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Sara Hesikova

Is painting your floors ever a good idea? It can be, but only as long as you follow these expert recommendations

Light pink-painted bedroom with a gallery wall and painted floor boards in white.

When something’s not looking up to scratch, whether that be walls or a piece of furniture, one of the first ideas we often have to give it a new lease of life is to cover it with a coat of paint – this includes wooden flooring. And while this tactic often does the job, floorboards are a special case that also comes with its own set of unique requirements – so is painting the floor ever a good idea?

In short, yes, it can be a good idea to paint floorboards. But there are several factors you should consider first before diving into this paint idea head first, as our flooring experts advise.

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