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What Type Of Flooring Will Increase The Value Of Your Home?

When thinking about selling your home, there may be a few things you want to change to increase the value of your home in the eyes of potential buyers, including your flooring. When choosing new flooring to increase your home’s resale value, there are a few things to consider, such as colour, style, texture, and brand. Also, consider the cost of each option to make sure installing the new floor is worth your investment. 

Your flooring is the foundation of your home and sets the tone for the rest of the interior design within the property. A beautifully renovated floor can dramatically change the look and feel of your bedroom, kitchen or living room etc. That’s why we have put together a list of the most desired flooring options that are bound to increase the value of your home, to give you some inspiration. 

Hardwood Flooring 

Hardwood Flooring is an extremely sought-after flooring option. Studies have shown that a good hardwood floor can add an extra 2% to 10% value to your home. Hardwood flooring is an ideal flooring choice for entrances and hallways as it is easy to blend into any design from attached rooms. However, Hardwood Flooring is expensive, and can also be costly and time-consuming to install. If you can afford the investment, Hardwood Flooring is a fantastic choice to add value to your home, however, there are other options available if it is a little out of your price range. 

Engineered Wood Flooring 

If your budget can’t quite stretch to hardwood floors, Engineered Wood flooring is a great option, as you get all the beauty of a Hardwood floor, without making too much of a dent in your budget. Engineered wood flooring looks extremely similar on the surface, it’s made from a thin layer of hardwood bonded over a substrate of high-quality plywood. Good quality engineered wood floor with last 25-30 years, adding long-term value to your home making the investment well worthwhile. 

Luxury Vinyl Tiles 

When looking to increase the value of your home, you may want to choose a flooring material that is durable, waterproof and easy to maintain, such as Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT). LVT is extremely versatile and practical, plus it can be hard to distinguish from wood or tiles i the right setting. Its durability and waterproof properties mean that it can be installed into any room in your home, and can also withstand high levels of footfall that come with busier areas of your home Look out for brands such as Amtico and Karndean to see the full range of finishes available.

Laminate flooring

Laminate flooring is a great choice for homeowners looking for an option that replicates the stylish look and feel of hardwood or engineered flooring, but for a smaller budget. 

Laminate flooring is perfect for high-traffic areas of your home, as it is durable, scratch resistant and easy to install and maintain.  Laminate flooring is perfect for those wishing to give a luxurious feel to their homes, without the high-end price tag. 

When looking to increase the value of your home, upgrading your flooring is a fantastic way to do so. Installing floors that compliment your interior as well as adding a longer lifespan can increase the value of your home by more than you think. Just remember, that style is subjective, and preferences will change between buyers and even different localities – so it’s important to see what is on trend or popular in the market before investing in a flooring option. 

If you need help choosing the perfect flooring option for your home, our team of experts can help. From total floor preparation to full installation, we guarantee quality workmanship. Get in touch here.