LVT or real hardwood in a nice rental?

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Dylan Long · Answer

How long are you planning to rent? As someone else mentioned, those hardwoods are going to wear with renters likely a bit quicker than normal. If it's just a few years, probably no big deal. But you mentioned long-term rental, which means you may need to address flooring before selling in the future anyways. Unless you can charge a premium on rent for having hardwoods that is enough to offset the extra cost of install, perhaps consider vinyl or laminate?

Ben Stout · Answer

How high end are you going on the luxury vinyl tiles? The armstrong ones are like a buck a piece.

Do you really think after years of long term tenancy that your hardwood floors are still gonna look good enough to market and sway a buyer? All it's gonna take is an icemaker leaking or a house party with someone in stilettos to make you regret the hardwood. That's just my opinion. I'd allure them and then think about it again once I decide to sell.

Jay Hinrichs · Answer

great deal  is that Oak ?   I like bamboo its very very tough earth friendly its a huge seller here in the NORTH west were evey one thinks greeen

Lisa Moon · Answer

@Jay Hinrichs

$5 per sq ft for both labor and materials on the hardwood. LVT might be a little cheaper on installation but not enough to sway us on cost alone.

Jay Hinrichs · Answer

@Lisa Moon

real hardwood in our market is 6 to 10 bucks a sq foot to buy and install.. are you sure its the same price ?