The number of products offered by the local flooring company can be overwhelming unless you walk in with a plan. Knowing, for instance, that you want an inexpensive vinyl plank flooring in your laundry room allows you to only look at those products. Time that is spent in other parts of the flooring company display room will not help you find the products that you need for that laundry room space. In contrast, if you go into a display area knowing that you are looking for traditional hardwood flooring you will be less likely to waste your time in the section of the store that only has laminate flooring or vinyl flooring.
From area rugs to whole room carpets, there are a number of products offered by the flooring companies in many cities. And while it may be tempting to consider ordering these items online, it is often in your advantage to make sure that you have an opportunity to see and to touch the flooring that you want to install in your home.
Flooring and Countertops Help Create the Spaces That Are the Most Used in Your Home
Although there are many flooring options available, 90% of real estate agents claim that homes with wood floors sell faster and for more money. For this reason, there are many homes that continue to include wood floors instead of the newer laminate products that are used. Outside of the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room, carpet accounts for 51% of the total flooring market in the U.S. Deciding where to purchase these wood flooring products and carpet, however, takes some careful consideration. From the price that you need to pay to the quality of the installation, it is important that you make your purchase decisions very carefully.
Consider some of these facts and figures about the remodeling products that help homes look their best and hold their value:
- 81% of property owners tend to choose flooring material for its look and feel.
- 63% of property owners also tend to choose flooring material for its durability.
- At 95%, countertops are the most popular feature to upgrade in a kitchen.
- 72% of home owners when it comes to choosing countertops make their choice for the look and feel of the material; 53% make their choice based on durability.
- 60% of home improvement projects included the kitchen, according to an Empire Today study.
- 35% of all outdoor kitchen owners indicate that they are likely to make an upgrade in the next three years.
The products on display at a flooring company can allow home owners to touch a choice, as well as look at it up close. Taking the time to examine these products before they are installed can help you create the kitchen, bathroom, or other spaces in your home. When you find the best kind of flooring you are able to add color and function to your space.
