no it will not increase the value.

parquet flooring is considered poor mans hardwood.

it is inexpensive and looks that way to potential buyers.

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Ok. Thanks. What flooring will increase the value. Will tile increase the value?

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In general remodeling any part of a home that is in "reasonable" condition will not return more than the cost of the remodeling.

More typically it is in the range of 70-90%. That is more more major remodeling of home.

But the survies show a large range in returns from city to city and size of project related to the home.

Now the other thing is that no one here knows what level your condo is or what kind or area that you are in.

What level of finish is expected?

But in general tile is not a bedroom floor material.

If you are planning on selling in a year or so I was contact a couple of local real estate agents that heavly work the area. Ask them what needs to be done to get it ready and what buyers in that area and value expect.

natural stone (marble, granite, etc), and natural (solid) hardwood plank floor coverings will increase the value of a home more considerably than textile flooring and fake woods.

Ceramic, porcelain, and natural (solid) hardwood strip floor coverings will also but to a lesser degree than the above to the educated appraiser.

the rest of floor coverings will only increase a homes value over unfinished subfloors/substrates.

it has been argued that real linoleum (linseed oil type NOT resilient vinyl) will also ad value, but it is also disputed depending on who you ask, so I have my doublts.

you might also try realitor and appraiser websites and forums to ask the question.

Realtor Forums:

http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=realtor+forum

Home Appraisal Forums:

http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=home+appraisal+forum

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also, when considering ceramic, porcelain, and stone, mud bed installs historically had higher value over thinset and backer board installs to the educated appraiser for their quality, strength, and longevity.

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I found very little information on cork floors. I suppose a floating one (11 mm thick) is very pleasant under bare feet. How does it rate against solid and engineered hardwood? Thanks.

Thank you sasasasa for asking. I too have been curious about cork floors. I love the idea of the durability and softness of it. Seems like it might be too soon for people to get used to the idea of cork though for it to increase the value. Seems like it might take a while for it to sink in. I'm considering this as well.

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