All Forum Posts by: Jonathan Cronkite

I was so excited to hear the old style vinyl was making a comeback. I went to HD, but they don't carry it down here.   That would be the way to go. Looks like the vinyl planks are going to win.  Carpet would be 1.25/sf INCLUDING installation.  Very tempting. 

Matt K: I hadn't thought of this before: "might not be able to replace /repair in future before it's worn out..."

Thanks for the input!

I was wondering if anyone had a problems with vinyl planking in rentals.  

I can get a good quality vinyl at $1.90/sf plus have to install myself.  It's not hard, but takes time.  Home depot has a special, free install with $1/sf carpet, minimum 700 sq. feet.  But then there is the padding which is .40/sf.  So, the price isn't a huge difference (with my labor.)   Thanks again!

Is vinyl plank (click and lock) worth the added expense ($1.90/sf plus install) in the long run?  I bought a house in a Section 8 neighborhood.  Carpet may be a little cheaper, but I would have to change it out probably every time a tenant moved out.  I have used vinyl in a house I flipped and it seems long lasting, durable (I know there are different qualities) and easy to clean.

Can anyone vouch for vinyl over carpet?

Thanks!

I need the same thing...