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Serena Sun
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Should I upgrade to laminate or carpet?

Serena Sun
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Kirkland, WA
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hi Everyone,

I am new to this website and real estate business. I have read many blogs and posts and I feel I can learn a lot here. Thanks in advice for your suggestion.

I have a condo, the old lease ends June 30th, and the new tenant asks me to replace the carpet in living room and dinning areas. I agreed.

I am not sure if I should replace it with laminate floor or carpet. Laminate floor costs about twice as carpet. Do you have any suggestions? Which one is better for rental purpose?

Thanks
Serena

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Steven Straughn
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Steven Straughn
  • Flooring Contractor
  • San Diego, CA
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I've installed tens of thousands of square feet of Harmonics brand laminate, which is sold at Costco, and it's the best floor for the price (1.50-1.80/sf, a bit less if you get it when it's on sale, pad included). Otherwise, find a flooring contractor first and ask them for wholesalers in your area. Home Depot and Lowe's have very few flooring products that are worth what you'll pay for them.

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