How To Transform a Living Space With a New Floor On The Cheap
Can you really put in a new laminate or hardwood floor covering with a tight budget? "Absolutely," says Jeff Blackburn, Technical Advisor at AffordaFloors.com. "Knowing where to purchase your flooring and installing it yourself can literally save you thousands of dollars." The hottest trend in having new flooring put in your home is to roll up your sleeves and with a few basic tools, put in your own flooring.
(PRWEB) November 1, 2006 -- Can you really put in a new laminate or hardwood floor covering with a tight budget? "Absolutely," says Jeff Blackburn, Technical Advisor at AffordaFloors.com. "Knowing where to purchase your flooring and installing it yourself can literally save you thousands of dollars." The hottest trend in having new flooring put in your home is to roll up your sleeves and with a few basic tools, put in your own flooring.
"The types of floors that lend themselves to this situation are laminate and hardwood flooring." With laminate flooring, you need some basic tools such as a wood-cutting saw and a tape measure, along with an installation kit which usually runs around $20. For hardwood, just a few basic tools for cutting and measuring, and a trowel for spreading adhesive are what's needed.
"The best prices are found on the Internet," states Blackburn. "You can find laminate and hardwood floors at 30 to 50 percent below retail, sometimes even more if you check out the sale and clearance items." So open up your web browser and do some hunting for flooring bargains. Once you have settled on a floor that suits your taste and budget, you can have it delivered to your door. In most cases though, you can save even more on shipping if you have it delivered to a local shipping terminal where you can pick it up and carry it home.
Once you have your new laminate or hardwood flooring at home, let it acclimate inside the house for 24 to 48 hours and then begin putting it down. Most flooring comes with installation instructions, but you can also call or email the business you bought it from for some advice on installing the particular type of flooring that you purchased. "It's not as hard as most people imagine it to be. If you are the least bit handy with basic tools, you can install it yourself," says Blackburn.
The difference that a new laminate or hardwood floor can make in a room is dramatic, and there has never been a better time to shop for it than right now. There are bargains galore and a tremendous selection to choose from. So what are you waiting for? A new look for those rooms are only a click away.
About AffordaFloors.com
AffordaFloors is a leading seller of hardwood and laminate flooring. For more information on flooring products call 1-866-356-6789 or visit www.affordafloors.com.
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