What floors add value?

[SamCo]

Hi guys.

I am in the process of getting my bungalow renovation planned out. I have heard that the crème de la crème of flooring is solid wood flooring but I have also heard it comes with disadvantages so I have looked into engineered wood. According to https://lifestyleflooringuk.co.uk/engineered-wood-flooring-advice this guide it is not really suitable for installing in bathrooms which leaves me with 2 options.

I phoned Lifestyle Flooring UK and they put me in the direction of "LVT" - this stands for luxury vinyl tiles... They said if I wanted to ad value then Karndean and Amtico are the recognised brand in this type of flooring. I have had a good look and Amtico Spacia looks great.
My question is, do I go for solid wood or engineered and just install a cheaper version of LVT in the bathrooms or do I install Amtico throughout? Which will add most value and be easier to sell with?

 

[Mottie]

I wouldn’t think any floor would add value. One mans meat and all that....

 

[flameport]

If this is a bungalow you will be living in, fit what you want.

If it's to sell, then fit cheap carpet. Regardless of what you fit, any new owner will inevitably want something else.

"LVT" - this stands for luxury vinyl tiles.

Suppliers may claim that, but in the end it's just overpriced crap plastic.

 

[EddieM]

Nothing other than adding floor space increases the value of a property, might make it easier to sell certainly, but add value, no.