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Renovating Your Flooring Soon? 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Mar 12, 2019
Your home’s flooring is one of the most frequently used items in your home. It receives foot traffic on a daily basis. Eventually, it may require repairs and replacement. And when this happens, you want your flooring renovation project to be successful, both in terms of look and practicality.
Renovating the flooring in your home requires a level subfloor. It’s time to check the floor if there is any crack or if any part of the floor is uneven. An uneven floor is a significant sign of foundation failure. If you suspect that your floors are sloped or uneven, the issue must be resolved before installing new floors.
But floor renovations are not an easy process. From the right floor finishes to the best contractors, there are a lot of things to consider. If you are not knowledgeable enough, you can commit costly mistakes during the process. But if you know the things to avoid, you can have a durable, long-lasting floor that you can enjoy for many years.
Here are five mistakes often committed by homeowners while renovating their floors so you can avoid them yourself.
1. Buying cheap/short-lived flooring materials
A home renovation project can be expensive so you might think to cut costs by investing in cheaper, lower-quality flooring materials. But this can result in frequent repairs and replacements. Instead of cutting costs, you will end up spending more in the long run.
Thus, you must buy high quality, durable flooring materials. Make sure to opt for one that has been proven to stand the test of time. This may entail a higher upfront cost but will lead to significant savings in the long run.
Highly-functional doesn’t have to mean boring. If you opt for concrete flooring, one of your best style options is a decorative paint finish. It will transform your dull gray flooring into a lively, colorful one. Most importantly, this will definitely give you a return on your investment.
Depending on the style you want to achieve, you can choose from a wide variety of concrete floor finishes. They can be poured over your floor for an easy-to-clean, elegant finish and can be sealed whenever required. But to get the best finish, you must let a professional do this task on your behalf.
2. Not enlisting the help of pros
As crucial as choosing the right flooring material, it is also vital that you enlist the help of professional installers. Aside from getting the best finish, expert help also guarantees that your flooring will last for many years. So make sure to find the best team for your flooring renovation project.
3. Setting unrealistic renovation timeline
One thing to remember when renovating your floors is your preferred timeline won’t always be met. Depending on how extensive the work will be, it can last for days or weeks. Also, unexpected issues might occur, which can lead to delays. If, for instance, your installer says that the project will be completed in two weeks, give yourself some extra time.
Rushing the project can result in a substandard quality of work. But with enough time, rest assured that you will be less stressed during the process and satisfied with the result.
4. Overlooking storage solutions
A floor renovation job will mean emptying the room to give contractors enough space to work so they can do their job properly and quickly. Also, this will help keep your items damage-free.
Generally, you would be keeping your furniture and other items in other areas in your home, such as in the hallways, living room or in the guest room. But this won’t guarantee the safety of your items throughout the renovation process. Your best bet is to hire a reliable storage unit. This may entail an added expense but rest assured that all your items will be free of dust, debris, and damage. The cost of renting a storage unit nearly always outweighs the cost of replacing your belongings.
5. Setting unrealistic renovation budget
Undertaking home renovation projects entail a considerable amount of money. When setting a renovation budget, consider not just the cost of the material but also the cost of labor and any unexpected expenses that may arise during the process. It is highly recommended you have an emergency fund in place before the project begins.
Changing your flooring can be overwhelming, whether it is just in one room or your entire house. But this does not mean that it is difficult and costly. By being aware of the mistakes done by other homeowners who recently renovated their floors, you can avoid these errors to ensure a durable, high-quality flooring that you and your family can enjoy for many years. Of course, don’t forget to enlist the help of professionals for a smooth floor renovation project from start to finish.
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Ho Ritu. Very well written. Your advice is so great. It teally common sense but then most people do not have it any more. The urge to save money is almost a big temptation. I am a professional. People try to save money and I tell them to be careful because that means I will be forced to do a cheap job. Thanks for sharing.
These are all valuable pieces of advice. Getting a storage unit to temporarily store your furniture and other stuff is a great idea!
Thank you for the tip regarding the storage, quite wise to still think of it.
I am all into renovating my house this spring. did so much! I don't need to fix the floors but your post is super helpful anyway
Thanks for sharing those useful tips. I feel like most of us set unrealistic renovation budgets and it's the most inconvenience when renovating.
Great article. This is a topic I know I need to learn more about. love these tips! every single one of them is important. Thanks so much for sharing
I have plan to renovate my room soon and this advance would perfect for giving an idea great tips from you. Thanks for sharing.
Point one has it! The floor ends to receive much weight so it's better to actually have a log-lasting floor finish hat is still beautiful and easy to clean. Just why I love tiles.