Fall has started and the holidays are just around the corner. We know this is a busy time of the year and it may not seem like the best time to start a home renovation project, but there are some benefits to moving forward with your project now instead of waiting until later. Flooring is one way to raise your home’s appeal, especially when greeting guests in your entryway or hosting friends and family in your living room.

Re-flooring your home is also a quick and affordable home improvement project that can make a huge difference in the overall feel of your home. This means that you will be able to enjoy your new flooring before, during, and after the holidays. Here are some things to consider if you’re thinking about replacing the flooring in your home before the holidays:

Improve your Home’s Appeal

A vital part of any good holiday gathering is a comfortable environment. If you’re worried that your outdated home décor may distract your guests, replacing your flooring can instantly improve the look and feel of your home. Warm and rich hardwood flooring can enhance the ambiance of your holiday decorations and make a beautiful background for any holiday photos. Modern luxury vinyl plank in your entryway can give your home that instant wow effect when your guests arrive. High-quality flooring will not only bring joy to your holiday gathering, but will add value to your home long after the holidays are over.

Stress Less about the Mess

If you’ve hosted a holiday gathering in the past, you know that messes can occur and can cause stress and worry. With the advances in flooring, spills and stains are not something that you have to worry so much about anymore. From carpet to luxury vinyl flooring, most new flooring materials are built with spill and stain resistance in mind. Choosing the best flooring type for each room can also help you avoid scratching and damage overtime, luxury vinyl for example is both water and stain resistant making it perfect for kitchens and bathrooms. Making sure you have a new, high-quality flooring can help you worry less about your guests spilling and focus more on creating life-long memories.

The Gift that Keeps Giving

Replacing your flooring now is a long-term investment in your home’s value and your family’s comfort. To get the most out of your flooring investment make sure to consider flooring that is durable, long-lasting, and is in a neutral color/style. Here are some tips and tricks to help extend the life of your new flooring:

• Hardwood Floors – with the proper care and regular refinishing, your hardwood floors should last a lifetime. Sweep and vacuum your floors regularly and have them sanded and refinished every 7-10 years.
• Luxury vinyl floors – Typically luxury vinyl flooring will last anywhere between 10-25 years with the proper care. Sweep, vacuum and mop regularly. Your luxury vinyl flooring should be water resistant, however cleaning up large spills quickly will help to extend the life of your flooring. Taking care while moving heavy furniture and appliances can also help extend the life of your floors.
• Carpet flooring – With proper care, high-quality carpet can last up to 20 years. Make sure to vacuum your carpet regularly, clean up spills quickly (even if your carpet is stain resistant), and have your carpets professionally cleaned once a year.

Trust the Flooring Experts at Country Flooring Direct this Holiday Season

Improve your home’s appeal and creating a beautiful holiday landscape this season with new floors from Country Flooring Direct. With our large selection of flooring types, styles, and colors you’re bound to find the perfect flooring for your home. Schedule your at home appointing with our flooring experts today!