Flooring

[Scott French]

Have some flooring replacement to do in a multifamily building. What types of flooring do you all like to put in in different areas? Note: this property is in the Northeast, so keep that in mind.

Common Areas
Kitchens
Living rooms
Interior Hallways
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Anywhere I am forgetting

[Randy F.]

Originally posted by Justin Goddard:

Rob k is not correct. The color on porcelain does not go all the way through, this is a common misunderstanding. You have a small percentage of porcelain tiles that are "through body" in which the color runs top to bottom, all the others are a glazed surface. Vinyl plank and carpet in the bedrooms is hands down the best way to go for any rental or multifamily.

I agree more with Rob K on this one. The majority of porcelain tile do have a body color in the same tones as the surface color, whether glazed or not. Porcelain is much less prone to chipping than ceramic and if it does chip is often less visable. And once the glazed surface of ceramic is compromised, it is much more likely to continue to chip out from there than porcelain. I never put ceramic tile on a floor, rental or not.

Carpet has become very unpopular as folks have been made increasingly more informed on the presence of dust mites, dead skin cells, and the like that take up residence therein.

Vinyl plank seems to be the flooring of choice with many here on BP, but there is much to be said for porcelain tile floor, especially on mid range and up rentals or flips. I dont believe there is a "one size fits all" solution for every property. But then, I look at a rehab in terms of what fits the property more so than what fits a potential renter or buyer. "Build it, and they will come" applies. If all treatments are complementary and cohesive with the overall character of the home, it will appeal to the masses.

Ive seen some stunningly beautiful hundred plus year old tile floors. I highly doubt youll ever see the same in a vinyl flooring. Yeah... I know... You wont likely hold your properties that long. But what does THAT have to do with it!! :c)