Value of your home?
Question:Does hardwood floors or tile floors make the value of your home go up? We are looking at hardwood floors but it is easier to lay tile but we want to do what is best. Any advise? and don't say watch HGTV..Please
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Here is a brief article that suggests wood floors add value to your home. http://www.azobuild.com/news.asp?newsid=...
That said, I'm guessing tile or laminate is still preferred in the kitchen and bathrooms.
P.S. You lay carpet, you SET tile. The phrase is actually bit dirtier, but don't let the guys make fun of you when you go tile shopping.
In general, hardwood. But then, it depends on where you are installing it. A mud room, for example, would be better in tile.
Hardwood is not hard to install. Go for the engineered hardwood since it is pre finished. Rent an nailer. Once you get the first strip down, the rest go quickly.
I would say hardwood floors. Tile is very subject to taste, and hardwood is always a bonus.
well here in the netherlands it doesnt mather if you put tiles or hardwood but the quality and way you put it! if you put good tiles and groundheating it can work great on the value though if you put good quality hardwood it gives caracter! mostly old in houses people like wood better then tiles and new houses people like tiles more!
just go with taste and quality id say! always keep in mind that your taste might not be the taste of others so if you want your value to go up keep in mind you might want to sell the house in the future with that floor value!
but i dont know how this works where your from
As far as resale/appraisal value, it isn't going to make a huge difference, rather personal preference for the perspective buyer, so take the style and location of your home into consideration. For instance, a farm style home would suggest wood flooring, etc.
I would suggest that you tile the bathrooms, certainly, rather than wood and consider the wear and tear on the rest of your home, particularly, the kitchen. As far as aesthetics are concerned, the same flooring throughout is preferable as far as interior cohesive design is concerned (excluding bathrooms, different tile is fine).
Tile is easier to maintain, once it's down, you're done, no worries about scratches, water, etc. If you do choose to lay tile, make sure to buy porcelain, marble or natural stone tile, not ceramic. Porcelain is less expensive than marble or natural stone, and it is denser, harder than ceramic (ceramic floor tile is not recommended since it can chip). Larger tiles are preferable as far as style is concerned. Also, the smaller the grout line, the better.
Whichever you decide to go with, make sure to purchase knee pads, you're gonna need them:)
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