Alexandria, IN · Member since 2015 · 27 posts · 9 votes
Just purchased a duplex and the kitchen, livingroom, and "office" all require new flooring. These three rooms are attached. I'm looking for something dark that is durable. I prefer to stay away from tile. Total Sq ft 890. I'm looking to purchase the flooring from Lumberliquidators.com due to 12mo no interest financing along with a military discount.
Buy & Hold Investor · Milwaukee, WI · Member since 2012 · 378 posts · 179 votes
10y
Vinyl plank - medium quality or better. It's very durable, waterproof to a reasonable degree, can be replaced piecemeal in case of damage, and looks convincingly like wood, tile or any other material you want.
Fredericksburg, VA · Member since 2015 · 4 posts · 1 vote
10y
I would go with vinyl in the kitchen then transition to laminate for the other rooms. This also depends on what level of tenant and price point of the housing.
Buy & Hold Investor · Milwaukee, WI · Member since 2012 · 378 posts · 179 votes
10y
Vinyl plank - medium quality or better. It's very durable, waterproof to a reasonable degree, can be replaced piecemeal in case of damage, and looks convincingly like wood, tile or any other material you want.
Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2015 · 17 posts · 1 vote
10y
For rentals definitely vinyl plank. It works well in bathrooms. Some styles looks close to real wood plank. Make sure it has a good "wear layer" through.
Investor · Richmond, BC · Member since 2013 · 316 posts · 133 votes
10y
Some of the vinyl that is now being put on the market is fabulous in both appearance and wearability - but if they don't have that quality where you're shopping, look for what's most resilient. I've had quite good luck with some high quality laminate from the clearance pile so I think that if you know where you'll be shopping, you know how much you need, and you know the look you're going for; just choose the best of what they've got. In order to do that, you might want to go to a full service floor supplier to educate yourself on what qualifies as quality (being at the mercy of a salesperson is not a position you want to be in) and make absolutely sure that you have a handle on the install. As with anything, your foundation and the care with which you put it together will for a large part determine the results that you get. As they say, even if you only have a $5 tree, dig it a $20 hole and the very least you'll end up with is a $15 tree. So, stay flexible, educate yourself on what to look for, don't scrimp on your prep, and just cross your fingers that lady luck will put you in the right place at the right time. Happy hunting!!
Just purchased a duplex and the kitchen, livingroom, and "office" all require new flooring. These three rooms are attached. I'm looking for something dark that is durable. I prefer to stay away from tile. Total Sq ft 890. I'm looking to purchase the flooring from Lumberliquidators.com due to 12mo no interest financing along with a military discount.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
-Jordan
The laminate from Lumber Liquidators should be avoided; they have been in the news about this problem of the offshore manufacturers producing laminate flooring products with excessive levels of formaldehyde.
Alexandria, IN · Member since 2015 · 27 posts · 9 votes
10y
Lumber liquidators had a sale on engineered hardwood with 30yr warranty. Beautiful bamboo and great reviews for 1.99 sq ft. Its slightly over budget but the bang for the buck was worth it in my opinion