In comparison to regularly finished wooden floors, Liam argues that painted surfaces are "so easy" to damage or mark, leading to replacement costs or time spent maintaining the floor.
While opting to paint floors may seem like a bright idea at the time, it can quickly become an annoyance when the time comes to sell the property.
The DIY interiors ‘upgrade’ that’s really making your home drop in value – it’s a nightmare to maintain too WHEN it comes to giving your home a makeover, the value it adds to your home is just as important as the aesthetic upgrade.
Liam says: "Opting to paint can negatively affect the value of the home and deter buyers - with many preferring original flooring that offers a more timeless appeal.
He adds: "For people with children or pet-heavy homes, painted floors can pose a challenge, it only takes dragging furniture or dropping a sharp object to scratch the surface and harm the overall aesthetic.
