Home Improvements: How to Manage Your Floor Renovation Cost

The floor once said to the rug, “I’m scared they’re going to replace me!” The rug replied, “don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!” OK, but poor floor joke attempts aside, new flooring can make a major difference to how your home looks.

But how much does the average floor renovation cost? And, is it worth the effort?

Well, you can refresh and revitalize your living space without having to spend money on other aspects of your home with new flooring. You can also warm up a room and give it so much more character by adding a quality wooden floor, for example.

So now, let’s look at how to manage your floor renovation cost in a way where you stay on budget and get the desired results.

Floor Renovation and Flooring Ideas

New flooring can range massively in price. You could be looking at anywhere between $3.50 to $25 per square foot, or more, depending on where you shop and your tastes. Also, there will be labor costs that can be anything from say 50 cents to $5 for every square foot. 

But, we should say that even if you end up spending over your remodel budget on quality flooring, it might all be worth it if you’re selling your home. The reason is, you can give buyers an impression of more perceived value in your home with a flooring upgrade. We recommend you look into real wood flooring for the ultimate effect.

But, even if you opt for cheaper options, you can still lift a room to look so much better than before. For instance, there are vinyl floor renovation options available that mimic other materials like different woods or tiles so well. 

Other Types of Flooring

So we’ve mentioned real wood and vinyl flooring already, but what other options are there?

Well, on the high-quality end of things you can opt for porcelain or natural stone tiles. Then you have ceramic tiles which may be a little cheaper but still can look beautiful. With tiles, you might pay somewhere between $5 to $25 per square foot or more.

Then, of course, you can go for carpeting. This flooring type can be an excellent upgrade if you haven’t got carpeting already and have cold winters where you live.

Carpeting keeps you warmer in the colder months but also acts as a good insulator to keep heat inside, which can save you money on your power bill. Plus, carpeting is pretty cheap, starting at around $3 per square foot. 

Lastly, we’d like to mention the popular choice of rubber tiles. If you have kids or have rooms with heavy footfall, rubber tiles are an excellent choice. They tend to cost around the $10 mark per square foot. 

Find a Floor Renovation Cost to Suit You

In the end, floor renovation cost doesn’t have to break the bank. But, if you see your new flooring as an investment, then it might be worth splashing out a little on the renovation.

So good luck finding what you want! And please, check out our blog for more posts.