Where are you getting your Wood Flooring For Rentals?

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I was wondering where people are getting wood flooring for their rental property? And If you have seen a higher value when adding wood flooring to a property?

Terrell Garren · Answer

For a sub $100K rental property: Lowes Project source 7mm wood laminate at $.60 / sq ft in dry areas. In kitchen and baths, peel and stick grout-able vinyl tile at $1.12 sq ft. Like @Ryan Savage mentioned, the 10% mil discount is helpful.

For a $150K plus property, luxury vinyl plank (wet and dry areas) and ceramic tile if you want a mixed look.

For a $200K rental property, sorry, that's above my pay scale.

Bruce Lynn · Answer

@Josiah Tombley Where are you.  I never shop at HD or Lowes for rehab materials.  Normally with a little searching you can find some places that have better quality at lower prices.  Of course shopping there at HD or Lowes is often convenient.   I use a couple of local shops with great quality and super low prices.  Trick is they have very limited choices.  Normally just the most popular colors or just one brand of item.  So for example they have one basic ceiling fan...2 colors....brushed chrome or oil rub bronze.

Letting us know where you are will help experts here point you in a better direction.

One place you might consider also is Habitat for Humanity stores if your area has them.  Again very hit and miss, but you can sometimes stock up if there are awesome deals.

I've tried lots of different products.  One thing that I'm still testing, but seems to have worked well is the luxury vinyl.  First time I tried one with texture that looked like wood floors.  It worked well.  Big wow factor when tenants walked in.  They were always like....wow..you put hardwood floors in.....hmmm no it's vinyl,it just looks like wood and easier to clean.  They loved it.  I loved it as they would often put down a rug on top of it, further protecting my floors.

What you put in should match your market.   If you are in a upscale neighborhood wood might be required or expected.   If you're in a cheap neighborhood some other product like vinyl or laminate might be right.  Don't over improve.

Ryan Savage · Answer

I like to make my home as tenant proof as possible. I use laminate wood flooring which is cheap and looks great! I get supplies from home depot and bonus if you're a military veteran to get the military discount of 10%. I would not spend the money on real wood flooring for a rental property.

Where are you getting your Wood Flooring For Rentals?

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