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Help! I don't love this but hoping home buyers will!

3 months ago
last modified: 3 months ago

Hi, and thank you. I have been looking for a practical solution for two years. This is a picture of Anza Slyvan 6" Engineered Hardwood from Flooret. It's water-resistant and much denser than solid hardwood. I need something to go in my kitchen and the entire first floor. I bought enough to include bedrooms as well. My walls are revere pewter, and to me, the flooring is really busy. That said, I am hoping the average person is going to like it as it is wood, it's practical and durable. My plan is to sell the house in two years, and I wanted to add value after a forced renovation (water damage). LVP is less expensive but delivers all the benefits (mostly) and still offers real wood. I haven't installed it yet, and returns will be very expensive due to shipping. I live near Princeton, NJ. I would love to know if you like it and think it is money well spent.

Is $4 PER sq foot a good price for installation? No prep, materials, or Moving included in that price. 1000 sq feet total.

Thank you!!


Comments (14)

  • 3 months ago

    It photographs well. How it looks and feels in person will be the tipping point.

  • 3 months ago

    I tried Revere Pewter in my previous house and it looked like battleship gray. The gray trend was over around 2021, so I wouldn't paint in those tones for a resale in the near future.

  • PRO
    3 months ago

    IMO the flooring looks good. It doesn't seem overly busy, at least for wood flooring. Am thinking it would appeal to home buyers just fine.

  • 3 months ago

    Take chispa’s advice. The floors are a warm tone, the walls are cool - the two are fighting and if I was looking at your place, my first thought would be “needs paint”. Warm cream or white would complement the floors and paint is cheaper than replacing that floor.

  • 3 months ago
    last modified: 3 months ago

    Predicting if the flooring will appeal to buyers in two years is like anything else…their style/taste. I think it’s important to consider the kitchen cabinetry first and foremost. Buyers are usually fine with repainting rooms, but not dealing with kitchen updates. (For resale, if painting, suggest a neutral paint color so they can more easily imagine their things in the space and to better flatter the flooring.)


    If questioning the $4 charge, maybe call around if you haven’t already, and even compare quotes that include prep and finishing (unless doing yourself).

  • PRO
    3 months ago
    last modified: 3 months ago

    The photo doesn't represent the wall color. Revere Pewter is warm, not cool. I am sitting here looking at my Revere Pewter walls and my fabrics, and your flooring. I think the floors are fine. Keep them. Make sure the woodwork and ceiling are freshly painted and that you choose the best white. My choices would be Chantilly Lace or Simply White.






  • 3 months ago

    "LVP is less expensive but delivers all the benefits (mostly) and still offers real wood"


    I think something got lost between your thoughts and the keyboard.. LVP can't possibly offer real wood, it's vinyl (and IMO an oxymoron). Did you mean to type "engineered hardwood is less expensive than solid wood," or something like that?

  • 3 months ago

    The floors in the photo look good, like classic hardwood, appropriate for your area. The paint doesn't look good in the photo. When you go to paint for the sale, choose a white or off white paint that looks good in real life and in photos.

  • PRO
    3 months ago

    So what you have is what you deal with really too late to change your mind. Looks fine, pretty neutral . I do not like the choice of wall color with those floors .I often use Healing Aloe cut 25-50% for just a hint of very neutral color instaed of white .

  • 3 months ago

    Agree with Patricia Colwell Consulting. Wall color needs to be different, more neutral. Flooring is beautiful and neutral. Good choice.

  • 3 months ago
    last modified: 3 months ago

    Layout a box in your space and post a photo. Led bulb color variation will affect the color you see for the floors and walls. So does sun.

    You'll have European Oak wide plank engineered hardwood flooring. Like a current new construction home. All buyers will be happy about that. Sylvan has an extremely thin top layer. So be aware of that.

  • 3 months ago
    last modified: 3 months ago

    LVP should have specs of at least 5mm and be waterproof. I have seen LVP that looks and feels great.

    I would paint the walls a warm creamy off-white. I agree the gray trend is over.

  • 3 months ago

    That flooring looks like normal wood flooring. It is not "too busy".

  • PRO
    3 months ago

    I think the floors look nice, it will resell fine. The walls are totally moot- for the next couple years it's up to you if you like it or not. In a couple years when the time comes, you can just paint it white if you need to and call it a day.