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How To Choose Flooring: 5 Vital Questions
The Home Handyman
|March/April 2021
Thinking through the location and the activities that will take place in your space will help you decide on the right flooring
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The flooring choices for homeowners have never been so vast and varied, and to be honest it can seem a bit overwhelming at times. So here are five vital questions to ask before choosing new floors.
Question 1: What is my flooring budget?
New flooring is a long-term investment that sets the tone for your home for years to come. To help familiarise yourself with current options and pricing, we recommend visiting your local flooring dealer to discuss your upcoming project with a flooring expert. Your flooring dealer will help you get a sense of your options and discuss the technology, lifespan, and costs involved with various types of flooring. Most people will be working within a tight budget, however, while an inexpensive off-brand carpet may seem like a good idea at the time, you may decide upon further investigation that it is wiser to invest in a durable, waterproof carpet that comes with a 25-year warranty. Paying more for higher quality floor ensures you’ll be satisfied with your investment for years to come. The bottom line here is to educate yourself on your options, and then determine how much money you are willing to spend.
Question 2: What type of subfloor do I have and where are the new floors going?
This story is from the March/April 2021 edition of The Home Handyman.
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