It’s simple to make expensive mistakes when installing new floors, such as bad installation or using subpar materials, which can lower the value of your house — the exact opposite of what you want! Collaborating with the experts at Radix Flooring will guarantee that everything is completed correctly from beginning to end. The professionals are available to assist you in making wise choices for your house.

Installing Cheap or Low-Quality Flooring

Flooring materials come in a wide range of quality options, and as the buyer, you get to choose between them. The budget-friendly side of you might want to automatically choose the cheapest option, but that’s often the lowest in quality. It might look good for a while, but it will need to be replaced sooner, and it may decrease the value of your home if you decide to sell in the meantime. Buyers know the difference, and they won’t pay what you want if they take note of the quality.

Choosing Outdated or Highly Personalized Styles

You want what you want when it comes to your floors. And as the homeowner, you can have whatever you want. However, if you choose a trendy style that quickly falls to the wayside, or something you appreciate, but no one else likes, your home will inevitably be worth less. Most homeowners like to pick something classic and timeless that anyone can appreciate. It works well for them, and in the future, when they sell, it will work well for future buyers as well.

Inconsistent Flooring Between Rooms

There is linoleum in one room, tile in another, and carpet in a third. When you combine awkward room transitions with poorly installed flooring, you have a whole disaster. Even though you might not want every room to have the same flooring, uniformity is what determines a home’s value. Perhaps lay hardwood floors in the common spaces and replace the carpet in the bedrooms.

Poor Installation and Visible Craftsmanship Issues

Even high-quality flooring materials aren’t worth much if they aren’t properly installed. Proper installation is just as important as the quality of the materials you choose. You might buy high-end hardwood flooring, but if the installation goes poorly and you can visibly see problems with the craftsmanship, that automatically takes money off what your house is worth.

Additionally, The New York Times even asserts that poor installation can lead to risks from chemicals in the floor adhesives. Not only does the flooring look bad, but it can also cause dangers to your family.

Ignoring Moisture-Appropriate Materials

It’s a big mistake to ignore the moisture tolerance of the materials you choose for your flooring. Avoid putting hardwood flooring in a bathroom where there is constant water. Consider something like tile or vinyl instead.

If you simply get whatever flooring you want and ignore the moisture issues, the flooring will quickly become damaged, and that lowers the value of your home immediately.

Overlooking Maintenance and Wear

As you look at the choices, style and price are always going to be important. However, you also want to take note of wear timelines and maintenance needs. Don’t install carpeting in a high-traffic area where it will wear fast and show traffic patterns. A home can lose value because of something as simple as a poor flooring choice.

As you look at how much each floor requires in maintenance, only get a floor you are willing and able to maintain, so your home will remain at a higher value overall.

Removing Functional or Historic Flooring

Sometimes, according to the Wall Street Journal, preserving a historic building or home means removing the historic portion to upgrade the building, like the flooring. Other times, those historic flooring styles are highly valuable and worth keeping in the home. Instead of hastily replacing historic hardwood with tile or vinyl, consider refinishing the floor and protecting the history and integrity of the space.

Skipping Professional Advice or Value Planning  

Choosing a flooring selection without seeking assistance is one of the worst mistakes you can make. If you’re not an expert in flooring, you most likely don’t know much about the procedure. Seek out professionals along the way to answer your questions, provide you advice, and supply you with prices. They know how to maintain the integrity of your home’s value as you put in new floors.

In conclusion

There are more flooring styles on the market than you can look through and while some will raise the value of your home, others will damage its value. Involve the professionals at Radix Flooring to ensure you have the details you need to make informed decisions. Take your time and consider the angles to avoid the mistakes others have made. Don’t chance damaging your home’s value! Call us today, and we’d be happy to talk over the options with you or come out for a free consultation!