Mike Franco
does vinyl plank really stand against abuse?
i'm talking about the general 12mil wear layer kind.I just saw this rental listing on zillow, and its hardwood floor is scratched to hell >> so I question whether LVP can even hold up.
Account Closed
Hardwood Flooring question
We are about to close on our first property. :D The home has ceramic tile (good condition) in almost all of the house. We would like to lay hardwood down in the Great Room and Dining area.
Has anyone ever insta...
Mark Hu
Choosing tile for apartment?
What type of tile would you guys choose for an apartment? The building is in a working class neighborhood.
I'm thinking about 12" tile, ceramic, class 5 (very tough). I don't want to go too classy because it may get t...
Varinder Kumar
Rental home materials used
I am finishing up my first rental property and I would like to know what type of materials I should use which would be renter friendly and low cost to purchase and maintain. What type of floors for kitchen and living ...
Ryan Kerr
Demo Costs for a Rehab
I am working on estimating the rehab costs for potential deals and am looking for some insight on demolition costs. I know it’s simple to self perform the demo work, but work schedules often interfere. Does anyone hav...
David Hess
Kitchen flooring choices
Should I install vinyl flooring in a SFH kitchen or laminate flooring. The vinyl is .69 cents a sqft. with a three year warranty. The laminate is 1.20 sq ft with a 10 year warranty. Thanks for your comments.
Russ McKelvey
What kind of flooring do you use in MFH Kitchens
Hello BP. Wondering what type of flooring everyone uses in MFH rentals and why.
Looking to replace old vinyl in a kitchen of fourplex but head that tile is a bad idea due to stained grout and other possible damage.
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Eric M.
Advice on rehabbing low-end starter homes
I feel out of touch with what buyers of starter homes are looking for. When doing a cosmetic rehab, what little extras help a property stand out now days?
Examples
Tile or stone instead of linoleum
Granite Countertop...
Blaine Gerick
Electric cooktop vs induction for class B rental
Interested in hearing you guys opinions on induction cooktops. From what I read they are much safer than electric and gas while being more effective (I have never used one). Another plus is that liquids will not burn ...
Stephen N.
Porcelain vs. Ceramic - Which is more durable
Is porcelain more durable than ceramic? I'm going to be putting tile in a duplex and I want to know what material will hold up the best.