Flooring Can Add Thousands To Your Property Value

Did you know flooring is the largest part of your home, yet it is regularly an afterthought when it comes to renovation?

Homeowners keen to improve their property start a wish list of what they want and then prioritize the budget per room or area. Top of their list is overhauling high-traffic zones, like the kitchen and bathroom, and adding some lifestyle improvements, like a large balcony or deck, to create that indoor-outdoor flow.

They don’t focus on flooring, which is usually an afterthought, and with that slim picking of the renovation budget. Yet, the floor is the most significant footprint, and when it’s done right, it can transform a home and add thousands to its value.

In this article, we’ll examine what’s popular in flooring, and your floors deserve a good chunk of your renovation budget. A realtor says there are 10 types of flooring that have proven the most popular in 2020.

Carpets are no longer as popular as they once were. You may remember when every room in the house had carpet, including the garage! Well, this trend is no longer the case. Hard flooring is more popular, and its range is extensive.

Hard Flooring Types

Types of hard flooring popular today (in no particular order) include:

• Ethically sourced or recycled timber
• Engineered wood
• Laminates
• Cork
• Vinyl
• Tiles (large, small, different materials)
• Slip-resistant resins
• Concrete stained or polished

Supply and Demand

Due to supply and demand, carpet is now cheaper than many hard floorings. So don’t write it off if you really love carpet, especially in some rooms where it can give the room that cozy and luxurious feel.

However, designers understand we want that luxurious feeling underfoot when we get out of bed, so they’ve swayed homeowners to achieve it with a rug and choose another flooring type, such as hardwood, engineered wood, or even concrete.

Engineered Wood and Laminates

One of the most popular choices is engineered wood, where up to 14 mm of real wood is glued to a cheaper wood like pine. With a click-in install system, it gives that perfect luxury wood look that doesn’t shrink or split and is easy to install and replace.

The choice of wood varieties also makes this flooring a winner. For example, in Australia, there are no French oak trees, yet a property can have French oak engineered wood floors without a massive price tag.

Laminates have an AC rating, and you must choose the right one for the type of use. For example, AC 1 is perfect for bedrooms and light traffic zones, whereas AC 3 will keep its look and perform well under high traffic. Choosing the wrong AC rate will mean the product will need replacement sooner.

Natural Timbers

If you can afford it or choose to go with a recycled timber floor, you’ll not regret it. When installed correctly and kept in good condition, it will add value to your home. However, it’s a more costly solution, and the installation requires experts to perfect it without gaps and waste.

Tile Flooring

Tiles are a popular flooring option due to their versatility and a broad range of designs, styles, and color options. Interior designers love them, too, and they are easy to maintain,

For health reasons, tiles and other complex flooring options won’t hold dust and other allergens. They can be easily swept or vacuumed for your weekly maintenance; however, the grout will require a deep clean from time to time. The new Britex grout and tile cleaning system is an excellent option.

Tiles can be slippery, which poses a risk, particularly to the elderly. People are more likely to slip on tile than on other hard flooring or carpet. Plus, they can be cold, so they’re a great option in warm climates, like in parts of America, Europe, and most of Australia. Everywhere else, you’d need to install underfloor heating, which adds a lot to the installation cost.
Choose your flooring carefully and give it the budget it deserves, and it will reward you.

Get your flooring right; it will not only last the distance but also add value to your property when you come to sell it.