Read This Before Replacing the Flooring in Your Apartment Complex
If it’s time to replace the flooring in your rental property, you’re likely already stressed about it – how much will it cost? How long will it take? What’s the best flooring for my needs? Well, we might have some answers that can help. We see lots of property managers and owners who need flooring solutions, and we’ve got years of family experience to help.
When buying carpet and flooring for your business – specifically rental property, you need to ensure you’re getting the best quality and value from your flooring. Further, you’ll likely want to complete the installation with as little downtime as possible. If your rental property remains empty, it costs you money.
So, what’s the best way to make sure you’re getting value with the least amount of down time.
When and What to Replace
Before you panic about all the floors in all your units, take some time to take inventory of what might need to be replaced. Different rooms require different types of flooring, i.e., bathrooms and kitchens might need LVP, and bedrooms might be better with carpet. As a landlord, your basic requirements are to keep the space safe and inhabitable. If you’re looking to keep your tenants happy, consider replacing any flooring that is worn, dirty or out of style.
Next, talk to your tenants. Since they are in the space daily, they might have some answers or needs you didn’t think of. Keeping your tenants happy with new carpet or LVP could mean the difference between longer leases or sudden vacancies.
Timing is Everything
Once you’re ready to tackle the floors, you’ll want to move as efficiently as possible. Whether you have an empty unit or tenants waiting, you’ll want to turn it over quickly without sacrificing quality. You don’t have time to wait for an order or supply chain delays with your inventory. Finding a vendor partner that can respond to what you need – in real-time – is critical. At Sloane’s Carpet Secret, we have 3 million square feet of flooring in stock and ready for installation.
Best of all, we have options. Sloane’s Carpet Secret has a wide variety of styles, textures, and fibers available in carpeting and Luxury Vinyl Plank – all on hand. That means what you see is what you get – no surprises or delays and no lost revenue for you on your rental units.
What Type of Flooring is Best for a Rental?
The type of flooring you need will depend heavily on your unique units. But overall, most property owners, managers, renters, and realtors agree that luxury vinyl plank is the best value. It’s also flexible, good looking and highly durable. Luxury Vinyl Plank or LVP can be a solid choice for bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens and more.
Years ago, low-quality carpet was the go-to choice in rentals, but that has changed. Savvy owners and managers are turning to LVP for the right look to attract renters and the durability it offers. Before you look to ‘cheap’ carpets or alternatives, check out LVP and all the versatility and affordability it can provide in private apartments and shared spaces.
When you are replacing flooring in your apartment complex, a trusted vendor partner can help you shop our in-stock warehouse, find the right flooring for your unique needs, and even arrange professional installation. When timing is just as important as the quality, Sloane’s Carpet Secret can best help you with high-quality carpet and LVP.
For more flooring tips, check out this article from For Rent and these articles about commercial flooring and rental property flooring.