Basement Flooring

I have many customers coming in asking specifically for the cheap multi colored berber carpet that was popular for years. One of the advantages to it of course if that you can get it in a cheaper fiber (such as polypropylene) that is multi colored so even though it may not wear well the fleck will hide dirt and soil. It is great for utility or storage areas, but many people use their basements as living spaces. They use it as a play room for their kids, or a living room to watch TV. People want something that is plush, durable and warm. We all know how cold basements can get, and I would advise to stick to something that is warm and inviting. Keep it neutral, and on the lighter side. Basements are already dark with the lack of natural lighting so choose something to brighten the space.

Wood Flooring

Yes, solid wood is always the best investment for a home. How could it not be? Every 10-15 years you can refinish it and it will look brand new again, easy to maintain, and very well could be there the life of the home. It is also one of the more expensive types of flooring. Otherwise when going to sell we would all have it installed throughout the home! A lot of customers ask about steps, but a set of 13 steps can easily run you $2,000 - $3,000 when in the end most end up putting a runner over it anyways. So choose the space you install it in carefully when deciding to go with wood. I would recommend main living areas such as your living room, dining room, family room, kitchen and or foyer to break up areas of carpet.

Pets left your flooring a mess

It’s amazing the amount of money pet owners will spend in their lifetime on pets! Aside from vet bills flooring can be one of the most expensive bills a pet can leave you with. Most customers know to replace flooring that has been soiled and damaged from pets. But one thing they may not know is that some pet’s urine (especially cats that frequent the same place) gets into the floor boards. Many times we hear “I replaced my carpet, but I still smell the cats urine??!” That’s because it has gotten into the floor boards. You want to make sure a sealer is put down on the floor boards such as Kilz. Why not replace the floor boards? Unless they are damaged they are costly to replace, so most of the time Kilz is all you need to do the trick!

Stay Neutral BUT…

Most customers know when it comes to buying it is not about making a statement, but having a floor that looks durable and can easily blend with the future home buyer’s décor. On the same note sometimes people decide to do all beige or grey floors, walls, etc. The buyer does NOT want to walk into a beige box. So make the walls and floor contrast but complement each other.