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Small Home Renovation Details that Pay Off

Before you go tearing up that outdated kitchen and busting through your budget, take heart: just a few (more affordable) strategic upgrades could work just as hard for your home’s resell value as a full remodel. We’ve outlined a few key home renovation details that, combined, will make for a beautiful, durable facelift with added benefits for prospective homebuyers.

Four Small Home Renovations to Consider

1. Lay a Long-Lasting Home Renovation Foundation

If the old floor in your kitchen needs to go, but you’re not looking to spring for the expense of hardwood, consider vinyl flooring. Vinyl comes in hundreds of beautiful colors and styles and makes a fantastic first impression upon entering the kitchen. It’s also quicker and easier to install, which helps if you’re looking to move in or sell soon.

TORLYS combines beauty and resilience at an affordable price point and can transform a room without compromising values or budget. In addition, with built-in Microban® protection against mold, mildew and odor-causing bacteria, the added value of your kitchen home renovation to a prospective buyer is priceless: a healthier, cleaner home, with less germs for their family to worry about.

2. Swap in New Sinks and Fixtures

Two simple, yet stylish add-ons are sinks and faucets. Drop-in sinks, especially deep ones, are always desirable, and so easy—they literally “drop in” to a hole in the countertop, plus the installation costs very little. Faucets are fashion statements in themselves; look for adjustable, clean design with a striking silhouette, and if you choose a brand with the built-in antimicrobial protection of Microban®, that design aesthetic will be protected from mold and mildew for the product’s lifetime. Not a bad added benefit for a buyer looking for both beauty and ease of care!

3. Let There Be Light

Update lighting fixtures with brighter, more energy-efficient ones, and you’ll be helping the earth stay healthy, too. They’re no more expensive than traditional bulbs, but the luxe feel they bring justifies a higher asking price overall. While you’re at it, look into lighting switches and dimmers, which add a customized, personal touch. Finally, when installing, aim for a mix of natural, overhead, and under-cabinet lighting. Under-cabinet lights create drama and a warm glow, are easy to install and can be added under your existing upper kitchen cabinets.

4. Revamp with New Hardware

Whether your design aesthetic is brushed silver or glowing bronze, a simple swap of the right hardware adds a cohesive, elegant touch throughout your kitchen remodel without breaking the bank. Home renovation superstores carry a great selection of door, cabinet and drawer hardware.

Want more great and easy home renovation ideas? Explore The Cleaner Home for plenty of helpful DIY content.

TORLYS EverWood Twist™ Featured on Marilyn Denis Show!

Innovative herringbone floors praised for its easy installation and attractive design.

TORONTO, ON – February 2020 – TORLYS, a global flooring company specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring solutions, announced today its unique herringbone flooring EverWood™ Twist appeared on CTV’s THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW, a lifestyle and entertainment talk show.

The latest addition in TORLYS’ ever-popular WPC vinyl program, this revolutionary product was showcased on air February 3rd by design expert Andrew Pike, who spoke on the resurgence in popularity of herringbone flooring and demonstrated EverWood™ Twist’s ease of use while showcasing its gorgeous look and texture. Set to launch later this year, EverWood™ Twist is already sparking interest for both its unique combination of benefits and design appeal.

Unlike most herringbone flooring that feels like a complicated puzzle to install, EverWood™ Twist requires only a single panel (no lefts and rights) with no glue needed and looks great with realistic wood visuals,” said Cam Bowen, TORLYS VP of Sales– Builder & Commercial, North America. “We were thrilled to be asked to preview this product on-air and we can’t wait to officially launch it to the public later this year.”

Joining EverWood™ Twist in the latest in advanced luxury vinyl flooring from TORLYS Innovation Lab is EverTile™ Twist; featuring the appearance of ceramic and stone coupled with warmth and durability. See the EverWood™ Twist feature here or watch the full episode on the Marilyn Denis Show website (we appear at the 18:43 mark).

ABOUT THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW
Hosted by Marilyn Denis and taped before a studio audience, THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW is a daily lifestyle and entertainment talk show featuring Canadian and international celebrities and experts.

ABOUT TORLYS
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS is a global flooring company that specializes in providing beautiful, responsible flooring solutions. TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders and property managers, using the latest technologies for 32 years and counting.

For further information, contact:
Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing Specialist
Email: Leah.Robinson@torlys.com Phone: 905-696-2399

Launch of TORLYS VersaLay Underlayment

Self-adhesive underlay can be walked on immediately after installation.

TORONTO, ON – February 2020 – TORLYS, a global flooring company known for bringing innovative flooring solutions to market, announced today the launch of TORLYS VersaLay, a new specialty underlay to compliment the already extensive TORLYS underlay line up.

Both time and cost-efficient, VersaLay is a self-adhesive underlay for Direct Glue LVT floors and is used for solid installation without needing a special glue. Compatible with floor heating systems, the 1.8mm thick VersaLay smooths out small irregularities in the subfloor, offers acoustic comfort, eliminates the need for adhesives and allows planks and/or tiles to be re-positioned and can be walked on immediately after installation.

“VersaLay takes the guesswork out of installations by minimizing subfloor prep which is a huge time and money saver,” said Jason Walker, TORLYS Regional Sales Director Ontario & National Accounts, adding, “It offers a glue-down feel without all the hassle.”

Learn more in the VersaLay Underlayment Product Brochure or view installation instructions HERE.

ABOUT TORLYS
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS is a global flooring company that specializes in providing beautiful, responsible flooring solutions. TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders and property managers, using the latest technologies for 32 years and counting.

For further information, contact:
Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing Specialist
Email: Leah.Robinson@torlys.com Phone: 905-696-2399