in Kansas City & surrounding areas

Unfinished Hardwood Flooring Installation

 The Wood Floor of Your Dreams Is Possible

If you want to customize the exact stain and finish of your new floor, unfinished hardwood flooring is for you. At SVB Wood Floors, we proudly serve homeowners throughout Kansas City, Overland Park, Leawood, and surrounding areas, delivering bespoke flooring installations that fit your vision perfectly.

Bring Your Dream Floors to Life

With SVB Wood Floors’ custom color process, we can match the existing wood in your decor or create the designer floor you’ve been dreaming of. There’s no limit but your imagination.

Design Meets Lasting Craftsmanship

When you invest in wood flooring, you deserve design options that match your aesthetic and meticulous installation that ensures years of enjoyment. You get both when you choose SVB as your hardwood floor installer.

Custom Floors for Every Home

Our team specializes in unfinished hardwood floor installation for Kansas City-area homes ranging from modern new builds to historic residences. Because unfinished floors are stained and sealed after installation, you get a floor that looks like it was made for your space — because it was.

Award-Winning Installation, Stress-Free Process

We take great pride in the beauty and craftsmanship of our award-winning hardwood floor installations—and we know you will, too. Our expert team will make the entire wood flooring installation process easy and stress-free. Contact us for your free design consultation and estimate.

Exclusive SVB 5-Step Unfinished Hardwood Floor Installation Process

From initial design consultation to final clean-up, we take steps to ensure the best possible final results. There are no shortcuts, no cut corners. Your hardwood floor is a premium feature that adds value to your home, and we treat it as such.

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Free In-Home Design Consultation & Estimate

Flooring installation begins with your vision. We can help bring it to life by recommending products, colors and finishes that will best fit your decor, lifestyle, personality and budget. We work with Kansas City’s top hardwood suppliers to ensure you get the highest quality materials available. We understand that hardwood flooring is an investment and will never pressure you to make a decision or fail to answer your questions. We want you to be comfortable with the process and love the results.

Once you have decided on the flooring options you would like, we will send you a detailed estimate so you know exactly what your new hardwood floor will cost. When you accept, we will schedule your installation. Before the installation, you will need to remove furniture and wall hangings from the room(s). If you need assistance, we can recommend trusted local movers who are experienced with flooring prep.

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Sub-Floor Preparation

Your new hardwood floor installation is only as good as the sub-floor beneath. We walk the floor to find squeaks, low spots and uneven seams, then fix them by tightening from below and sanding planks to an even plane. This attention to detail ensures your floor will remain solid and quiet for decades to come.

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Dustless Sanding

The unfinished hardwood planks must be sanded to accept the stain. We use the state-of-the-art Bona Atomic Dust Containment System® (DCS), which extracts the sanding dust into a sealed tube and carries it to our trailer outside. There’s no dust in your ductwork and no dust to ruin a perfect finish. Our dustless sanding process is ideal for Kansas City homeowners who want a cleaner, healthier installation experience.

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Custom Hardwood Staining

We can create the exact color you choose with our custom color process. We test it on your floor so you can see it. Once you are happy with the color, we apply the stain to the floor and install a replacement base shoe. Whether you’re matching an existing staircase in Overland Park or creating a unique, modern color palette in Leawood, our staining process ensures a flawless blend with your home’s design.

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Three-Coat Finish

Last but not least, we finish your new hardwood floor with three coats of an environmentally safe, durable and fast-drying topcoat. You can choose from several different finish options ranging from low luster to high gloss.

Why three coats? The first coat seals the hardwood, while the second and third build thickness for years of durability against normal wear and tear. We also screen, buff and vacuum between coats for the absolute best results. The result is a floor that’s ready to impress on day one — and built to last for decades.

Common Questions About Unfinished Hardwood Flooring

What is unfinished hardwood flooring?

Unfinished hardwood flooring is raw, natural wood that is installed first and then sanded, stained, and finished on-site. This allows for complete customization of the color, sheen, and final look.

Unfinished hardwood gives you total creative control. You can customize the stain, match existing wood, and achieve a seamless, consistent finish across the entire floor – something pre-finished planks can’t always provide.

Our exclusive process includes expert installation, dustless sanding, custom staining, professional-grade finishing, and a flawless final inspection. Each step is designed to create a truly one-of-a-kind result tailored to your vision.

Dustless sanding uses specialized equipment that captures dust before it enters your home. This keeps your space clean and ensures a smooth, contaminant-free surface for staining and finishing.

Yes. Because unfinished floors are stained on-site, we can precisely match your current flooring or create a custom color that ties your entire space together seamlessly.

Timelines vary depending on the size of the project and the custom finish selected. Installation followed by sanding, staining, and finishing typically takes several days. We provide a detailed schedule before work begins.

Absolutely. When finished professionally, unfinished floors provide a strong, beautifully sealed surface that holds up well over time. The custom finish also allows for future recoating or refinishing to keep them looking their best.

SVB combines craftsmanship with a proven 5-step system that includes dustless sanding and custom staining. Our team delivers personalized, high-quality floors that reflect your style and bring your vision to life.

Book Your Custom Hardwood Design Consultation

Ready to create your dream hardwood floor in Kansas City, Overland Park, or Leawood? Schedule your free design consultation today and see why SVB Wood Floors is the area’s most trusted hardwood installer.

Protect Your New Hardwood Investment

Just installed or planning your new floors? Download our free Homeowner’s Guide to Wood Floor Care: Dos and Don’ts to learn exactly how to keep them looking flawless for decades.

You’ll get expert tips straight from Kansas City’s award-winning hardwood specialists – covering cleaning, seasonal maintenance, and what to avoid so you never damage your new floors.

ESTIMATE THE COST OF YOUR DREAM WOOD FLOORS