Leminate vs. Vinyl vs. Lvt

[Sami Gren]

I'm putting in new flooring (over old) on one of my rentals,

I'm do confused on the difference between all those options.

Which is the best option, that will last longest, and looks the most like hardwood (from home depot ?!)?

and what's the proper way to lay it ? 

[Marcus Auerbach]

Originally posted by @Sami Gren:

Originally posted by @Marcus Auerbach:

@Sami Gren - LVP for sure. waterproof and with a 30 year residential warranty. The thicker, the better - it will sound better and bring a quality feel to your property. Don't buy at HD, go to a flooring store near you - better quality & price.

I was told that home depot carries good companies. .

what company is good?

and what should be the pricing? 

You can't go by brand name. If you buy a Moen faucet at HomeDepot its feather light and made entirly out of plastic; you can get the exact same Moen at a plumbing supply house made of metal.

I am usually over $3 per SF for top quality material. Half the cost is labor and if you are doing this long enough you realize that quality materials are cheaper over time, because you install them once and not twice.