Which flooring increases home value?

• <div>Hardwood offers the highest ROI at around 75%. Engineered hardwood, tile, reclaimed wood, and laminate also increase a home’s value but with lower ROIs. Lighter tiles tend to increase a home’s value slightly more than darker tiles. Taking the ROI into account when you choose flooring can increase your home value and allow you to recoup some or all of the cost to install it.</div>

What are the pros and cons of installing carpet?

• <div>When choosing whether to install carpet in your home, consider the pros and cons of this change:Pros<ul><li>More affordable than laminate flooring</li><li>Gives the room a warmer feel</li><li>Softer on feet</li><li>Wide variety of textures and colors</li><li>Hides dirt easily</li><li>Faster and easier to install</li></ul>Cons<ul><li>Shows wear and tear more quickly than laminate flooring</li><li>Shows stains</li><li>Soaks up liquids</li><li>May not work well in some areas, such as a bathroom</li><li>Less durable than laminate flooring</li><li>Susceptible to water damage, mold, and mildew</li></ul></div>

Can you mop bamboo floors?

• <div>You can mop bamboo floors, but exercise caution to protect the material from excess moisture, which can seep into the bamboo, causing it to warp and well. Moisten a microfiber mop and wring it out until it’s just damp, or use a pH-neutral cleaner, as this will prevent damage to the bamboo fibers. Avoid harsh chemicals, like traditional floor cleaners. After cleaning, wipe the floor dry. </div>

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Reviewed in October 2023
Highly recommend! Garry and his staff impressed us with their service. They helped us to find the exact color and other specifications. It arrived on time. Crews arrived on time. Installation was done carefully and floors leveled where requested. Garry worked within our price range and have the...
Garry's Ultimate Flooring & Design, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2022
Installers were on time with scheduled appointment. They took care to protect our flooring and bathroom sink. All prep work was done outside. They kept us informed of what they were doing, why they were doing it, and put up with my husband very well!!! They went above and beyond in...
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in December 2020
It was a pleasure working with Mike and Elise owners of Flooring Trends. They helped us pick out the perfect floors for our home. Communicate well throughout the process. Made sure all tools were picked up and floors cleaned at the end of each work day. Went above and beyond to insure we where...
Flooring Trends
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Reviewed in January 2020
Amigo's poured and finished a giant crawlspace turning it into useable floorspace. They installed radon collection tubing and finished the entire floor smooth and first class. These guys are great. Thanks.
Amigos Flat Concrete
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Reviewed in August 2019
This is the 3rd project that we have had Beyer Builders do for us and as before they did an excellent job. They are personable and communicate very well, and do a good job overseeing any sub-contractors that they use. They made excellent recommendations on where to go for flooring and tile,...
Beyer Builders Inc
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Reviewed in December 2018
Had a new bathroom shower installed it look great such an upgrade from the old one. The installer did a nice job he laid down some covers on my floor. When over the install asks where I wanted my fixtures. Great cleanup.
Bath Planet of Buffalo
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Reviewed in April 2017
Installer do good work, but can't clean up after them self. If you point out something that we didn't like they got a attitude with us. Using a marker to cover up marks on the new floor because they would scratch the floor with their own tools. And benson mgr of installer Tyler argue with us...
Benson Stone Co
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Reviewed in December 2014
Alex did not do the initial work in our bathroom but finished the job. The employee of Alexander's was prompt, courtious, but messy. He should have covered the new floor we had installed as he had such a drywall spillage and mess all over. Alex came and cleaned up much of the mess and finished...
Alexanders Drywall Inc
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Reviewed in March 2014
I got his name from Angie's List and called him because of his high recommendations. He was available for the very next day to do the work, but I had to set the appointment for a different day. Later, I had to change the time of the appointment and he was able to do that with no problem. He...
Seams Right Flooring
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Reviewed in October 2013
Jered Freeman gave me a thorough explanation of the work that need to be done to complete the project. The kitchen had two layers of vinyl flooring and a layer of sub-flooring. I had previously received a quote from Lowe's, where I purchased the materials, and they would not remove the old...
Redwood Builders
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Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts

Cut pile, loop pile, and textured carpets are options. Choose based on comfort, durability, and style.

Hardwood offers the highest ROI at around 75%. Engineered hardwood, tile, reclaimed wood, and laminate also increase a home’s value but with lower ROIs. Lighter tiles tend to increase a home’s value slightly more than darker tiles. Taking the ROI into account when you choose flooring can increase your home value and allow you to recoup some or all of the cost to install it.

Hardwood floors can be installed in most areas of the home, including living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways. However, with the exception of high-quality bamboo and engineered wood, hardwood floors are not recommended for areas with high moisture levels, such as bathrooms and basements, unless specifically designed for such environments. It's essential to consider the specific conditions of each room before choosing hardwood flooring.

When choosing whether to install carpet in your home, consider the pros and cons of this change:

Pros

More affordable than laminate flooring
Gives the room a warmer feel
Softer on feet
Wide variety of textures and colors
Hides dirt easily
Faster and easier to install

Cons

Shows wear and tear more quickly than laminate flooring
Shows stains
Soaks up liquids
May not work well in some areas, such as a bathroom
Less durable than laminate flooring
Susceptible to water damage, mold, and mildew

You can mop bamboo floors, but exercise caution to protect the material from excess moisture, which can seep into the bamboo, causing it to warp and well. Moisten a microfiber mop and wring it out until it’s just damp, or use a pH-neutral cleaner, as this will prevent damage to the bamboo fibers. Avoid harsh chemicals, like traditional floor cleaners. After cleaning, wipe the floor dry.

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