What To Consider About Getting A New Floor
So you’ve wanted a new floor for a while, you’ve saved up some money for it, and now it’s time set things in motion and actually get the floor. But before you do, you might want to pause a little. Taking the extra time to think now can save you a lot of trouble down the line and give you greater satisfaction with your new floor. Here’s what to consider when buying a new floor.
Your budget
You knew this would cost a bit. Any big overhaul will. And while you can cut some corners to shave some costs off, one way or another you’ll be paying quite a bit. With all the wear and tear it gets, a floor is the one thing you don’t want to skimp on the quality of.
First, see if you have enough for a new floor at all. Then see if you have enough for a good quality floor or only the cheapest available option. If you’re not trying to sell the house, it probably isn’t urgent and you can always wait longer and save up more. And saving up more than the minimum is important if you can do it. A low-price, low-quality floor will need replacing sooner and will be more expensive in the long run.
Hiring professionals
Part of the budget should be hiring reliable professional installers. This is one area where people often try to make a saving, and if you’ve laid floors a lot before it might be a good idea. But there is a big difference between professional and DIY installed floors in terms of how they hold up over time. They know how to prepare the subfloor, and be sure that the floor itself is properly spaced, measured, stretched, and stabilized. Trying to do that yourself would mean hoping you got it right, but by hiring professionals you can be at ease about that.
Match the floor to your lifestyle
It’s not just about esthetic, you need a floor that can stand up to whatever you and your family subject it to. Do you have kids or pets? Are you likely to have them in the future? Some materials like vinyl or laminate might go better if your home has that kind of foot traffic.
Match the floor to its specific room
You want to consider the environment and usage of a room in deciding which floor type to put in it. A dining room or a nice living room may be a good candidate for your more expensive choices like hardwood. Tough carpet might be good for a kids’ playroom, and carpet and hardwood might not be good options for a basement if there are moisture problems down there. And so on.
Match the floor to the furniture
You probably have a certain interior style you stick to, and unless you’re already changing it, you’ll want to pick floors that match your furniture and other décor. That should give you a general idea of what type you’re looking for (carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl, etc.), but to be really sure, you might want to take good quality pictures of your furniture when you to a showroom so you can be sure of the exact color and other details.
Renovating your floor is a big job but we hope it gets a little easier for you if you break down like we just did. The professionals at Unique Carpet & Floor in Manassas can help with the selection, delivery, and installation of your new floor. Call us at (703) 369-1600 or get in touch through our website. With more than 20 years of industry experience, we are ready to help!