Best Flooring for Rental Property: What Landlords Actually Need

For most rentals, the best floor is waterproof rigid core vinyl plank: it handles spills, pets and move-outs, cleans between tenants with a damp mop, and looks good in listing photos.

Choose the wear layer by how hard the unit is used: 12 mil for budget units and bedrooms, 20 mil for pets and frequent turnover, 28 mil for the toughest use.

The cheapest floor is rarely the cheapest over time. A floor that has to be replaced every couple of turnovers costs you the material and the labor again each time, plus vacant days.

A slightly better plank that lasts through several tenants usually costs less per year of service than bargain flooring.

5mm rigid core, 12 mil wear layer: $1.70 per sq ft. Good value for budget units.

Made in USA 5mm, 20 mil wear layer: $1.99 per sq ft. The sweet spot for pets and high turnover.

Made in USA 6.5mm, 22 mil, 9" x 60" wide plank: $2.79 per sq ft.

8mm, 28 mil diamond-coated wear layer: $3.49 per sq ft, for the hardest use.

Installation by our own crews: $1.75 per sq ft over a sound, level slab. Tear-out, leveling and stairs are quoted after a measure.

Pick one or two running lines and use them everywhere. Our featured lines are running lines, not closeouts, so you can buy the same plank again to repair a room after a bad tenant.

Warehouse Direct floors are stocked for same-day pickup when a turnover is on a deadline.

Landlords, property managers and contractors can ask for contractor pricing. Call Waco at (254) 332-2272 or Liberty Hill at (512) 355-5120.