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Published 3/8/22

Renovating Your Floor? Consider these 5 Things First!

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The flooring of your home plays a vital role in setting the tone for your interior. Whether it be a new home or renovation, flooring makes a significant impact on the overall design theme of any space. As the floor is the most exposed part of your interior and goes through regular wear and tear, the practicality and durability of the flooring material also has a crucial function. Such factors make selecting an appropriate flooring material a highly essential task.

Consider These Things First!

Before you get started with your floor renovation, here are a few things that you should keep in mind.

  1. Don’t Replace – Fix It!

While completely getting rid of the damaged floors seems appealing, you should first try to replace the damaged areas without getting rid of the good parts. Besides helping you save time, money, and energy, this will also prove beneficial for the environment. For example, single floor tiles that are easy to replace and can be switched out without damaging neighboring tiles. You can also clean up and re-grout old tiles to breathe a new life in them.

  1. Explore All The Options First

Several flooring options, like carpets, vinyl, tiles, etc., are available in the market. However, vinyl flooring has recorded a rise in demand due to its durability and the variety of available design options. Quick research will show you that materials like tiles and hardwood floors are more expensive options. The bottom line is that if you stay open-minded about the products and their varieties, you can discover many flooring options that you may not have even initially considered.

  1. Durability

The durability of flooring material, often overlooked, is very important while installing floors. Vinyl, hardwood floors, laminates, and adequately installed tiles can prove durable options for your home. However, before installing your flooring, you have to consider the related features for durability, such as ensuring that the subfloor is smooth and flat. An uneven subfloor can negatively impact the durability of your flooring, with tiles laid on such surfaces often cracking or breaking easily.

  1. Resale Value

Installing the correct type of flooring can enhance the resale value of your home. While hardwood floors have the most significant impact on the resale value, other flooring materials can also help increase it. Tiles also prove relevant tools here. If installed correctly and with a trendy aesthetic, tiles significantly increase the resale value besides contributing to your home’s functionality and visual appeal.

 

5 Simple Ways You Can Renovate Your Floors On A Budget

Here are 5 material choices that you can use to enhance your home’s quality while remaining within the budget.

  1. Tile

Tiles are one of the oldest, most popular, and most commonly used types of flooring. These are available in various materials, like ceramic, vitrified, porcelain, etc. They are also available in different finishes like glossy, super glossy, matte, and multiple sizes, shapes and patterned tiles as well. Tile is well-known as a fantastic flooring option for a variety of reasons. The first reason is because it is inexpensive. In addition, the tile is waterproof, which is ideal for areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.

  1. Concrete

Concrete flooring, while slightly expensive, is an excellent flooring option. Highly functional, the flooring is super robust and suitable for various areas. It is primarily used for the basement, which often has water seeping through the floor or walls. However, similar to tiles, concrete is a cold-flooring option and fails to retain most of the heat.

  1. Hardwood floors

You can never go wrong with wooden flooring. Pair it up with wood wall tiles, and you have a warm and inviting space waiting for you! All hardwood floors have unmatched beauty and go well with all decors. While these floors are a bit expensive, their durability makes up for it and makes them one of the best choices in the category. The only major drawback is they get damaged easily and require considerable maintenance.

  1. Laminate

The usage of laminate flooring has increased exponentially over the past few years. Their ease of installation and low-cost material are the two main reasons for increased demand. However, the biggest drawback of this flooring is that if it gets damaged, the whole flooring needs to be replaced, which puts them on the costly side of the flooring spectrum.

  1. Vinyl

Vinyl, an affordable flooring option, is apt for use in all the parts of your home. It replicates the look of stone or hardwood flooring and augments the visual of the house. However, vinyl can also be torn and dented easily, making it essential to take care of them.

 

It is imperative to choose the correct flooring for your space, considering the aesthetic, durability and cost of the flooring in mind. What works for one room may not work for another. Thus, it is best to complete your own research before investing in a flooring option, as you are going in for a long-.term investment.

– Isha Tandon

Isha has worked within the architecture and interior design industry as a flooring consultant expert – specializing in tiles, stones, and terrazzo. She has worked with Orientbell Limited, a leading tile manufacturer in India, as a product development manager in the design team and has recently joined the marketing team as their digital content expert. Her experience comes in handy in understanding the audience as she creates value-driven functional & informational content for the readers. She creates lifestyle pieces that focus on interior design products, trends, and processes. She loves to travel to historic places with rich architecture.

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