What flooring for a house that has foundation issues?

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I have an inherited property that has significant slab foundation problems (no cracking). I am considering cleaning everything up and renting it out without doing the foundation. I removed the two trees that caused the foundation problems. Is there a flooring that I could remove and replace when I chose to have the foundation repaired? At this time there is no flooring in most of the house (we removed it because it was disgusting).

Johann Jells · Answer

Traditional "wood" laminate works well on reasonably uneven floors, and it's easier to install and generally looks better than click vinyl plank. I've installed a fair amount of both. I've most recently used the kind that looks like a single plank with beveled edges, when you have flex due to uneven floors it doesn't lift the edge of the wear layer. Best part about both is you can just disassemble the floor and reuse it if you want to.  Over the years I've bought the most laminate from Costco, get a sale and its well under $2/ft.

Carolina E. · Answer

click type vinyl flooring

Dale Walker · Answer

3/4 in OSB works great for flooring and carpet on top. Hardwood might give you issues.  I suggest you get the foundation reset then put floors down.

Mary Servantes · Answer

Johann, I know the floor you speak of. So the beveling looks better. I cannot figure out whether I will sell or rent out. I know the more I fix up the closer to the assumed value I can ask for. I haven't figured out if a wonky foundation is a deal-killer to sell, I have estimates to repair. So much is upgraded from the original (electrical, roof, a/c condenser). Obviously, I have ongoing sheetrock repair to do if I lease without correcting the foundation, but I think some of the foundation could correct (as I removed the trees).

Wesley W. · Answer

I like @Carolina E.'s idea.  The vinyl flooring she is speaking of is very flexible and will conform to very saggy floors.

What flooring for a house that has foundation issues?

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