I’m afraid to rip it out without his permission…don’t want the repercussions of that one! He’s super nice, but I don’t want to take advantage of his kindness.
I hate carpet too (wall to wall anyway). I agree with dave. When the upstairs tenant above me moved out, we got wood parquet click tile and put them in. It wasn’t that bad- stuff was on sale. In the long run great wood floors are nicer, last longer and are healthier. Have you ever seen what lies under a carpet when they take it up? No matter how clean you are, the skin-crawling stuff is always in there. Putting in a wood floor is definitely a smarter investment for the landlord.
The sublfloor looks like plain on cheap plywood. It’s not pretty and I don’t think it would be no matter what was done to it. I don’t like the carpet not just because of the color, but because after 10 years it’s super worn, there are some stains I can’t get out, and I am a smoking cat owner with asthma and allergies. Carpet, particularly in the spring and summer months, is very bad for me. I vacuum daily, but it makes no noticeable difference. I want a hard surface. Easier to take care of and easier on the nose.
That should have said:
Dave, I know YOU like to *lay down some orientals* 🙂
Whoohooo! Flooring party at Snappy’s house! BYOB 🙂
I’m afraid to rip it out without his permission…don’t want the repercussions of that one! He’s super nice, but I don’t want to take advantage of his kindness.
Dave, I know like to *lay down some orientals* 🙂
dave- that’s a wonderful idea!! Snappy, we all offer to come and help you do that :-).
Especially if you have asthma the carpet has to go!!
Tear out the carpets, paint the floors and stencil them. lay down some area rugs or orientals.
I hate carpet too (wall to wall anyway). I agree with dave. When the upstairs tenant above me moved out, we got wood parquet click tile and put them in. It wasn’t that bad- stuff was on sale. In the long run great wood floors are nicer, last longer and are healthier. Have you ever seen what lies under a carpet when they take it up? No matter how clean you are, the skin-crawling stuff is always in there. Putting in a wood floor is definitely a smarter investment for the landlord.
Too late on the stain free, THL. I’ve tried carpet cleaners, resolve, everything.
The sublfloor looks like plain on cheap plywood. It’s not pretty and I don’t think it would be no matter what was done to it. I don’t like the carpet not just because of the color, but because after 10 years it’s super worn, there are some stains I can’t get out, and I am a smoking cat owner with asthma and allergies. Carpet, particularly in the spring and summer months, is very bad for me. I vacuum daily, but it makes no noticeable difference. I want a hard surface. Easier to take care of and easier on the nose.