View Single Post
onewhippedpuppy onewhippedpuppy is online now
Did you get the memo?
 
onewhippedpuppy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wichita, KS
Posts: 33,267
Quote:
Originally Posted by dmoolenaar View Post
Have you considered a click-lock laminate floor like what IKEA sells? It's an easy DIY install and cheap. I think it would hold up better for a rental than any carpet.
If I had a rental that would be my #1 choice. My in-laws (10 kids) had laminate throughout their old house for 5 years before they moved, it still looked like new. If that's not a torture test, I don't know what is.

If you buy carpet, invest in really good pad. You'll probably replace the carpet frequently due to abuse, but quality pad can last a LONG time.
__________________
‘07 Mazda RX8
Past: 911T, 911SC, Carrera, 951s, 955, 996s, 987s, 986s, 997s, BMW 5x, C36, C63, XJR, S8, Maserati Coupe, GT500, etc
Old 04-14-2009, 10:59 AM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #4 (permalink)