All Forum Posts by: Gerald David

Grant Horton Labor prices will differ around the country. As to the hardwood install, HOW will it be installed? Will this hardwood be floated over the concrete (snap together), or will it need to be glued?

Snap together hardwood will need padding/vapor barrier, but the install of this hardwood will be less. Labor I would pay is $1.50sf.

If you need to glue to the concrete, you will need a high end adhesive. The glue for this install is not cheap. And, the install for this will be more. In my backyard, I have to pay $3.00sf and that doesn't cover the slab prep or the adhesive.

Slab prep depends on what the problem is with the concrete.

Good luck!

Harry M. I'd look for 10-12mm products. My local dealers here in Medford sell this stuff everyday for $1.99-$2.50sf for stocking products. I could spend more, but their stock is more than adequate and if I'm over a few boxes, they will let me return those extra boxes because they ARE stocking products.

I think you will find everything you'd need in this price range!

JD

I'd stay away from any laminate that costs $0.59sf Harry M. You will most likely get a cheap 6-7mm product that has a very weak locking mechanism. And it probably will not have a 4 sided bevel edge.

If you're looking for a deal, go to your locally owned flooring dealer and see what aged inventory they may have. I have been lucky enough to get laminate that was sold at $4sf last year for $1.25sf! This was not a posted sale...I just asked to see their aged inventory first.

Good luck!

Paul Nagy it's all in the packaging. Make sure you are bidding "apples for apples". Basic bottom line is what will the cost be, and what am I getting for that price.

I remember seeing a great sign in a store once: Price, Service, Quality. Pick any two.

As a former contractor, I know I received far better service working with a local retailer than the big box stores. In fact, I know very few builders in my area that would ever purchase flooring from a box store.

Finally, in my area, the best installation crews do not work for the box stores.

Good luck!

Heidi Rogers I think it would be fantastic for a rental. If the tenants want to put an area rug in so things look more like a home, let your tenant purchase that! The area rug will not hurt the carpet tiles!

More and more landlords I know are moving to carpet tiles as well. All of them are telling me that it has been THE less expensive choice in the long-term!

Heidi Rogers I have used carpet tiles in remodels I've done for medical centers, universities, and retirement centers. They are totally worth it in these instances. The initial higher cost is recouped and then some as maintenance costs for flooring is greatly reduced in the future.

I would not go with the $0.99sf items. You will want to find a basic nylon product. Not sure about costs, but I'd imagine you'll be in the $3.00sf or so range for a base nylon tile.

If and when a tile is damaged, you or your handyman can replace it in 5 minutes! That would save you a ton vs the cost of materials and labor to replace that room with new broadloom carpet.

If you're looking for an indestructible type of flooring...you'll look forever. Remember, concrete can be scratched!

That said, porcelain is HARD! It does not need to be sealed, and if you chip/crack porcelain, all other flooring types would be in worse shape.

Grout will NOT be so forgiving as tile. The grout will need to be sealed or use a high end grout that does not require sealing.

Allure is a good product, but look to your local flooring stores for better LVP/T (Luxury Vinyl Planks/Tile) products and pricing than what HD will give you. Plus, you will be supporting your local businesses!

Welcome Heidi Rogers! I haven't been to Newport in a few years. I plan on heading back there sometime this summer!!

Wish you all the best!! Go Ducks!!

Michael Quarles...those zip letters look awesome!

Welcome Michael. Don't be afraid to ask questions...there is a massive amount of knowledge within this group!

Good luck!!