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The Malveira Home Renovation blog answers the questions we hear most often during free in-home estimates, in plain language, so you can plan floors, kitchens, bathrooms, and paint before you call.
Guides
Each guide below answers one common renovation question, based on the work our team does in homes across Greater Chattanooga and Northwest Metro Atlanta. The guides cover hardwood floors, flooring choices, kitchen renovation costs, tub-to-shower conversions, and exterior painting, and each one ends with the next step if you want help.
Most hardwood floors can be refinished instead of replaced. This guide explains the signs that a floor only needs sanding and a new finish, the signs that it needs to be replaced, and how to decide what is right for your home.
Read the Guide: Refinish or Replace Hardwood
Luxury vinyl plank, hardwood, and tile each do one thing better than the others. This guide compares the three on water, comfort, durability, and upkeep, and shows which floor fits best in each room of a Georgia or Tennessee home.
Read the Guide: LVP vs Hardwood vs Tile
Every kitchen is priced on its own, so there is no honest single number for Georgia homes. This guide explains the factors that move kitchen renovation cost up or down, so you can plan the project and compare proposals with confidence.
Read the Guide: Kitchen Renovation Cost
A tub-to-shower conversion replaces an old bathtub with a walk-in shower that is easier to step into and simpler to clean. This guide explains who it suits, how the work is done step by step, and the choices you make along the way.
Read the Guide: Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Exterior paint in Georgia and Tennessee usually lasts about 5 to 8 years, depending on sun and moisture. This guide explains the signs that your home needs a new coat, why the Southeast climate is hard on paint, and the best time of year to repaint.
Read the Guide: When to Repaint Your ExteriorAsk us
If your question is not answered here, the fastest way to get an answer is to ask our team directly. We can visit your home, explain what we see in plain language, and recommend the right next step, whether that is refinishing, new flooring, a kitchen or bathroom renovation, or a fresh coat of paint.
Free estimate
Reading about renovation is a good start, but a visit shows what your home actually needs. Tell us about the project, and our team will schedule a free in-home estimate and send a written, no-obligation proposal with the scope, the schedule, and the price. You can also call (470) 712-5294.
FAQ
These answers cover the questions readers ask most often about the guides on the Malveira Home Renovation blog, who writes them, and how to use them. If you have a question about your own project, call (470) 712-5294 or send the form, and our team will answer it in plain language.
The guides are written by Malveira Home Renovation, a renovation company based in Dallas, GA. Each one answers a question our team hears during free in-home estimates and reflects the floors, kitchens, bathrooms, and painting projects we work on in homes across Greater Chattanooga and Northwest Metro Atlanta.
No. The guides explain common situations and help you understand your options, but every home is different. The condition of the floors, the layout of the kitchen or bathroom, and the materials you choose all change the right answer. A free in-home estimate is the best way to know what your project needs.
Yes. New guides will be added as we answer more of the questions homeowners ask us about hardwood floors, flooring installation, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and painting. If there is a topic you would like us to cover, let our team know when you contact us for a free in-home estimate.
