{"id":16637,"date":"2021-04-26T15:56:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T15:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/?p=16637"},"modified":"2024-12-20T12:58:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T12:58:40","slug":"carpet-vs-wood-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/carpet-vs-wood-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"Carpet vs. Wood Flooring for Your Rental &#8211; A Landlord&#8217;s Guide to the Best Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Decorating rental properties can be a bit of a headache sometimes. There are lots of things you need to take into consideration when choosing your flooring. The biggest issue is which option wins in the carpet vs. wood flooring battle. You want to make sure that your tenants are comfortable, but you also don\u2019t want to put in anything that will be easily damaged. To make the best decision, you have to think about the type of tenants you want to attract. <!--more-->For families, you will want something cosy. However, if your rental property is in an area with lots of students or young people, you will want something more durable. Take a look at our landlord\u2019s guide to the best choice for rental properties.<\/p>\n<p>You might also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=159799&amp;action=edit\">Designing for Elegance and Endurance: Material Must-Haves for Luxury Communal Spaces<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16639\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-mark-mccammon-2724749.jpg\" alt=\"carpet vs. wood flooring\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-mark-mccammon-2724749.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-mark-mccammon-2724749-333x222.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/carpet-vs-wood-flooring\/#Important_Factors_When_Choosing_Rental_Flooring\" >Important Factors When Choosing Rental Flooring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/carpet-vs-wood-flooring\/#Carpet_vs_Wood_Flooring_for_Your_Rental_Property\" >Carpet vs. Wood Flooring for Your Rental Property<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/carpet-vs-wood-flooring\/#1_Carpet_Flooring_for_Your_Rental_Property\" >1. Carpet Flooring for Your Rental Property<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/carpet-vs-wood-flooring\/#2_Wood_Flooring_for_Your_Rental\" >2. Wood Flooring for Your Rental<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/carpet-vs-wood-flooring\/#Carpet_vs_Wood_Flooring_%E2%80%93_Summary\" >Carpet vs. Wood Flooring &#8211; Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Factors_When_Choosing_Rental_Flooring\"><\/span>Important Factors When Choosing Rental Flooring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we begin, we want to underline the main factors you should keep in mind when choosing flooring for your rental:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong> &#8211; of course, one of the most important things to consider is cost. As a landlord, your aim is to make money. Making the right decision is a crucial part of making sure you do just that. You want to go for something that is attractive so as to rent your property out as soon as possible. However, you don\u2019t want to go and buy luxurious flooring as it can be extremely expensive to replace if damaged.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Durability<\/strong> &#8211; another vital factor. If you go and buy the cheapest flooring you can find, it is highly likely that you will need to replace it within the year. You want something that is quality material that will withstand a lot of wear and tear. Durable materials are essential to avoiding the constant replacement of your flooring.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The function of the room<\/strong> &#8211; the type of flooring you choose also depends on the area you are dealing with. You don\u2019t want to go carpeting the bathroom, for instance. It\u2019s not the best option for eating and cooking areas either. Rooms that have a lot of humidity are going to need hard flooring as well, as moisture damages carpets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keeping it neutral<\/strong> &#8211; your rental property needs to be neutral. You don\u2019t want to go designing it to your taste as not everyone is going to like what you like. That\u2019s why you should stick to neutral colours and materials that will appeal to most people.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/viscose-rugs-pros-cons-cleaning-maintenance\/\">Pros and Cons of Getting a Viscose Rug<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carpet_vs_Wood_Flooring_for_Your_Rental_Property\"><\/span>Carpet vs. Wood Flooring for Your Rental Property<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we have gotten those important factors out of the way, it is time to get to the main point. Here, we will walk you through the pros and cons of each option. We will also take a look at the best choice to make while taking the room type and target tenants into consideration.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Carpet_Flooring_for_Your_Rental_Property\"><\/span>1. Carpet Flooring for Your Rental Property<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11755\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/carpet-cleaning-20-850x638.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/carpet-cleaning-20-850x638.jpg 850w, https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/carpet-cleaning-20-333x250.jpg 333w, https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/carpet-cleaning-20-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/carpet-cleaning-20.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Carpets bring a cosy feel to a home. This may be more attractive to some tenants, such as families. It is always nice to have a soft, warm rug under your feet when you are walking. However, there are many things you need to take into consideration before <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-choose-carpets-for-your-new-home\/\">choosing a carpet<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If your rental is going to be let out to families, you might want to choose carpets for only some of the rooms. For instance, the living room and master bedroom. This will provide a nice, homey feel to the property.<\/li>\n<li>Putting carpet in children\u2019s bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and damp areas is a definite no.<\/li>\n<li>When choosing carpet, make sure to get something stain resistant that is easy to clean. Short pile or loop pile wool carpets are a good option.<\/li>\n<li>Before your tenants move in, you will want to stain protect them.<\/li>\n<li>Another must &#8211; inform the tenants that they are not to tackle any stains or spillages on their own, not under any circumstance. They must inform you immediately so can deal with the<a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-sofa-stain-removal\/\"> stain removal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Carpets in bedrooms can help rent out a property quicker and allow you to ask for a higher monthly rent.<\/li>\n<li>Carpets in your rental will likely have a lifespan of between 2-5 years. They will rarely last longer than that. That is why you don\u2019t want to get anything too expensive. You don\u2019t want to go too cheap either, however, because then you will be likely to get only 1-2 years out of them.<\/li>\n<li>Another important point is that you will more than likely have to conduct professional carpet cleaning between each tenant. This is so as the property stays looking fresh, new, and attractive to potential renters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Wood_Flooring_for_Your_Rental\"><\/span>2. Wood Flooring for Your Rental<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16640\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-dmitry-zvolskiy-2062431.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-dmitry-zvolskiy-2062431.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-dmitry-zvolskiy-2062431-333x222.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now let us take a look at wood flooring in comparison to carpets. If you are uncertain of the type of tenants you will be welcoming into your rental, this is definitely the wiser choice. Here are a few things to consider when going for this option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you want to go for something that looks great, is easy to replace, and isn\u2019t over your budget, you should go for commercial grade laminate flooring. It will also be much easier for your tenants to maintain than carpet.<\/li>\n<li>We definitely suggest going for this type of flooring if you are uncertain about the tenants you will be accomodating.<\/li>\n<li>If you will be housing students, young adults, or allowing people with pets, this is your best choice. As we all know, the young \u2018uns have other priorities and won\u2019t really be thinking about cleaning and maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Another thing is that a lot of people like to give their house a more homely feeling. If you have laminate flooring in your rental, tenants can bring their own rugs or carpets that suit their own taste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carpet_vs_Wood_Flooring_%E2%80%93_Summary\"><\/span>Carpet vs. Wood Flooring &#8211; Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16641\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-andrea-davis-5417293.jpg\" alt=\"carpet vs. wood flooring\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-andrea-davis-5417293.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-andrea-davis-5417293-333x222.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now that we have gone over the important points of choosing flooring for your rental, let\u2019s just quickly summarise. Although carpets can give a place a cosy feel, they aren\u2019t so easy to maintain. They can increase the rent, however, you need to think about whether that increase will cover the maintenance costs. When you go for wood flooring, you know it is the safer option. This way you won\u2019t have to arrange both <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/end-of-tenancy-cleaning\/\">end of tenancy cleaning<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/carpet-cleaning\/\">carpet cleaning<\/a> between tenants. Make sure you make the right choice and don\u2019t end up emptying your wallet for careless mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/choose-upholstery-easy-sofa-cleaning\/\">How to Choose Upholstery Fabric for Easy Care of Your Furniture<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Decorating rental properties can be a bit of a headache sometimes. 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