A few tips on hardwood floors can save you money. Pre-planning ensures you end up with the right hardwood floors for your budget and lifestyle. The only upfront investment you need to make is your personal time.<\/p>\n
The first thing you want to do is\u00a0set a budget. You can spend tens of thousands of dollars on a whole house hardwood floors project, but if you set a budget, you can deflate that expense.<\/p>\n
Another way to get exactly what you want is to work in stages. This can be as simple as dividing your house into zones. For example:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
This area should include the main entrance, such as the foyer. A hallway, alcove and\/or staircase that lead off of this entryway are included.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Any room(s) that can be seen from the foyer should be included in your initial planning, such as a living room, dining room and\/or kitchen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
This area should include any leftover rooms on the first level, such as a half bath, pantry or laundry room.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
If your home has two levels, the\u00a0upstairs hallway, landing and rooms should be included in this zone. You may need to breakdown into smaller zones depending on your budget.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Anything left over goes into this zone, such as an unfinished basement or\u00a0bonus room\u00a0over the\u00a0garage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Using your budget, you can create a timeline for scheduling each zone to be completed. Be realistic about how long each zone will take to complete, payoff and move on to the next zone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Consider different ways you can pay for your new hardwood floors.<\/p>\n
The type of wood you choose can impact your budget negatively or positively. Some wood species are more expensive than others.<\/p>\n
There are alternatives you may not have considered that will give you the hardwood flooring you envisioned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Some of the best-looking floors come from other homes that have been\u00a0reclaimed\u00a0by professional salvagers. You can save money and end up with amazing refinished floors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
If you can find enough of an in-stock flooring, you can negotiate a better price. Retailers are always eager to move inventory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Discontinued flooring is usually marked down. Be sure there is enough to complete your project, especially if you\u2019re working in zones. It\u2019s best to have the same hardwood flooring throughout the first level or second level for continuity of design.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Buying factory seconds can save you money. You can usually afford to buy a little extra in case you run into a few unusable boards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Custom flooring orders often end up with overruns, you can save a lot when you opt for these deals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Always check if your supplier has any canceled orders and negotiate a better price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
If your existing floors are in good shape, but you simply prefer a different finish, consider\u00a0refinishing your floors. This cost is significantly less than new hardwood flooring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A great way to save money on hardwood floors is to do all the prep work yourself. This can reduce the initial cost while you leave the installation to professionals.<\/p>\n
Some prep work might include:<\/p>\n
Depending on the type of flooring system you opt for, you may be able to\u00a0install the new hardwood flooring\u00a0yourself to save more money. Or, you may decide that the installing your new floor isn\u2019t your forte and use professional installers.<\/p>\n
You can save money when you\u00a0refinish hardwood floors\u00a0yourself.<\/p>\n
Another way to save money is to become the salvager just for the floors. This will take time but can save you a lot of money.<\/p>\n
Use money-saving tips to get the best deal on new hardwood flooring. All it takes is a willingness to consider all possibilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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