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Anyone who has renovated a home before can attest to the fact that making significant upgrades can turn into a very costly endeavor in no more time than it takes to blink your eyes. Many homeowners try to save money by going the do-it-yourself route<\/em> only to realize that they bit off more than they could chew.<\/p>\n

Some homeowners cut corners by purchasing entry-level materials that end up disappointing them when the product fails after six months. Consumers often ask if it is possible to buy cheap flooring that looks expensive<\/strong>. Unfortunately, the answer to that question is a definite no.<\/p>\n

When you purchase new flooring, think of it as purchasing a new car; the good ones aren\u2019t cheap, the cheap ones aren\u2019t good, and you can\u2019t buy a new Maserati for the same price as a used Mazda.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to make a quick aesthetic fix on a rental property or a flip house, it may not make sense to pour thousands of dollars into a home improvement project. But if you plan to stay in your current home for any length of time, you\u2019re better off seeking financing options or saving your money until you can afford a reputable product and have it installed by a professional flooring company<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re unsure of how to differentiate between a good flooring product<\/a> and a cheap product, your best bet is to do your homework on the manufacturer and the warranties that company uses to back their materials.<\/p>\n

Say you\u2019re planning to change the flooring in your bathroom<\/a> or your kitchen and you\u2019d like a luxury vinyl product, but it isn\u2019t in your budget right now. Cutting corners by installing a cheap peel-and-stick tile from your local big-box store isn\u2019t going to give you the kind of results you\u2019re looking for, and you could wind up with a big mess on your hand if the adhesive on those tiles begins to fail.<\/p>\n

Another way to be sure you\u2019re buying a good product is to explore options with a shop-at-home flooring retailer based in your community. One of the benefits of using a shop-at-home company\u2019s services is that you\u2019ll be able to look at flooring samples in the comfort of your own home, at a time that\u2019s most convenient for you. Look for a company in good standing with the Better Business Bureau<\/a>, and be sure that they back their work with a written lifetime installation warranty.<\/p>\n

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If you live in the Metro Detroit area and would like to explore flooring samples in the privacy of your home, you should contact The Carpet Guys to schedule a free, in-home estimate<\/a> from one of our design consultants. We\u2019ll bring a variety of samples, styles, and colors from America\u2019s leading flooring manufacturers for you to choose from, we\u2019ll take all the necessary measurements, and we\u2019ll even move your furniture at no additional cost.<\/p>\n

In most cases, we can install in-stock products on the day following your appointment. To schedule your free in-home estimate from The Carpet Guys, give us a call at (248) 409-5359, or use the form-fill box on our website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Anyone who has renovated a home before can attest to the fact that making significant upgrades can turn into a very costly endeavor in no more time than it takes to blink your eyes. Many homeowners try to save money by going the do-it-yourself route only to realize that they bit off more than they […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4761","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nCan I Buy Cheap Flooring that looks expensive?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It may seem like a money-saving technique, but buying cheap quality flooring will hurt you in the long run. 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