Skip to content
×
Try PRO Free Today!
BiggerPockets Pro offers you a comprehensive suite of tools and resources
Market and Deal Finder Tools
Deal Analysis Calculators
Property Management Software
Exclusive discounts to Home Depot, RentRedi, and more
$0
7 days free
$828/yr or $69/mo when billed monthly.
$390/yr or $32.5/mo when billed annually.
7 days free. Cancel anytime.
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Results (4456)
Will Dean Flooring insight help
14 July 2018 | 5 replies

What is better for a rental tile, or laminate?

Please share experience, insight and recommendations.

Much appreciated!

Paul Winka Basement tile and adhesive removal with pictures.
2 November 2016 | 11 replies

I am "unfinishing" an unsightly basement for a rental. The basement floor has chipped tile that leaves an adhesive residue behind. It's not so sticky, but will look shoddy if not addressed. Unfortunately, the tile nee...

Michael Stutelberg Laminate flooring and easy bathroom upgrades
26 January 2020 | 10 replies

What type of flooring (carpet vs laminate) do you install in bedrooms and living areas for new purchase to prepare for renters? What is your ideal way for improving the bathroom (vanities, toilet, paint)? Preference o...

Chandler Canepa Replace carpet with laminate floors before selling?
2 March 2018 | 7 replies

Hello fellow BP members,

I have a question in regards to selling my Condo.

Question: Should I replace my worn out carpet with new laminate floors before selling?

I’m currently in a hot market (Temecula, CA) for se...

Bruce L. Tile on 2nd Floor
19 October 2012 | 5 replies

Hi,

Other than the bathrooms, has anyone installed tile on the second floor of their property?

I have a townhouse that was built in 1980 and looking to replace the carpet with 20"x20" porcelain tile, I want to insta...

Chuy Gonzalez To Tile or not To Tile
16 August 2015 | 5 replies

I have a 2 bed that rents for $1200 a month. I just evicted a chronic late payer. There is carpet everywhere except the kitchen and bath. Carpet lasts me maybe 2, maybe 3 years. The carpet in the dining and living roo...

Hannah Joy Got the house! Now do I rehab with vinyl or laminate flooring?
20 February 2021 | 3 replies

Purchased my first house to rehab!!! Excited and terrified! I'm ripping out carpet and putting flooring in but I can't decide between vinyl and laminate. Vinyl is pricier, is it really necessary in a rental? I'm looki...

Vickiel Woodard Tenant proof floor coverings? getting the most bang for the buck
30 October 2016 | 13 replies

Hey BP,  I'm in the process of rehabbing a rental and wondered what flooring was best for  low income rentals. In my area 3/1 rents for $600-665. The unit had carpet in it previously but I'm going for something more d...

David Clay Quick question about counter tops in a flip
21 February 2015 | 7 replies

I am working on a flip and I wanted to ask others about their experiences with counter tops (ct). I am thinking about placing granite ct's in the house. However, before I do so I wanted to know if it would matter. I ...

Martin Guerrero Flooring ideas for updating outdated properties
2 March 2023 | 19 replies

When it comes to flooring is LVP always best? I’ve used waterproof laminate which is a bit more economical and more wood look matches than most LVP I have seen any recommendations? Waterproof laminate vs LVP waterproo...