Which flooring is better in rentals carpet or stained concrete?

Which flooring is better in rentals carpet or stained concrete?

Contractor · Oklahoma, OK · Member since 2019 · 67 posts · 8 votes

In your opinion, what type of flooring would you recommend putting in your rent houses? I was thinking stained concrete would pay off in the long run over carpet. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Clint ShelleyPro Member
Surveyor · Dothan, AL · Member since 2014 · 425 posts · 391 votes
6y

@Brett Mason

My first rental was my old primary house. We had stained concrete everywhere but carpet in the bedrooms. First tenant destroyed the carpet. Concrete was/is still flawless.

Clint

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  • Clint ShelleyPro Member
    Surveyor · Dothan, AL · Member since 2014 · 425 posts · 391 votes
    6y

    @Brett Mason

    My first rental was my old primary house. We had stained concrete everywhere but carpet in the bedrooms. First tenant destroyed the carpet. Concrete was/is still flawless.

    Clint

  • Rental Property Investor · Minneapolis, MN · Member since 2020 · 540 posts · 285 votes
    6y

    @Brett Mason

    Carpet in bedrooms, tile in kitchen, laminate everywhere else.

  • Theresa HarrisPro Member
    Member since 2019 · 15k+ posts · 11k+ votes
    6y

    Where is the house located?  Concrete in cooler climates would be chilly.

  • Rental Property Investor · WI · Member since 2019 · 5 posts · 0 votes
    6y

    Stained concrete 

  • Investor · Palm Springs, CA · Member since 2020 · 9 posts · 8 votes
    6y

    I use concrete floors here in SoCal where we love modern design and cool concrete is a relief from hot temps. They are also a plus when selling. But they can be significantly more expensive than non-tile options so be sure you’re in it for the long haul. 

  • Rental Property Investor · Miami, FL · Member since 2014 · 80 posts · 55 votes
    6y

    @Brett Mason Wood look luxury vinyl plank (5mm at least) throughout the house including kitchen/baths; carpet needs to be replaced every 3-4 years. Lux vinyl plank is tenant-proof especially in my recent experience with destructive tenants.

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