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AndyA

(16,993 posts)
28. A couple of ideas for you
Sat Nov 9, 2013, 04:30 PM
Nov 2013

Since you aren't planning on remaining in the house, check with a local carpet store for remnants or damaged carpeting. Sometimes carpeting from the factory has flaws which can often be cut out. It might require an extra seam or two where the pieces meet, but a good installer can make those almost invisible. As long as the color is neutral, new carpeting will make a huge impact on the appearance of your house.

I just bought peel and stick vinyl from Home Depot for my utility room. I got the "Carrera Marble" pattern and it looks great. Very neutral, low gloss, and looks like it will be durable. 30 square feet for $30, and it doesn't take long to install.

Companies that redo bathtubs will do tile as well. The ones I've seen look great--don't know how well they hold up over time, but they look brand new in the beginning.

Make sure to get rid of clutter (including drawers and closets) and remove photos of people before showing your house. Clean, clean, clean makes a big difference as well. It's amazing how many people do not do this, and the ones who do sell their homes faster and for more money.

Best of luck to you in getting your house ready--I hope it sells quickly.

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I had an idea Turbineguy Feb 2013 #1
My experience has been Digit Feb 2013 #9
Thanks for the info. Turbineguy Feb 2013 #15
You might want to replace the countertop. Warpy Feb 2013 #2
Oh please say the backspash can stay! Digit Feb 2013 #10
If you go new countertops and you can keep the counter top run under 10 feet, Home Depot has.... Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #3
We love the HD / Lowes laminates for short runs. X_Digger Feb 2013 #5
The pre-made formica sounds great for the house I am moving to Digit Feb 2013 #11
It might be worth your while to find a local fabricator... Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #14
Flooring: Not sure where you are, and it probably doesn't matter. HD or Lowes are possibles, but.... Stinky The Clown Feb 2013 #4
I agree that is a great idea to price things from different sources Digit Feb 2013 #12
For what its worth, we did our own measurung and got the proposals based on that, Stinky The Clown Feb 2013 #16
A handyman we use told us about a store called Floor & Decor Mosby Feb 2013 #19
How is the exterior? Adsos Letter Feb 2013 #6
Exterior is pretty good Digit Feb 2013 #13
You might have if you haven't already Wash. state Desk Jet Feb 2013 #7
I confess, I AM a Realtor Digit Feb 2013 #17
painted wood RILib Feb 2013 #20
realtor RILib Feb 2013 #8
Well,one thing at a time. Wash. state Desk Jet Feb 2013 #18
one idea on the carpet is to give the new owners a 'carpet allowance' so they can choose their own NMDemDist2 Feb 2013 #21
If you saw my house, you would know why this would not work Digit Feb 2013 #22
if it's concrete sub floor, you could try a stain treatment NMDemDist2 Feb 2013 #23
It is a split level Digit Feb 2013 #24
What can I use for the master bath floor? Digit Feb 2013 #25
If you break out the tile you will have to remove the the sub floor-plywood. Wash. state Desk Jet Feb 2013 #26
laminate flooring installation bifusa Nov 2013 #27
A couple of ideas for you AndyA Nov 2013 #28
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