Wood or tile or… ??

Okay, long-time tenants have left and it’s time to replace the flooring. Back when I was younger … I would carpet everything except the bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, entry way and laundry area. I always liked the idea of carpeting in the bedrooms. With all the new products available I’ve gotten hooked on laminate flooring for the bedrooms. It also works well in high traffic areas – it holds up almost as well as tile. I rarely install carpeting in the bedrooms anymore. The cost of cleaning it and replacing it is prohibitive. A little more money up front saves you a lot more in the long run. I now use laminate flooring or tile in all the rooms. Occasionally I still use vinyl flooring in the bathroom and laundry area and run a solid bead of caulking at the seams and base of the wall, toilet, and tub.
 
 I haven’t had much pushback from new tenants regarding the solid surface flooring – they just put area rugs down on the floor and get on with unpacking. Actually, I think they prefer it.