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 UNFINISHED
FLOORING: Standard
unfinished flooring options are by far the most commonly sold
floors at Buckeye Hardwoods. The flooring features
standard tongue-and-groove format for interlocking pieces, and
most flooring is also end-matched. The term "unfinished"
simply refers to the fact that although the flooring is pre-cut
to meet your specifications, there is no stain or flooring
finish on the product. Classic flooring options, including Red & White Oak, Maple,
Ash, and Cherry are readily available. Floors can be
customized for long-lengths, random widths, plank flooring, wire
brushing, rift & quarter-sawn lumber, and other options. If an
antique or weathered look is what you desire, many options are
available. Antique and hand-distressed floors are
available in a variety of different species. Another
popular option in Western Montana to create an older, rustic
look are circular sawn fir and pine floors. The
possibilities for flooring are endless. Call us to stop by
the showroom or speak with a salesperson when you're searching
for the perfect floor, as a variety of factors can affect your
decision. Not sure what the different wood species look
like? Check out our species page
for pictures and descriptions of our most common floors.
Curious about the mills making the flooring? Check out the
flooring mills page for a description of mills we purchase
flooring from and their own websites.
We are proud to feature Buckeye's own textured flooring brands, made at our
main mill in the heart of the Rockies. Follow the link to
Buckeye's brands to get a
closer look!
PREFINISHED AND ENGINEERED FLOORING:
In some situations, you may want to consider pre-finished or engineered
flooring. Pre-finished floor is exactly what the term implies: the product
has flooring finish (with or without stain) coating the wood
at the time of purchase. Engineered flooring is made from
wood products and with a top layer (called a "wear layer") of
actual hardwood, so the appearance is identical to a solid wood
floor, without it actually being solid boards. It's also important to
distinguish between engineered flooring and laminant flooring.
While engineered flooring has a thin layer of actual hardwood
and is made entirely from wood products, laminant flooring is created
to have the appearance of wood without being made of wood
products. As with any floors, it is important to carefully
choose which flooring type would suit your needs best.
Buckeye Hardwood & Lumber Company has several sources for
pre-finished and engineered flooring. Many species are available in either
style, including Red & White Oak, Cherry, Brazilian Cherry,
Beech, and Ash to name a few. A greater variety of species are available
in engineered floors, including more exotic species. Many of the same
companies that produce unfinished flooring also produce pre-finished and/or engineered
floors. You can visit their websites to
learn more about each individual product.
When purchasing
flooring, it's important to keep in mind that all flooring types
have their own unique benefits and disadvantages. To learn
more about which floor would fit your project best, you can
learn more about each type of floor directly from one of our
representatives. Simply contact
us in the most convenient manner for you.
FLOOR FINISHING PRODUCTS: The
products used to finish hardwood floor have much influence
on the wearability and longevity of the floor. Buckeye Hardwood &
Lumber Co. carries several different types of floor finishes.
Improvements in technology and health issues have led the flooring industry to
create waterborn finishes rather than the oil based finishes which were popular
in the past. The newer finishes are non-toxic and are much
easier on a person’s body that finishes than the historic
finishes. Go to our retail products page for information about
the different brands or call us to discuss with one of our
salesmen.
Please
remember, that although we do sell to the public, due to the
size of our facilities, we ask that all customers (especially
those wanting to place small orders) please call ahead to see if
the product is available and easily accessible. This
allows us to access our lumber and most efficiently use your
time and our staff--one of the many ways we keep our prices
reasonable.
Due to the fact that the lumber/flooring
industry is very volatile and prices tend to change often, we do
not publish a price sheet. For a current price on our
products or
if you would like more information, please contact us by
phone,
email, or submit a request form
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