Every few years a new coat can be easily applied to make your floor like brand new, and I would assume that the new floor would be solid wood. The reason I recommend on site finishing is for maintenance. I never try to steer anyone to wood in those areas because I dont want to be the one blamed if there is a moisture problem. Wood flooring in high water areas really boils down to dedication in keeping the floor dry.
In my opinion neither is better or worse. Water that is left standing on wood will ALWAYS be a problem. It WILL NOT however, do any better at protecting your wood because the end matches and seams are sealed. I think that sealing the flooring on site is definitely better, although not as durable as the finishes now used on prefinished flooring. There are about 1 in 10 installers that can actually refinish a hardwood floor, installing is more of a process, and refinishing is more of an art. I would consider myself more expert in refinishing than installing. Engineered hardwood is great for many reasons: The durability of the finishes used, the strength added by its multi-ply construction, and most beneficial is its ability to be installed over concrete subfloors. I have extensive experience with both processes that you are considering for new wood.
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If you would like me to I can take you through a full consultation and let you know all your options. While Red Oak has been the stand by Oak flooring for many years its popularity is being challenged by White Oak with its easier staining qualities and higher hardness scores. I noticed you mentioned Red Oak in your posting. Most of our clients want to have that option and usually insist on finishing their floors themselves with their own contractor. Going on to the 3/4 thickness that would certainly allow you a lifetime of refinishes or stain changes. A site finished floor will be sanded as part of the installation and then a solid coat of polyurethane will be poured over it. A prefinished floor will need to have bevels as part of they prefinishing process. A site finished floor would not be any more difficult it, in fact it would be easier, and here is why. I'll start with your last question first. To put it simply when a sales person sells you a prefinished product they capture more of your business then when they sell you an unfinished product that will be finished on site. As a maker of wood flooring I may be able to shed some light.
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