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Rafael Floresta
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Vinyl plank flooring in a flip. Bad idea?

Rafael Floresta
  • Investor
  • Philadelphia, PA
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I am thinking about installing a vinyl plank flooring in a flip I have. 

The place has a continuous livingroom and kitchen and I think the looks of a seemingless floor all across will make the place much nicer. 

I have been thinking about installing the luxury vinyl planks because they are better for the kitchen. That way any water spilled in the kitchen wont damage the floors. 

Anyone has a positive or negative experience while selling houses with those installed? 

My main concern is that buyers wont like the idea of vinyl flooring, despite the fact I am confident they will look great.

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Karen Margrave
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Karen Margrave
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  • Redding, CA & Bend OR
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I used vinyl in my own house years ago. The reason being that it was an open concept plan, and I had freestyle motocross riders that practiced riding at our property. I was looking for a flooring material that looked good, would last until our son was moving out, and hold up to him and all his friends if they happened to come in with their gear on!  (those two white areas are reflections from window)  The floor is still in perfect shape, and has been in for 10 years. Since then it's been rented to students, and other groups (14 at a time) and I've had no problems. Nobody has ever thought they looked cheap. BTW it's a 4600 sq. ft. house on 20 acres. 

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