Same flooring in whole house?

Question

Has anyone put the same flooring throughout a whole house or apartment?  I’m changing out all of the flooring in a SFH. I’ll likely be using a luxury vinyl (COREtec, etc) in every room. I’ve had several people tell me that the darker colors look better, but they constantly look dirty and dusty.  While I’m still unsure on which design I’ll go with, would putting the same color/design in every room be a deterrent to potential tenants?

Andrew Caldieraro · Answer

@William Murden if the kind of flooring that I wanted was on sale for a particular color, that would help sway my decision. I don’t have a problem going with a few different brands/styles in different rooms. Sometimes you can get discounts for buying by the pallet.

Btw, the house in question is 3b, 2b and two levels. I’m wondering if the same flooring in the whole house might not look as good, but it’s hard to say.

William Murden · Answer

Do you all buy the same flooring type regardless if on sale, or do you buy what is on sale? I am looking to do the same thing. Just curious.

Frank Wong · Answer

Hi Andrew,

If it's a single story home then go with the same flooring throughout it will make the place look bigger.  Dark is very hard to keep clean but if you go with a matte dark finish then it will be OK.   I have done both dark and light and no issues with getting tenants.  If you have a lot of natural light go dark if you don't go light.  An easy way to decide.

Jill F. · Answer

@Andrew Caldieraro I think using all the same flooring gives a place (especially a smaller place) a nice clean look. I would however, still use thresholds to split up the spaces so that it will be easier down the road to change out a room due to damage.