Industrial Vinyl Tile Flooring in Rentals?

[Richelle T.]

Hi all I'm about to rehab my next rental. It's lower income than the one I currently have. I want to make the floors as tenant proof as possible. Has anyone tried using industrial vinyl tile flooring? It actually looks quite nice and neutral. I was going to go with ceramic tile but more than one contractor and fellow landlord told me it was not worth the money. I am thinking that I will supply the new tenants with some inexpensive area rugs for the bedrooms and put this vinyl throughout the whole house. They can ruin the rugs, no problem, and the floors should hold up well to heavy wear and tear. Thoughts?

[Marcia Maynard]

Traffic Master Allure Ultra Vinyl Plank flooring is our current favorite product to use. It looks like a hardwood floor, but is much more durable. There are many types of vinyl tiles and planks. Some stick together with overlapping adhesive and some snap together. We tried the stick together floor tiles and they were a bit more difficult to get down straight, without gaps.  We prefer the Allure Ultra because it snaps together, can be taken apart if necessary and is 100% waterproof. Take a look at this video. Great for a wide variety of home styles.... A, B, C or maybe even D properties. We put this down in the entry way, kitchens and laundry of four of our units and are considering it for the entire unit, living rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-5dx3O2qRc