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Home Staging FloorsHome Staging Floors / Carpet
Carpet is sometimes an asset, but more often a liability. Recently, the popularity of wood flooring has overshadowed the demand for carpet by more than 4 to 1. However, there are some times when carpeting is preferred.
Families
with young children often choose carpeting in some areas of the home to prevent injuries as their little ones learn to walk and play. Other people prefer carpeting in the
bedroom,
but like a solid surface in the public areas, such as the
living room
and
dining room.
Personally, I recommend that if hardwood floors exist under carpeting, they should be exposed and refinished, especially if they are in good shape and only need minor enhancement to bring out their original beauty. Additionally, I tell all my clients to ALWAYS remove carpeting from
bathrooms
and
kitchens,
as this is simply unhygienic and a real turn off for potential buyers.
Home Staging Floors / Hardwoods and LaminatesLaminate flooring is a cheap and simple fix for many flooring issues. Installing laminate floors are a perfect do-it-yourself project, but can also be put down by a professional in a matter of a few hours. Laminates are highly versatile and can be layed virtually anywhere in the home for a beautiful look and feel which is easy to clean. I advise clients who are considering installing their own laminate floors to read up on the some tricks of the trade first, to prevent boards from popping up from poor technique. Home Staging Floors / Concrete, Tile & SlateTruly solid surface flooring is also desirable in many applications. Obviously, in the kitchen and bath, these materials are needed to keep a clean and healthy home. If they are not there already, PUT THEM IN NOW! Wood or laminate is fine in the kitchen, but the bathroom truly requires a non-porous and water friendly surface. Carpet should be avoided in these areas at all costs…Heating components make a nice touch under tile floors, especially in bathrooms and in cool climate regions. Tile and slate are particularly popular in tropical areas, since they are naturally easy to maintain and humidity friendly.
Stained concrete is an interesting high end option in many luxury homes, but even basic concrete flooring can be painted in a basement or garage, giving it a truly lovely appearance. Home Staging Floors AdviceFlooring is the literal foundation on which your home décor is constructed. Take the time to inspect all flooring surfaces in your home and repair or replace any serious issues before listing the home for sale. These small fixes will earn you far more equity than they cost. Worn and dirty carpet is the biggest problem in many homes. In these cases, ripping up that old tattered rag of a floor and replacing it with nice new laminate or tile will literally earn you a huge return on investment. Be sure to check for cracked tiles or grout in the bath and kitchen and fix these concerns as well. These repairs are super easy and are ideal for DIY projects. To learn more about preparing your home for sale with flooring improvement techniques, contact a qualified home stager or flooring installer today.Home Staging Floors to Home Staging
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