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Which Type of Flooring Do Homebuyers Want?

June 26, 2018 By Admin

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When you’re trying to sell your home, it’s understandable that you want to make improvements so that you can get the most money. Before you install new flooring in your home, look at this guide to determine which type of flooring is going to have the best impact on resale value.

Are you ready to get your home ready to sell?

Wondering what sort of upgrades you can make that won’t break the bank — and can be done quickly?

If so, read on.

In this post, we’ll tell you about three of the most popular flooring options that will work in any room of your home.

The type of flooring you decide to go with can influence how quickly your home sells.

So, let this post help you to make the right decision!

Hardwood Flooring

1. Hardwood Flooring Keeps Things Elegant

When you’re looking at the best flooring for resale, it’s only natural that you’d consider hardware.

It can be easily carpeted over, it’s durable, and it looks elegant in any room of the home.

You can even paint it with different finishes to upgrade the look of hardwood on a budget.

Be aware, though, that it’s much more expensive than other flooring types — so if you’re planning to move, look to redo the smaller rooms in your home with hardwood.

It’s also not always suitable for older homes with more delicate foundations and structures. This is because it’s not water resistant. So, if your home gets leaks during storms, go for another option.

Carpet

2. Install Carpeting for a Modern Look

Perhaps you’ve wondered if carpet or hardwood in master bedroom is a better choice for your home?

Though hardwood is certainly chic, it’s not exactly comforting.

Plus, people are much less likely to bring food, do crafts, or anything else that’s likely to create a mess in their bedrooms.

So, carpet is a quick way to upgrade the entire look of a room without making potential homeowners worry about having to clean it in a more highly-trafficked room.

You can choose from tons of different patterns, textures, and colors.

Be aware that carpet, because it can trap allergens, may not be suitable in homes of people with compromised immune systems, asthma, or allergies.

Kitchen Flooring

3. Laminate Flooring for a Busy Kitchen

First of all, we love laminate flooring because it’s an incredibly cost-effective way to upgrade the look of a kitchen or bathroom.

Plus, gone are the days of predictable and outdated linoleum and laminate flooring choices.

Today, you can enjoy tons of colors, bold and bright patterns, and even laminate flooring that perfectly mimics the look of stone and tile.

Remember that there are plenty of flooring options out there, so there’s no reason to automatically go with a safe bet.

Especially if you’re looking to sell your home, thinking outside of the box when it comes to the type of flooring could get you more competitive offers.

Which type of flooring will you choose?

Which Type of Flooring will you Choose?

We hope that this post has helped you to realize that the type of flooring you decide upon can help your home to sell quickly.

Of course, switching up the look of your flooring is also an affordable upgrade that works in a home you’re planning on staying in for years to come!

Looking for additional design tips for every room in your home?

Want to keep up with the latest interior decorating trends?

Be sure to check out our website and blog to make your home look like it belongs in a magazine.

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