I prefer to use ceramic tile because ceramic is durable so you'll never have to replace the flooring again.

Looking at comments on the internet I have some people stating that it does not hold up in a kitchen and others stating that it is superior to vinyl for durability.It appears to be slightly more expensive than vinyl but cheaper than ceramic (when you figure installation costs).

I recently viewed a home that a builder has done in the area that had about 1500 sqft of nice ceramic tile on the main floor. to bad the normal for our area is hardwood and that home that started at 599k is now at 399k.

No problem, replace that in the bath with ceramic, but the bad stuff extendend into the master bedroom.

I go with semi-gloss paint on all the walls and trim to make them easier to clean in the future.Bathrooms and kitchens - ceramic tile not sheet vinyl which can rip.Now that YOU have a chance to place the tenant, make sure you have a quality unit and don't settle for less than a quality tenant.

Tenants would not be expecting ceramic tile, but I am willing to install if you think it would be the best option (utility wise)Thanks Thomas S.

Justin R. depending on what's under the stairs, you may or may not have 'easy' options on the stairs.Floating vinyl flooring (looks a lot like wood) has worked really well for me in kitchens and hallways, etc. but i've found that I like ceramic tile better in bathrooms ... it ends up being easier to maintain over time.

Things I'm into: Coffee (specifically almond milk mochas and caramel lattes), ceramics, sketching, listening to BP on the way to work, riding my bike, hiking, and standup paddle board. 

It was a dump.I replaced all the vinyl with ceramic tile, new vanities with granite countertops, new toilets, new grass, all for pretty cheap cost.My house now looks up to date, but not the nicest it can be.

I really liked how nice it was and I got to know the neighbors and they're really great too.Purchase price = $31,500Rehab = $6,000 (approximately)Work done:+ Painting all rooms in the house (needed primer to cover ugly colors) + ceilings and trim+ New rainfall tub/shower faucet + plumbing+ New ceramic tile tub surround and tile base around the room+ New toilet+ New glass block window in the bathroom+ New windows in the entire house (except for large picture window), double-pane vinyl windows with tinted UV protection+ Basement laundry tub plumbing repairs+ New water heater+ Drywall replacement in upper bedroom around stairwell+ New outlets and switches in all rooms+ New light fixtures in two rooms+ New kitchen floor (sheet vinyl) also used on back hall and stairs to basement+ Miscellaneous (some new cabinet handles, smoke detectors, CO2 detectors, door knobs, new locks, curtain rods, curtains, light bulbs, grass cutting and gutter cleaning)Rented out at $875/month + utilities.The tenant I have is actually one from one of my other rentals.