At Vermont Plank Flooring, we believe that a premium wide plank floor demands a finish that is equally exceptional. To achieve this, we utilize a proprietary hybrid prefinishing approach. By seamlessly combining traditional, hand-applied craftsmanship with high-precision coating technology, we deliver prefinished floors that possess both unmatched visual depth and industry-leading durability.
Rather than forcing a choice between the rich aesthetic of an artisinal finish and the rugged protection of factory-applied sealant, our process delivers the absolute best of both worlds.
Step 1: Hand-Applied Artistry
The soul of a Vermont Plank floor lies in its natural grain, character, and color variation. Automated machinery simply cannot replicate the human eye when it comes to highlighting these organic features.
- The Technique: Our craftsmen hand-apply all basecoats, stains, and custom oils in-house.
- The Layering: Every single plank is meticulously hand-coated, placed on drying racks, cured, and then treated again. This labor-intensive "coat, rack, cure, and repeat" cycle ensures deep, even penetration into the wood.
- The Result: An authentic, multi-dimensional look that brings out the true personality and rich depth of the timber.
Step 2: High-Precision Roll-Coating
Once our artisans have locked in the perfect color and visual character, the planks move to our advanced roll-coating production line for the application of the clear protective layers.
- Micro-Precise Consistency: Automated roll-coating applies the topcoats with absolute mathematical uniformity. This eliminates human error in the final stages, ensuring that every square inch of your floor receives the same rigorous protection.
- Flawless Execution: By using a controlled mechanical environment for the final coats, we eliminate pooling, streaks, and heavy edges, achieving a perfectly smooth, consistent sheen from wall to wall.
Step 3: The Ultimate Shield
Every plank is finished on our line with Sherwin-Williams ULTRA-CURE MarGuard, a professional factory topcoat made for solid and engineered wood flooring.
- Durability: MarGuard is built to resist scratches and marring, and the scratches that do happen stay clear, so they're hard to see. It also stands up to household stains, cleaners, spills and moisture, keeping a smooth, even sheen from wall to wall.
- Clean Indoor Air: Our prefinished flooring is independently tested by MAS and certified low-emitting under CDPH Standard Method v1.2, the strictest indoor-air standard in the country.
- Lasting Color: The clear topcoat is formulated to resist yellowing, so your floor keeps the wood's natural color.
- Ready on Arrival: Each floor is cured with ultraviolet light in our shop before it ships, so it's ready to install and live on the day it arrives.
The Finished Result
By blending what hands do best (bringing out beauty and depth) and what advanced machinery does best (applying micro-precise, incredibly tough protective barriers), we deliver a prefinished plank of unparalleled quality. It is a floor born of craftsmanship, protected by science, and built to last for generations.
Want the full picture? Our Finish Guide covers our three finishing methods, the products on your floor layer by layer, sheens, and how to care for a prefinished floor.
