When to redo the flooring in your home

Have you ever asked yourself the question “is it time to redo my floors?” Which raises the question “how do I know?” Able & Ready Construction, your remodeling specialist in Prescott, offers a simple checklist to help you know if it's time to think about redoing your floors.

You may want to consider redoing your floors if:

☑ Your health is at stake
Carpets can hold insects, allergens and even mold. If your carpet is smelly, it’s definitely time to replace it. It's a good idea to replace it if it's old.

☑ There are numerous repairs to make
If your home's floors are severely damaged, they'll need to be replaced. Cracked tiles, curled vinyl, permanent stains and dented laminate floors are all signs that your flooring needs to be replaced. Flooring made from engineered hardwood can break easily and they can't be refinished.

☑ You're trying to update your home's look
Not a lot of 1970's carpeting styles go with 2018 décor trends. If your otherwise pristine older home looks dated because of the carpet, it may be in desperate need of a total flooring makeover.

☑ Your lifestyle changes
Got a new member of the family? Sometimes a new member or two may require a change in your flooring needs. Children, pets and elderly family members may make you rethink your flooring needs. An accidental fall onto thick, plush, well-padded carpeting as opposed to tile can make quite a difference in the outcome. Durable, wear-resistant floors are good choices for children and pets. If possible your flooring choices should accommodate your household.

☑ You are preparing to sell your house
Outdated, stained, ugly or damaged floors are one of the main reasons homes languish on the market for months while sellers are busy covering the mortgage payments. Smart sellers update their home's floors to give the home a new, contemporary feel and make it more appealing to serious home buyers.

☑ You are buying a house
If the flooring, especially carpeting, hasn't been replaced in the home you're buying you don't know what all could be growing inside of it. And there's no better, and more affordable time, to redo your flooring than when the house is empty and you’re not laboring to move furniture all around.

Redoing your floors can help you better meet the needs of your home and your lifestyle. If you’re thinking of redoing or refinishing the floors in your Prescott home, the experts at Able & Ready Construction can help you find perfect flooring for your project. For a free consultation call us today at 928-775-6178.

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