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The Impact of Floor Refinishing on Home Value in Atlanta, GA

November 14, 2024

Refinishing hardwood floors is one of the best investments a homeowner can make for their property. Read about the benefits, ROI, and more below.

Over time, even the most well-maintained floors will show signs of wear, such as scratches, dullness, and uneven surfaces. By opting for professional floor refinishing in Atlanta, GA, homeowners can restore their floors’ original beauty, enhance the overall appearance of their home, and even increase their market appeal.

Revitalize Your Home With Refinished Floors

Refinishing your hardwood floors can have a dramatic impact on your home’s overall appearance. Here’s how professional refinishing services revitalize your space:

Restores natural beauty and enhances style: Refinishing removes scratches, dents, and stains, bringing out the wood’s grain patterns and deep tones. It also allows you to change the color, giving you the flexibility to modernize your space or match your new design and decor.
Creates a polished and updated look: A fresh finish provides a smooth, even surface that adds warmth and sophistication to every room.
Brightens and opens up spaces: Refinished floors can reflect more light, making rooms feel larger, more inviting, and visually appealing.
Elevates home renovation projects: Refinishing should be a priority during home renovations, as it ties together your overall design while maintaining the charm and elegance of your hardwood floors.

The Financial Benefits of Refinishing Your Floors Before Selling

Refinishing your floors is a smart financial investment if you plan to sell your home. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2022 Remodeling Impact Report, hardwood floor refinishing has an impressive ROI of 147%.¹ This means that for every $3,000 you spend on refinishing, you could add approximately $4,410 to your home’s resale value.

Why Do Refinished Floors Attract Buyers?

Refinished floors attract buyers because they make a positive first impression. They set the stage for the rest of the home, signaling to the buyer that the property has been well-maintained and cared for.

Additionally, prospective buyers appreciate refinished floors because they won’t need to make immediate upgrades or repairs. This turn-key appeal is important in today’s competitive market, where buyers are looking for homes that require minimal work before moving in.

Long-Term Advantages of Floor Refinishing for Homeowners

Refinishing hardwood floors offers several long-term benefits for homeowners in Atlanta, GA. Here’s a deeper look at these advantages:

Enhanced Durability and Lifespan: Refinishing adds a protective layer to your hardwood floors, which shields them from everyday wear and tear and protects them from scratches, dents, and spills. As a result, homeowners can avoid the need for costly replacements and repairs.
Environmental Benefits: By choosing to refinish, you contribute to reducing waste and minimizing the demand for new materials. This makes it a more sustainable choice that aligns with environmentally conscious homeownership.
Health Benefits: Old finishes and worn floors can harbor dust, allergens, and harmful chemicals. Refinishing eliminates these hazards by stripping away the old finish and sealing the wood with a fresh coat, creating a healthier environment for you and your family.

Choose Footprints Floors in Atlanta For Expert Services Today

If you’re ready to invest in professional floor refinishing, contact Footprints Floors in Atlanta , GA. We specialize in transforming worn, dull hardwood floors into beautiful, refreshed surfaces that elevate the look and feel of your home.

Whether your floors need a simple touch-up or a full restoration, our expert team is dedicated to delivering outstanding craftsmanship that exceeds your expectations.

Schedule your consultation with us today and breathe new life into your hardwood floors.

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Key Takeaways

Investing in refinishing can restore your hardwood to like-new condition, bringing back its shine while removing surface-level scratches, dents, and stains.
According to a 2022 NAR report, hardwood refinishing offers an estimated 147% ROI.
Buyers are attracted to homes with refinished flooring because it makes the property feel clean, updated, and well cared for.
Along with improving resale value and durability, refinishing is considered a more sustainable choice than buying new and offers health benefits by removing dust and allergens.

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Revitalize Your Home
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Choose Footprints Floors For Expert Floor Refinishing

Noel Brewick

Sandy Springs Owner

I have been the proud owner of the Footprints Floors Sandy Springs / Alpharetta area franchise since 2019. I was born and raised in Mitchell, South Dakota (home of the world’s only Corn Palace!). My wife Laura and I have resided in Sandy Springs since 2013 and are blessed with two beautiful daughters, ages eight and ten. I attended the University of South Dakota, majoring in business administration and was captain of the swim team. After college I moved to Denver and was employed by Sherwin-Williams Paint Company for five years before transitioning into the bedding industry. For 22 years prior to Footprints Floors, I was employed by Serta Simmons Bedding Company in six different cities across the country. I served in a wide range of positions in both sales and finance, from account manager Director of National Accounts and VP of sales.

My most enjoyable part about being a part of Footprints Floors is working with customers to make their flooring dreams a reality! My guiding principle is to only recommend products or processes that will achieve the customers vision while also staying in budget and adding value and beauty to their home. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, keeping up with my daughter’s various activities, golf, swimming and travel.

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Matt Therriault

Peachtree City Owner

Matt Therriault is the proud owner of the Footprints Floors Peachtree City and is no stranger to the home renovation industry. After moving to Atlanta from Chicago with his wife and two daughters about 7 years ago, Matt started a business called Peachtree City Home Rescue, and began working small remodeling jobs all over southern Georgia. Matt is a former firefighter, paramedic, and professional renovation expert. He uses his extensive knowledge of the flooring industry, as well as his skills in communicating with customers and individuals in the community to ensure that every customer not only has a great looking floor after the project, but that the experience as a whole is a memorable professional one. He has high standards of honesty, integrity and professionalism and brings these with him to every project and every customer he interacts with. Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters and is excited to expand the Footprints Floors quality, experience, and service to the Southern Georgia area.

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Tim Busbee

Northern Atlanta Owner

Tim Busbee is the proud owner of Footprints Floors of Northern Atlanta serving the area from Marietta to Cumming and North Georgia. Born and raised in Savannah, GA, Tim graduated from Georgia Southern University with a BA in Marketing and then moved to Atlanta to pursue his professional career. While in Atlanta, Tim met his wife, Dani, who is an accomplished equestrian rider who competes, trains horses, and coaches students in a variety of English disciplines. Tim and Dani are now living in Woodstock GA with their two beautiful children Avery & Miles.

Prior to joining the Footprints Floors family, Tim spent the previous 10+ years of his professional career in Corporate America with Enterprise Holdings where he rose through the leadership ranks, ran multiple territories, mentored hundreds of employees, and received accolades for his teams' high level of customer service performance. Tim is excited to bring his many years of customer-centric service, professionalism, and integrity to the local flooring industry in Northern Atlanta.

In his free time, Tim is an avid Atlanta sports fanatic, loves being outdoors, doing anything competitive and he especially loves spending time with his family and making his kids laugh!

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Kevin Moore

East Atlanta & Duluth Owner

I spent most of my professional career as an I.T. Professional Services Program Manager. I have worked for many great companies such as IBM, Cisco, The Home Depot, Synamedia and BetterCloud to name a few. After my wife was brave enough to make a career change from Corporate Accounting to an AMI Certified Montessori Teacher (and loves it!), I decided that it was time for me to make a change as well. I have always been an active DIY'r and HGTV junkie and felt that I missed my true calling for construction management. After searching for several years, I decided to make a career change and opened my Footprints Floors franchise in 2021. I really enjoy helping my customers complete their projects to improve on their most important asset; their home. I believe that all customers deserve an honest, reputable and fair contractor that will aspire to deliver 5 star results. Those are the principles that guide me daily.

I have a wonderful wife, 2 young adult children, 2 cats, a sassy Husky and have resided in the Atlanta Metro area for the past 18 years. I am an avid runner and also love to roller skate, hike, kayak and play in the dirt.

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