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Nat C. ​Disaster tiling job
27 September 2018 | 82 replies
I found out porcelain tile is better to use because it doesn't absorb water.
Tracy Spencer Flooring Guy in Vegas
17 November 2015 | 2 replies
We have a bunch of haunts in Phoenix where we can generally get good porcelain for $1/ft...Thanks,Tracy
James Masotti Flooring for Rental
21 February 2016 | 49 replies
In these areas, our preferences tend to be tile (porcelain {preferred}, ceramic, or, in the right property, stone); cork (higher end units); linoleum; vinyl (sheet or plank); hardwood (again higher end units) or concrete (need the right style and property).
Sam G. What are your "Wow factor" that your tenants love?
26 June 2016 | 22 replies
High quality laminate in LR/BRs and nice porcelain tile in Kitchens and Baths.
Amber Zelaya Flip, Rental, Rent to Own, or WHAT for a Dallas Suburb Property?
21 March 2016 | 5 replies
Dear BP family,I received a lead from a middle-income neighborhood and I am trying to figure out the best strategy considering the following:Empty-nesters tired of home owners dues every six months, have a few recreational toys they are tired of paying storage so they may want to move if the price is right. 158K is still owed on the home but has been assessed for 204K Comps show that the ARV is 250K We are overestimating that the repairs would be 20K max as it is only 9 years old, granite countertops, hardwood and porcelain tile floors in good condition, crown molding, etc.4 bed/2 bath2681 sqftBuilt in 2007We personally don’t see this as a flip according to our numbers and while doing the numbers for a rental, it looks to be a negative cash flow…and that was without adding the HOA fees every six months.We are trying to look in the best interest of both the investor and seller.
Sam Akif Flooring in triplex
17 March 2016 | 5 replies
A better quality vinyl will have a thicker finish/wear layer and will often have a base closer in colour to the finish (making cuts and deep scrapes less obvious).In addition to laminate and vinyl, there are many other flooring options: tile (porcelain or ceramic); linoleum; hardwood (engineered or traditional plank); bamboo, etc.  
Jordan Lagrassa Rewiring or replumbing a house
23 March 2016 | 22 replies
@Jordan Lagrassa  so, Jordan   knob and tube wiring is very old... it is called this because they would run single wires thru spaces and attach the wire to a porcelain knob so it wouldn't contact the wood for the most part and when the wire came up to a wood member to pass thru it they would drill an oversized hole and slide in a porcelain tube kinda like a mouthpiece on a trumpet....kinda and then run the wire thru this tube.  
Taylor Pariseau "When I started, I wish I knew this"
22 January 2016 | 21 replies
I know I saved a lot of hassle and money that way.I'm glad I knew how to do some jobs myself, so I could save the installation costs on things like natural stone tile - it isn't any harder to install than porcelain or ceramic, but looks 1000% better.
Ryan Rubel Best new flooring for this rental - Chicago area
2 March 2016 | 23 replies
As to the tile, when I lay that "Porcelain fake wood" I don't lay it as a tile, as I see they have done in your photo, @Aaron Mazzrillo.
Amanda Dobbs Underfloor heat-IDEAS TiPs
31 January 2016 | 2 replies
Looking to put under floor heating in a porcelain tile bathroom on a flip. 1/2 inch Durock base.Pros and Cons of type:Install tips:Anything would be appreciated I haven't been able to find much solid info online.Take Care