negotiate a lower price or accept a flooring allowance in your final contract. Obviously, a clean carpet is best. These options can help you keep costs low and still make a good impression.
OTHER FLOORING TYPES OORING TYPES
No matter the material, if you have a floor that’s a little worse for wear, clean it thoroughly. Pay attention to special details that vary by the type of material. Take tiny steps until you find the right fix. Your hardwood floor can probably get by with a good waxing. Vacuum the joints where dirt accumulates. Refinishing is a last resort. Give tile floors a heavy scrubbing. Clean the grout joints in between the tiles. If that doesn’t work, have it re-grouted. In some instances, you might feel the only option is to replace flooring. Make this a last resort. You might be pleasantly surprised how some tender-loving care can make a floor shine! When these non-carpet flooring types need more than cleaning, consider repairs. However, in some cases, it’s cheaper to replace your floor than to have it repaired. If your current flooring is damaged beyond repair, you might have to replace it. When you do, consider less-expensive flooring options. For example, Luxury Vinyl Planks can be less-expensive and easier to install. LVP, is a very popular option currently as it is very durable, can be water-proof, animal and kid roof as well.
BRIGHTENING YOUR HOME
Lighting is an essential element to update when prepping your house for sale. As with flooring, tackle lighting improvements by 59
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