Flooring Recommendations for SFR Rental - all areas

[Miles Stanley]

Hi all:

I would like to request recommendations for flooring in a SFR I just purchased that I intend to rent out. Looking for durable, low maintenance, but cost effective as well (like everyone else right?).

We're anti-carpet and I don't see it lasting long anyway.

I've heard a lot of good about luxury vinyl tile.  My wife is hell-bent on tile, but that is more costly and I'm concerned about maintenance and safety (especially in the bathrooms and kitchen...urine stained grout and cracked tiles where tenants drop their cast iron pan on the floor...eeek + slippery when wet!).

Also want to know what's best to be used throughout the rest of the home...if one material will serve all areas well...I'm all ears.

Also, i live in south Texas and it's very hot & humid here during most months...just in case that's a factor.

Thanks

[Calvin Ozanick]

A floating linoleum vinyl plank is the way to go. It is water proof and protects the sub-floor, while also being extremely durable and damage resistant. We use it in most of our rental properties and can be found for a decent price. Try using rebates through local supply stores.