Fixing Up Your Home to Sell by Refinishing Floors

If you intend to sell the house, some preparation needs to take place. One of them is repairing the house for the best. In this sense, knowing which part of the house needs to be repaired in order to increase the value of the house is vital. The consideration should include the time of the house is sell, the location of the house, market situation and the competing inventory.  There is no improvement that will return the investment fully. One strategy that can be used to serve this purpose is to improve the value of updates, not from maintenance.

One repair can be done to increase the house value is in the flooring.  Flooring fixes largely depend on the trend, materials suitability and how space is used. For instance, the wood floor is hot items today nut the preferences over the time may be changed.  In the past, there is a time carpeting is popular. Not only it is practical, it is also inexpensive. Here with some tips that in approaching floor fixes.

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For Hardwood Floors, and if that’s what buyers want, and it would pay to have the carpeting removed and the floors refinished.

In case of Carpeting, and if your sub-floor is plywood, then replace the carpeting with a light tan. Neutral carpeting is your best bet for resale. You also have the option to install hardwood, which will bring you more for resale.

With ceramic, replace chipped or cracked tiles. It is advisable to clean or replace the grout. But don’t install ceramic (it’s too expensive) unless it’s for aesthetic reasons in an entryway or you need to get rid of carpeting in the bath.

Before executing the floor fixes, also consider the overall style of the house so the floor fix aligns or even add more style to space. Consider the historical precedent of the house. In the certain era, it is more common to paint the whole floor and this will add more accents for the whole interior appearances. In addition to that, practicality should also be considered in order to achieve desired finished floor. For instance, painting the floor, in general, is practical than remodeling the whole floor construction, which may result in dust and messiness during the process. Some practical tips that can be considered are as follows.

• Lighter is better. Brighter painted floors will reflect more natural light than brown wood.
• But not too light! Going with a true white floor can be a risky move. It will show every dark speck that drops onto the floor, along with grime and stains. Go a few shades darker to a pale gray for a similar, more practical effect.
• Black can be dramatic, but, like white, it will show dust. A deep charcoal is an effective compromise.
• Buttery yellows are traditional favorites for kitchens, mud rooms, and hallways.
• Need some interest in your formal living room or master bedroom? Try a deep green, merlot, or navy.
• Mix colors. Stick with a neutral for the bulk of the floor, and offset furniture with a colorful painted area rug. Or highlight the room’s edge with a wide stripe of color running against the baseboards.