3 Flooring Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

Flooring is an important part of any home renovation project. Whether you’re replacing your old hardwood or picking flooring for your custom home build, choosing the right materials and planning effectively is hugely important in keeping stress low and satisfaction high. Here are three flooring renovation mistakes to avoid during your next project:

1. Don’t buy cheap flooring materials. Renovating your home can be expensive, and while you can usually find places to cut costs, one place you shouldn’t is your flooring. Choosing the wrong materials can lead to having to replace it again far before the expected lifetime, so be sure to buy quality and durable flooring. You might have to spend more money upfront, but it’ll save you money in the long run.

2. Don’t set unrealistic timelines. The golden rule of renovation is that your preferred timeline most likely won’t be met. Unexpected issues can arise, causing the completion date to be moved back. In the case of flooring, you may have to wait several days after installation to move furniture back on your new floors. Give yourself and your installers extra time and both parties will be less stressed throughout the project.

3. Don’t under budget your flooring project. No home renovation project is going to be inexpensive, so it’s crucial to save for your home improvement projects and to prepare for both expected and unexpected costs that you might run into. You may think that you only need to budget for materials and labour, but you’ll also want to consider any costs and unexpected changes that might occur during the process. And in case anything goes wrong during your project, always purchase more flooring than you need.

Are you thinking of updating your flooring? We hope these tips will help you avoid some common mistakes. If you’re making updates to your home, be sure to send us over some photos—we’d love to see them!