Woods floors can usually make a home a home sell much quicker as polled by many real estate agents.  An appraiser may point out that there are many things to take a look at when evaluating the worth of a home with hardwood flooring, such as their condition, color and quality.  Hardwood floors do not directly increase the appraised value of the home – but really any nice new surface could add value to a home.

It’s best to check out the local neighborhood and see if you are the only home without hardwood in an entryway – as that may cost you.  Not having hardwood floors can take away value IF the buyers are expecting the house to have them.  It an important difference, but something to think about.  This can be carried over into other features of the home, such as landscaping, backyard size and more.

Well, you may be able to fix it on your own.  If it curling right at the door, you can purchase a small transition strip at your local hardware and flooring store.  The transition strip is used when two separate flooring come together and are usually made of brass or aluminum-colored metal or wood.  They may be flat or have one side slightly raised.

Glue down the edge of the vinyl floor tiles before installing the transition strip (try doing this in warmer temperatures as it will work better).  You can use flooring glue or something called Liquid Nails to apply under the area where the tiles are curling.  Then use something with a straight edge to keep the edge of the tile down and put weight on it till it sets overnight.

If the tile continues to want to curl up even after removing the weight, try putting weight back on it for another 24 hours.  As a last resort, you may consider cutting the curl off but only if the transition strip you’ve purchased can cover the area you’ve cut out.  Once the tiles are staying down, install the transition strip.