Contractor Suggested Vinyl Flooring in Kitchen instead of Carpet

[Nir]

Hi,
The property manager suggested vinyl flooring in the kitchen of a 1 bedroom apartment instead of current old carpet. I understand it is easier to clean and might look better however will it not be less warm in the apartment as a result if I replace it with vinyl flooring instead fo a new carpet? Also, carpet is around $2/sq ft including everything. what is an average simple vinyl flooring price per sq ft? The structure is a little unique - the apartment in question is a ground level basement.
I heard if floor is not lifted carpet is better for the reaosn mentioned above (heating) but not sure. how can I tell if it is lifted or not?
THANK YOU,
Neil

 

[MonteDobson]

Hi Neil,

I am not a big fan of carpet anywhere in a rental home except for maybe the bedrooms. They are just not clean. Even though it may be cold being on ground level, I`d agree with that recommendation.

Another (more expensive) option may be a heat flooring system underneath tile. We have this in our home and it works great. Maybe a bit excessive for a rental though.

 

[Ken15]

QUOTE (investmart @ Nov 14 2008, 10:42 AM) Hi,
The property manager suggested vinyl flooring in the kitchen of a 1 bedroom apartment instead of current old carpet. I understand it is easier to clean and might look better however will it not be less warm in the apartment as a result if I replace it with vinyl flooring instead fo a new carpet? Also, carpet is around $2/sq ft including everything. what is an average simple vinyl flooring price per sq ft? The structure is a little unique - the apartment in question is a ground level basement.
I heard if floor is not lifted carpet is better for the reaosn mentioned above (heating) but not sure. how can I tell if it is lifted or not?
THANK YOU,
Neil

I agree....vinyl or ceramics in a kitchen. The tenants can always put down floor mats to keep their feet warm. I`ve lived in my house for two years now and I can`t count how many times the kids have spilled grape juice or my wife has dropped a jar of tomato sauce all over the floor!

 

[Nir]

Thank You Monte and Ken15 for the input.

Neil

 

[mortgageman]

Kitchen + carpet = a really, really bad idea. Gross!

 

[selias]

One word...YUCK!
You will be replacing carpet frequently and this unit will be harder to rent out upon showings.
Imagine the disgusting mess a disgruntled tenant could leave in that area! Vinyl is a quick clean up.