How To Redo Floors On A Budget

Our viewer teaches you how to makeover your floors and countertops for almost no money.

How to redo floors on a budget. Waterproofing could entail improving drainage outside the home or around the foundation sealing interior cinderblock and repairing guttering. Prior to sanding remove all debris and clean the floor. First it might not be necessary to fully sand the floor to restore the finish unless there are visible dents permanent cupping or excessive wear.

That usually involves sanding and priming the floor. A screen a 120 grit placed on a floor buffer and re-coat may work just fine. Gives the look of hardwood floors without all the cost.

Mosaic tiles start at. Ranging from simple repainting of a wooden floor to modern vinyl to porcelain tile the money you save on flooring can contribute to that elegant pedestal bathtub. Sand down your floors re-stain and seal them most expensive most labor intensive.

Non porous surfaces such as tile or laminate require a specialty primer to seal the surface such as BIN or KILZ. Youll want to rent or borrow a floor buffer for this project. Seal the floor with a polyurethane sealant using a roller once the final coat of paint is sufficiently dry probably after 24 hours.

Keeping your space dry is not where you want to skimp on the budget. Learn How to Redo Your Floors and Countertops on a Budget Rachael Ray Show Skip to main content. Prep The floor must be properly prepped in order for the finish to last.

Choosing the right floor based on the above criteria will ensure that your floors enhance your lifestyle in every possible way. Waterproofing HomeAdvisor says waterproofing is the single most expensive portion of a basement remodel costing on average about 4500. The TrafficMaster Manvel is a classic 12 x 12-inch tile that costs well under 1 per square foot and can be used for bathroom floors but also as a wall tile.