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Updated over 3 years ago, 06/07/2021
Flooring suggestions for a higher-end rental unit
I'm renovating a unit that I plan to own for a long time and trying to decide what type of flooring to go with. It's for a mid-to-high-end rental in a relatively dry climate of Hawaii. I'm mostly interested in getting something that would last a very long time and be durable and/or easily repairable if tenants happen to damage it. Best value for a rental with a long time horizon. Labor is expensive here, so it makes sense to pay more for something that won't need to be replaced any time soon.
I'm considering using the same type of flooring for the kitchen, living room, bedrooms, and possibly the bathroom, unless there's a reason to select different ones.
Some options I'm considering:
1. Ceramic tile such as https://www.homedepot.com/p/MS...
2. Travertine around $5/sqft.
3. Luxury vinyl plank (except in the bathrooms)
I'd appreciate feedback based on your experience for anything to add to or remove from the list given the above criteria. So many options out there and this is a pretty important one to get right.
Thanks in advance!