Attorney · Raleigh, NC · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
Ok, I've just finished tearing out yet another piece of perfectly good carpet that was completely destroyed by an idiot tenant for no reason whatsoever. I'm giving painting these wood floors a shot to see if I can rent these things with painted wood floors instead of carpeting. The units go for about $475 a month for a 1 bed apartment. I'll have this thing ready before the weekend. If I can re-rent this thing in 2 weeks then I don't think I'll ever buy a roll of carpet again.
I'll let you know how it goes. I have a house I'm working on that goes for about 600 a month that I'm going to try this in 2 rooms as well. Again, will let you know.
Real Estate Investor · Elkhorn, WI · Member since 2008 · 453 posts · 104 votes
16y
Tim,
I've used it on my $950 houses, and they love it. When you put a fresh coat on it's nice and shiny.
one thing I learned...that oil based paint takes a while to fully cure. Dries to the touch in about 8 hours, but takes 30 days or so to fully cure. It scratches really easy during that time.
Real Estate Investor · OH · Member since 2008 · 1k+ posts · 86 votes
16y
"European Style Wood Floors" I love it. Will have try that on my next vacancy.First thing I do to a new rental is tear out the carpet and I have never had any complaints.
Real Estate Investor · OH · Member since 2008 · 1k+ posts · 86 votes
16y
Exactly Tim! You can't rely on these people to change the battery in their smoke detectors, let alone keep a carpet clean. Too much headache. Pull the carpet, pull tack strip and freaking staples and if you can, wax the hardwood several times, if it's too far gone, paint the sucker. Let them buy floor rugs, if they don't like the wood floors. Keep in mind, I also allow small pets, cats and dogs. You can get a lot more in rent and sometimes better tenants if you allow pets.
Attorney · Raleigh, NC · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
16y
That's one thing that occurred to me Tom. The only reason I didn't allow pets before was carpets. Now it's a nonissue. BTW - the project got delayed until today. I should still be able to rent it before the first though. I'll get pictures here as soon as I can.
Investor · Maui, HI · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 3k+ votes
16y
I haven't laughed that hard all week. European Style Wood Floors. I love it.
I'm assuming you are talking about wood floors (like hardwood) not plywood or OSB? Or would you paint them too? I can't imagine particle board looking good painted.
Real Estate Investor · OH · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
16y
Yes, I'm sure that Tim is talking about wood floors, not plywood or OSB. I've been painting my wood floors for years and as the other said - THEY LOOK GREAT! However, the best part is that it takes about 30 minutes to roll on a new layer of paint between tenants.
Attorney · Raleigh, NC · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
16y
Hey guys, I created a gallery of the genuine, bonafide European Style Wood Floors straight from the Black Forests of Bavaria in a photo album. Click on my profile to take a look at them. I'm happy with how they turned out. Looks very clean.
Attorney · Raleigh, NC · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
16y
I'll look into that Tom. The color I went with was "thecheapest". Found another cheaper floor paint at Walmart last night. 14 bucks a gallon. Will try that on another unit.
Real Estate Investor · OH · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
16y
Tim, if the Walmart paint is water based - I'd pass. It's almost worthless for floors (been there, done that, made that mistake). I've used oil-based floor paint from Walmart and Menards and both of those were fine.