Choosing Flooring for an Investment Property
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Floor & Decor. All opinions are 100% mine.
While there have been some delays, renovations of the third-floor unit at Big Green are moving along and we are finally at the point where floors are going down and the end is in sight. This is always my favorite stage of the transformation because major construction is complete, and we can finally start putting the place back together and adding the game changing pieces like flooring.
Choosing Flooring for An Investment Property
When we first started investing in real estate, we knew selecting the right flooring was an important decision. We wanted it to fit into the following criteria:
- Visually appealing. Of course, we wanted flooring that is going to look good and attract high-quality tenants.
- Top quality. We like to do things right the first time and choosing flooring is no different. The product needs to last and be extremely durable. We researched wear layers, ideal thickness, and read lots of reviews.
- Affordability. Because our properties are investments, we are unable to splurge too much so finding something that fit into our budget was very important to us.
After shopping around and comparing different brands and flooring types, we finally decided on NuCore luxury vinyl plank in Driftwood Oak from Floor and Decor. What sold us on this product was its durability, waterproof feature, and amazing price coming in at $2.69 sqft.
Shopping at Floor & Decor itself was a great experience. They have a wide-variety of in-stock products and offer free design services if needed. Since then, we’ve used this product in all of our properties and will continue to do so moving forward.
Installing Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
Installing the NuCore LVP was extremely easy. After tearing up the old carpet and baseboard, it only took Kyle and I just under two days to complete both our kitchen and living room. The instructions in the box are very helpful and there is also an installation video if needed. Because this unit is on the third floor, we decided to add a noise reducing underlayment. This not only reduces sound, but also provides moisture protection and corrects any minor subfloor imperfections which are inevitable with old homes.
Once the flooring was down, we moved onto the baseboard. These old homes originally were built with nice tall baseboard so we try to continue that look whenever we can. It’s definitely a bit more expensive but it covers wall imperfections, allows us to hide electric behind them, and looks absolutely beautiful. I’ll gladly spend a few extra dollars to keep with the original features of the home.
Up next in our renovation plan is to finish hanging the cabinets in the kitchen, build a vanity for the bathroom and bringing in our plumber to set the sinks and shower fixtures. Move-in day is closer than we think!
