Audience Pixel
HomeBlogQuestions to Ask Yourself When Looking for New Floors

Questions to Ask Yourself When Looking for New Floors

HomeBlogQuestions to Ask Yourself When Looking for New Floors
Blog QuestionsToAskYourselfWhenLookingForNewFloors

Shopping for new floors can be daunting, and it is certainly not an inexpensive renovation to make to your home. Making the decision to change your flooring is one that should be well-informed – buyer’s remorse with a pair of shoes is one thing, but with new floors…

No thanks.

Sure, you may not be the floor expert (that’s why we’re here, after all), but there are questions you should ask yourself – and ways to better prepare for the project – to make sure the end result is exactly what you have in mind. The feeling of where to begin is confusing in and of itself, but here are a few places that make an excellent starting point to guide you to the finish line.

Which rooms will be re-floored?

Are you re-doing only your kitchen or the entire main floor? Is the carpet in the basement being ripped up? Do you just need a change in the master bedroom?

Figuring out the scope of your project will not only help you get a better sense of the total costs but will also help you determine which flooring options might be best suited for certain parts of the house. For example, you don’t want carpet in high-traffic areas and your kitchen might be a great place to install waterproof flooring. If you have pets or young children, that could further shrink your options to a few excellent ones that better suit your lifestyle.

Determining what part(s) of the house will get new flooring will almost certainly result in a more cost-effective and attractive result overall.

How will the new floors impact your current home design?

If you’re ready to swap out your floors but not ditch the rest of your home’s aesthetic, things like floor colors and design are key things to think about when deciding which direction to go in. Neutral colors will always be a safer option that are more likely to match the widest range of décor. Statement pieces like bright or bold area rugs or quirky furniture can also be added or removed to enhance the feel of a room.

Additionally, the size of a room is crucial for deciding which floor colors to go with. Always remember that darker floors will make a large room feel more intimate while lighter floors will make a small room feel more expansive and less cramped

Are the new floors easy to maintain?

New floors are an investment for you and your home, and as such, proper upkeep is essential to them lasting a long time – as well as adding value to your home. Are you looking to install floors that are easy (and inexpensive!) to clean and maintain, or are you happy to spend a ton of time and budget for let’s say, hardwood floors? Are you older and perhaps don’t have the energy for the work that high-maintenance floors will demand? Do you have toddlers or pets and therefore messes are a part of your day-to-day life? Each of these questions can result in very different flooring outcomes, but it’s important to be honest about what you’re able to maintain and afford long-term.

Shopping for new floors can feel like an overwhelming task to take on, but if you start off on the right foot, it can – and should be – a fun experience that ultimately makes your home feel like new. These questions are a few places to begin as you prepare to meet with professionals and get the project off the ground. And if you’re ready to take the next step to replacing your flooring, trust Refloor to help guide you through the process. Contact us today.

Scroll to Top

For A Limited Time Only Get The Lowest Price Guaranteed* + 0% Interest & NO Payments for two full years!**

Save BIG on New Flooring during our Overstock Sale!

Hurry - This Limited Time Offer Won't Last Long!

Ready to Get Started?

*Lowest Price Guarantee: If within 30 days prior to your quote from Refloor and at least 5 days prior to your scheduled installation, you receive a lower price for the same product, installation and guarantees from a licensed national retailer regularly doing business in our market area, Refloor will beat that price. To qualify, the offer must be presented to Refloor on the letterhead of the licensed national competitor and must include product name and price, product weight, style type, thickness, plank width and length, wear layer thickness, all in-home measurements specifically listing all dimensions and transitions of each area to be covered, all prep charges, and an itemized listing of applicable warranties and/or services for comparison. Refloor has the right, in its sole discretion, to determine whether the written estimate qualifies for the offer. Refloor will not match a competitor’s bonus or free offer, special offer, rebate, financing offer, clearance, discontinued or closeout price, or installation special. Subject to change.

**If the amount financed is paid in full before Promo Period expires. Monthly payments are not required during the Promo Period. Any unpaid balance and amounts owed after Promo Period will be paid over 84 monthly payments. For example, assuming the full credit limit is used on loan approval date and no payments are made during Promo Period, for every $1,000 financed at a fixed interest rate of 24.99%, 24 monthly payments of $0 followed by 84 monthly payments of $28.29. This example is an estimate only. Actual payment amounts based on amount and timing of purchases. Call 866-936-0602 for financing costs and terms. Financing for the GreenSky® consumer loan program is provided by Equal Opportunity Lenders. GreenSky® is a registered trademark of GreenSky, LLC, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Bank USA. NMLS #1416362. Loans originated by Goldman Sachs are issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. NMLS #208156. www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Previous orders excluded. Limited time offer subject to change.