In comparison real hardwood flooring costs an average 5 to 10 per square foot with installation running an additional 4 to 8 per square foot.
Tile or hardwood floors first.
Affordable tile wood floor.
A good dropcloth is a wise investment in your house because you can use it repeatedly.
Finally faux wood tiles can be an affordable option for you.
It seems like it would be easier to lay the flooring first and not have to cut it to fit against the toekick or to cover up the gap with shoe moldings.
Use engineered wood flooring rather than solid hardwood.
After the hardwood floor is installed have the tile installer install the tile.
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Engineered wood a sandwich of wood veneer on top and high grade plywood below is slightly thinner than solid hardwood.
With faux wood tile floors you get all the benefits of hardwood without the negatives attached to it.
An underlayment adds another 1 4 inch to 1 2 inch to the total flooring thickness.
In this side by side comparison you can notice the slight variation of texture that shows that the left side is in fact tile and the right is hardwood.
Be sure to use a canvas drop cloth.
The best way to make sure that your flooring stays clean is to avoid spilling paint on it in the first place.
Paint drips are a valid concern whether you have previously finished the floor or not.
Photo by mary cook pros of wood look tile.