ALjs, we appreciate your comments and you being a lifetime VELUX customer. We strive to provide the best product for a fair price. We will take your comments and share them with product management. We apologize for not making it clear enough we offer the VS unit in a stain grade as well as painted. They do take a little longer to arrive but are available. Thank you again please let us know if we can be of further assistance. VELUX support can be reached direct at 800-888-3589.