- 1.4.0.10 Can solid hardwood flooring be different colors?
- 1.4.0.11 Solid Hardwood vs. Engineered Wood Flooring
Rustic Floor Supply offers solid unfinished hardwood flooring at our Spokane, Washington location. Solid unfinished hardwood flooring is the ultimate choice for those who want complete control over the final look of their flooring. This type of flooring is made of natural, organic wood with no artificial materials, making it a timeless and classic choice. It can be finished to your exact specifications, and can also be refinished and restyled to give it a completely new look. In contrast, other flooring options like engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl (LVP) are imitations of solid hardwood, and prefinished solid hardwood is simply prestained and finished. No other flooring material can match the versatility and natural beauty of solid unfinished hardwood.
Solid Unfinished Hardwood Flooring Brands
At Rustic Wood Floor Supply in Spokane, we are proud to offer unfinished hardwood flooring that is made in the USA. We only import exotic species like Brazilian cherry, and carefully select mills that are known for producing high-quality wood flooring. We offer a range of options from different mills to provide a range of quality and price points, and all of our mills meet our minimum standards for quality milling and affordable pricing. These mills are all located in the USA and run by USA workers using USA wood, and they are also members of the NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association) to ensure proper grading and production of the wood. Before we offer any of our flooring for sale, we quality check each pallet or bundle to ensure that the moisture levels are within the appropriate range, which helps protect our Spokane Flooring Contractors and end consumers.
Species of Solid Unfinished Wood Flooring
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Different Styles of Hardwood Flooring Cuts
Plain Sawn Flooring
Unfinished solid hardwood flooring is typically plain-sawn, a traditional method of cutting logs into hardwood that produces the most usable wood. This method results in flooring boards with growth rings that mix throughout the face and join at the ends, creating cathedral arches. Plain-sawn hardwood flooring is a popular choice for its unique natural appearance and versatility.
Live Sawn Flooring
Unfinished solid hardwood flooring can also be live-sawn, a cutting style that is gaining popularity for its unique look. Live-sawn flooring has more character and is graded differently than plain-sawn flooring due to the appearance of the boards. Live-sawn floors are becoming more popular in Europe and Asia, and feature cathedral-style grain patterns in the middle of the plank with more straight grain on the edges. Live-sawn flooring is a great option for those looking for a unique and visually striking hardwood flooring option.
Quarter Sawn Flooring
Unfinished solid hardwood flooring can also be quarter-sawn, a cutting method that involves quartering a log and then cutting these quarters vertically and horizontally. This method creates a unique look with flecking but no cathedral-style grain patterns like those found in other cuts. Quarter-sawn flooring is more stable and less likely to warp than plain or live-sawn flooring due to the way the grain pattern is cut. However, quarter-sawn flooring is often more expensive because this method produces more waste. If you’re looking for a stable and visually striking hardwood flooring option, quarter-sawn flooring may be a good choice for you.
Rift Sawn Flooring
Unfinished solid hardwood flooring can also be rift-sawn, a cutting method that involves cutting the wood from the outer edge of the log at a specific angle. The rift-sawn cutting process creates a uniquely uniform style with less variation than other cuts, and the grain all appears to run in a single direction. Rift-sawn flooring is a good choice for those looking for a hardwood flooring option with a more uniform and consistent appearance.
Unfinished Hardwood Flooring Mill Pictures
Why Choose Solid Unfinished Hardwood Flooring?
Unfinished hardwood flooring is a timeless choice that has stood the test of time, with wood floors in castles from the 1600s still standing today. It is sustainable, provides jobs for Americans, lasts forever, and looks great year after year. Unfinished hardwood flooring is also highly customizable, allowing you to change the color, texture, or sheen with a simple sanding process. No other flooring product offers this level of customization years down the road. In the event of water damage, there is no need to replace the entire floor – simply sand and refinish the affected areas. While other flooring options may be promoted by big box stores, unfinished hardwood flooring is simply an amazing choice. It is important to note that Rustic Wood Floor Supply does offer other products, but we believe it is important for customers to know which products are the best.
Benefits of Unfinished Hardwood Flooring
- 100% Customizable at any point – even after installation
- Change sheens
- Change colors
- Change finish type
- Fixable after light water damage (sink leak, toilet leak etc)
- Able to add texture
- Feels real
- Add more years later without worry
Unfinished Hardwood Flooring FAQ’s
Absolutely, unfinished hardwood flooring can be stained any color. Depending on the wood species will have an effect on the outcome color of what is being applied. You are also able to apply different textures to floors to make them look different.
Solid unfinished simply does not have a finish on it yet. Solid Prefinished flooring is unfinished flooring with a factory stain and finishes on it. Generally, these types of flooring are in the same category.
Well, you should hire a professional hardwood flooring installer/refinisher. Basically, you sand a floor with different machines, then put sealer on, and then the final finish coats on.
It won’t do anything but the wood will be unprotected. Some racquetball courts are unfinished but drinks and such are not allowed near them as it will cause issues. If you leave the wood unfinished it will ultimately become grey or black in color.
All floors are priced relative to the product quality. Cheaper wood like engineered 3/8″ vs 3/4″ flooring will be cheaper. generally, everything that Rustic Wood Floor Supply sells is priced the same across all sections of flooring based on quality. We have some prefinished items much more expensive than unfinished wood and some are more expensive. When you price the higher quality engineered woods against solid unfinished hardwood, unfinished is generally cheaper up front and in the long run.