One of the common questions we get is about flooring for rental property. Landlords and property owners are replacing floors all the time in their rental properties, and they want to know how they can prevent this. It gets expensive when you have to put down new floors between every tenant. So, we’ve asked our expert partners at Integrity Floors if there’s a solution to this problem. They work with us a lot on flooring replacements, and they help us to keep costs down and materials at a minimum. That really makes a difference for our rental property owners.
Cost Effective Flooring
We recommend that you remove your carpet and instead, install a vinyl plank flooring. This is the least expensive option, and it’s very durable. You’ll be able to use it for a long time. When you think of vinyl, you might worry about the marks that can be left by scraping chairs, shoes, and pets. You’re thinking of sheet vinyl, which comes in large rolls that resemble paper rolls. This is different. Vinyl plank comes in six-inch wide planks and it’s more durable than the sheet vinyl or carpet. It feels like a hard plastic with a good look.
Attractive Flooring
There’s a texture on vinyl planks that feel like wood. This can be an attractive option for your house, and it’s still reasonably priced. Tenants looking for a fashionable floor will be pleased. It’s also easy to maintain. You sweep it, mop it, even use your Swiffer. If you damage a plank, a new one can be installed easily. You don’t have to replace the whole floor.
These are some of the reasons most of our clients have switched over to vinyl planks. We still do carpet in the bedroom because most tenants like the feel of carpet on their feet, but plank vinyl is definitely the way to go when you want to save money and make your property look good.
If you have questions about flooring for rental property or anything pertaining to Fort Worth property management, please contact us at McCaw Property Management. We’d be happy to tell you more.