steve_64
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The hardwood floor that came with out house was that style. We replaced it because it was so hard to maintain and the grooves were too deep to sand out. Everything bad comes back when there's a new generation of buyers.
Rug washing seems to be stable when everything else slows down. Delivering 4 rugs today for about $700 and have 4 more to clean.time to get into rug washing.
The porcelain tile we are installing was $5.50 a sq ft. We are getting it for $3.48 I know the manager. And it will be more permanent imo.
I don't see home owners paying for the premium stuff as often. They will be switching back to cheap carpet in the long run I think.
Yes more costly install and a harder surface. Just my preference. But as far as a replacement for carpet i like carpet and I think most people do. They are being sold on ease of maintenance I think. The apartment complexes I know of who have tried lvt are going back to carpet. Tenants tear still tear it up.Depends on subfloor. Flooring is only as good as it’s substrate, we see busted tiles and grout all the time. Also requires more maintenance to keep them clean.
Quality install with proper floor prep on LVT delivers a wonderful long lasting product.
It’s also easier on the knees, hips and back since you don’t have the sharper impact of tile or stained/epoxy cement.
Personally I like Saltillo or stained concrete but they’re just harder on those joints imo
Yes more costly install and a harder surface. Just my preference. But as far as a replacement for carpet i like carpet and I think most people do. They are being sold on ease of maintenance I think. The apartment complexes I know of who have tried lvt are going back to carpet. Tenants tear still tear it up.
Some have said they have a hard time renting with LVT also. They just use cheaper carpet.
Same hereYes more costly install and a harder surface. Just my preference. But as far as a replacement for carpet i like carpet and I think most people do. They are being sold on ease of maintenance I think. The apartment complexes I know of who have tried lvt are going back to carpet. Tenants tear still tear it up.
Some have said they have a hard time renting with LVT also. They just use cheaper carpet.
I have larger dogs and hardwood would not hold up the way I want it to look. We have it installed as display in one of our showrooms and I really like the way it performs even with a lot of traffic.
Original in 56 and not even an issue with the grout let alone the tile. Hate to lose it but the wall on the left is com I g out. Thinking of putting in heated floors too.Depends on subfloor. Flooring is only as good as it’s substrate, we see busted tiles and grout all the time. Also requires more maintenance to keep them clean.
Quality install with proper floor prep on LVT delivers a wonderful long lasting product.
It’s also easier on the knees, hips and back since you don’t have the sharper impact of tile or stained/epoxy cement.
Personally I like Saltillo or stained concrete but they’re just harder on those joints imo
We recently did all new flooring in our rental house - LVP in all the high traffic areas, and carpet in the 3 bedrooms and the living room.
The carpet is all isolated so you can just replace 1 area if it gets trashed as the carpet does not flow throughout the house.
If I replace the carpet I purchase a remnant roll, and new high-density pad for comfort (if necessary because of pet damage). The non-refundable pet deposit always covers the cost to replace.
The LVP is also waterproof so if there is a flood, it is easy to dry the floor with no damage occurring.
Maybe the real wood look and feel of an old country cabin, otherwise bevels just replicate the look and feel of engineered wood planks.Well the idea of beveled edges is to help replicate the wood look and feel.
Flush edges are available and imo don’t look as clean or sharp when trying to replicate the real wood look and feel
When does the drywall go down?my understanding ….all factory pre-finsihed "real" wood flooring will have a bevel or micro-V-groove due to the difficulty of holding/keeping exacting tolerances of wood products
several thousands difference in thickness isn't noticeable with V-grove
With square edge, it can be noticeable
Sq edge flooring "laid right" gets installed, then sanded smooth , then finished on-site
..L.T.A.
I get LVT(P) is nice and can be of high quality, but my question is...
Do you think people are about done with residential carpet? I rarely talk to residential customers who are interested in buying more carpet, so I'm wondering if we should start shifting our business models for those of us who do mostly residential jobs.
I don't think so but if you are looking to grow your business you should be looking to diversify your services anyway.I get LVT(P) is nice and can be of high quality, but my question is...
Do you think people are about done with residential carpet? I rarely talk to residential customers who are interested in buying more carpet, so I'm wondering if we should start shifting our business models for those of us who do mostly residential jobs.
Do you think people are about done with residential carpet?
So Yes, I need a hug.
Well, I did spill ALL my curley fries on the floor of my van. So Yes, I need a hug.
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