Paint the Floors for a Fresh New Look and Minimal Investment

Looking for a way to freshen up a space without investing in new wood floors or carpet?  Do a little investigating to figure out if painting the floors might be an option.  There isn’t a better way to bring color to a space – and anyone can do it, unlike installing wood flooring or carpet, which is a more serious commitment, including product cost and installation.

No matter what era your home was built in, there are ways to make color work on the floor – and because paint is one of the lowest cost, easiest materials to work with, it’s no big deal if you don’t love the result – simply paint over it or go with a more traditional product, like tile, carpet, or wood.  But it’s worth a shot, because you just might love it.

If you are thinking of putting your house on the market, also consider painting outside spaces such as patio, porch and walkway surfaces – it’s a great way to freshen up ragged old concrete without replacing it.  If surfaces might become slippery, mix some light sand into the paint before applying – you will find this in little packets next to the outdoor paint in any supply store.

Make sure to check with your HOA if you have one – some place limits on color pallettes for outdoor use.  If you don’t have an HOA to limit your selection, don’t be afraid to go bright and cheerful, and try to complement it with a memorable door color as well!

Here is an article from House Beautiful that features several different designers talking about how they have used painted floors to transform different types of spaces.