Tiles, carpet, laminated(piergo),vinyl or hardwood?
I had in my complex carpets and more likely every time they move uot, i had to change.
2007-11-18 14:02:38 · 23 answers · asked by pnaznp 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Carpet is very hard to clean. I would say tiles but hard tiles not the ones that kind of peel off.
2007-11-18 16:04:33 · answer #1 · answered by seeleeree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have hardwood floors, go with that.. I like laminated (pergo, shaw, etc.) also, they seem to hold up well. I don't like vinyl because even small damaged places can't be repaired. Commercial tile works better than peel and press (good luck). And carpet is the most frustrating. New carpet will be ruined by the first tenant that moves in. Older carpet may look better but will stink worse after it's shampooed.
2007-11-18 22:27:05 · answer #2 · answered by Gary G 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
We are always wondering the same things with our apartments. Most recently we used ceramic tile in a kitchen. We installed ourselves which saved a lot of money, but it was definitely not an easy job. You have to consider things like cutting off the bottom of doors and thresholds which are a pain.
We were considering pergo for living or bed rooms, but a sales lady said that wetness could make it buckle (think pet stains or other spills).
I think next time around I want to use the large vinyl squares. Some of the newer patterns are appealing. I'm sick of all the stained carpets too.
2007-11-18 22:16:31 · answer #3 · answered by cashew 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would never use carpet for tenant finish unless it's an office space....it's just way too susceptible to stains, smells, etc.... Don't use laminate- it's loud- sounds very "Clicky".
Always go with a hard surface- the tenant can always put down rugs.
Bamboo is an alternative to hardwood that is less expensive, but just as durable, and will last forever.
Spend the money now, it will serve you well in the long run.
ifloor.com is a good place to price out stuff.
Good luck!
:)
2007-11-18 22:08:15 · answer #4 · answered by idahostudios 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As an apt dweller, I want carpets for the simple reason that it deadens the sound. I do not want to hear my neighbors -- at all! And I want neutral (beige) carpets because it goes with any decor.
One solution is to buy a better carpet and simply clean the carpets instead of replace them. If you have to replace the carpet after a tenant moves out because of abnormal wear-and-tear, you should be deducting the cost from their deposit.
2007-11-18 22:07:57 · answer #5 · answered by susanmaried 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on your lease agreement as well. Some lease agreements stipulate that the place should be left as it was when soemone moved in. Which means shampooing carpets making sure everything is the way it was. Otherwise any floor covering would work. Not really hardwood becasue it needs maintenence. Plastic tiles work and so do normal ceramic tiles.
2007-11-18 22:06:19 · answer #6 · answered by Cerebraltissue 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depending on the overal quality of your rental property and the type of tenant your renting to, 12 inch peel and stick vinyl flooring is about the cheapest way you can go and probably the quickest floor surface to repair since you can replace individual tiles. just be sure to buy an overstock in the same print or lot number so when you do have to replace a damaged section you already have a matching replacement. identify your high traffic areas and prestock up on replacement tiles accordingly. we do that in a couple of the old duplexs that we rent out for pretty cheap and it works out great.
2007-11-18 22:14:51 · answer #7 · answered by loanman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That must be a hard decision to make and I doubt if there is a best choice when you consider all the pros and cons. I guess some cheap Berber carpet and then change it when there are new tenants.
2007-11-18 22:06:22 · answer #8 · answered by Darby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT USE LAMINATES!!!!! They may be fine in your own home where you take care of them, but the slightest moisture will ruin them. They can also be scratched if you are not carefull. Vinyl gets tron and is a pain in the **** to change out. A good ceramic tile is the best route to take, but be sure you seale the grout lines.
2007-11-19 00:54:51 · answer #9 · answered by Brad K 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Carpets get dirty and are expensive to replace, wood and even pergo can easily be scratched or damaged by dragging furniture across them and tiles can crack.
Vinyl is much less expensive than any to replace if necessary and the tenant can cover them with area rugs that you dont have to have cleaned!
2007-11-18 22:10:52 · answer #10 · answered by Sally K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋