If you’re building a home or upgrading a room in a current home, you’ll need to choose which type of flooring you want. If the floor is part of a new home construction, the home contractor will typically be performing the floor installation. However, if you need or want a new floor in your existing home, you will need to contact a team of floor and decor contractors.
These home professionals will be able to offer a wide variety of styles and materials to choose from for your floor. If your flooring installation is part of a remodeling project, be sure you plan enough time for the project to be completed. According to Footprints Floors, the installation time for a residential floor will vary depending on the size of the floor and the type of materials you choose. For example, according to Floor Flix, hard surface flooring typically takes one to three days to complete installation.
You may wonder how much new flooring costs. According to Today’s Homeowner, flooring types and prices vary widely. For example, while engineered hardwood averages from $4.50 to $16, if you want tile, you’ll pay approximately $15 to $20.
While home renovation projects offer fun and exciting possibilities to explore your inner designer, all the different options out there may make you feel overwhelmed at first. The best thing to do is to plan out exactly what you want to start out with and if your answer is “kitchen flooring” or “bathroom flooring,” then this article is for you.
There are all kinds of flooring out there, with hardwood flooring and tile flooring currently being the most popular in the United States. In fact, a 2012 Market Watch study reported that approximately 54% of Americans expressed interest in planning to install hardwood floors into their home.
While research indicates that 42% of homeowners undergoing home renovation projects are planning on making them do it yourself projects, you don’t have to if you don’t feel comfortable. With the United States flooring industry employing an estimated 93,790 individuals, you can be sure to find workers to help you undergo your project.
Read on to learn more about all the options you have for your flooring project and how to find the best flooring company in your area!
How to Bring Your Dream Bathroom or Kitchen to Life with a New Floor:
- The first thing to figure out is what kind of flooring you want installed. If you feel lost, visit your local home improvement store to get an idea of what appeals to you. In addition, you can ask staff members questions in person, allowing them to give you advice on everything to working on a budget to tile flooring ideas.
- Once you have an idea of what sort of flooring you want installed, try looking for companies online that may specialize in that certain material. For instance, it’ll be much easier to share and get advice on tile flooring ideas from a business that works exclusively in tile flooring than a generic flooring company.
- If at all possible, don’t settle on the first company you come across. The last thing you want is to have a service done and then find out that you could have had it done at a much cheaper price from a different business. It’s also beneficial to read reviews of flooring companies online or to ask friends and family members for recommendations.
- Once you find a company that you like, set up an appointment to meet with staff members in person. Make sure you have a detailed idea of what you want so that they can help you as closely as possible. Also explain your budget and any time restrictions you may have.
Have you ever had a flooring company do work in your home? Did you have any unique hardwood or tile flooring ideas of your own? Tell us about it in the comments below!