Developers, home flippers - please stop with the luxury vinyl planks on main levels

[Anonymous]

I'm fine with LVT in a true basement - in fact, I have LVT in my basement. However, whenever I see home flips like this, it's an immediate "no" for me. I understand a split level kinda makes the main floor basement-ish, but I just HATE the look AND feel of luxury vinyl plank flooring for the main living areas, kitchen area. Ugh! Wood floors, tile in the kitchen if you must, but no luxury vinyl plank in main living areas.

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Springfield/7419-Jervis-St-22151/home/9720630

Anyone else? I keep seeing this trend in listings.

[Anonymous]

I hate them too.

[Anonymous]

LVP is appropriate at that price point.

[Anonymous]

I was looking at some new builds with LVP all through. Why would anyone do that? Immediate no from me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was looking at some new builds with LVP all through. Why would anyone do that? Immediate no from me.

Exactly, it's an immediate no for me as I don't want to purchase a renovated home except hate the flooring and want to rip out brand new flooring.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was looking at some new builds with LVP all through. Why would anyone do that? Immediate no from me.

To lower the cost for those without your budget

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was looking at some new builds with LVP all through. Why would anyone do that? Immediate no from me.

$5 a sq ft vs $20 a sq ft. That money is either profit, more room to negotiate price, or going towards fixtures and finishes that buyers care more about. They wouldn't do it if it didn't make sense for them financially

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:LVP is appropriate at that price point.

+1. That is a cheap starter home. The original hardwoods must have been a mess, though maybe it was all carpet originally.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LVP is appropriate at that price point.

+1. That is a cheap starter home. The original hardwoods must have been a mess, though maybe it was all carpet originally.

Here's the thing - I'd rather purchase a home with just the carpet replaced and everything else updated then LVP.

[Anonymous]

I'd have continued the hardwoods down from the upstairs, really wouldn't have cost much for that one floor.

That said, the fact that it is LVP is less annoying than the fact that it is ugly LVP, and the wrong color.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LVP is appropriate at that price point.

+1. That is a cheap starter home. The original hardwoods must have been a mess, though maybe it was all carpet originally.

Here's the thing - I'd rather purchase a home with just the carpet replaced and everything else updated then LVP.

Would also rather cheap finishes and nicer floors. Can update finishes easily while living there. Replacing flooring is a PITA.

[Anonymous]

You want actual hardwood floors there's nothing stopping you from paying for them?

LVP costs $4 per square foot. Hardwood is $10 per square foot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm fine with LVT in a true basement - in fact, I have LVT in my basement. However, whenever I see home flips like this, it's an immediate "no" for me. I understand a split level kinda makes the main floor basement-ish, but I just HATE the look AND feel of luxury vinyl plank flooring for the main living areas, kitchen area. Ugh! Wood floors, tile in the kitchen if you must, but no luxury vinyl plank in main living areas.

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Springfield/7419-Jervis-St-22151/home/9720630

Anyone else? I keep seeing this trend in listings.

Its not a trend. Its a price range.

You're not getting real hardwood for a $600K house in this area. Period.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You want actual hardwood floors there's nothing stopping you from paying for them?

LVP costs $4 per square foot. Hardwood is $10 per square foot.

good hardwood is more, and costs even more to install and may require sanding and staining the rest of the house to match.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm fine with LVT in a true basement - in fact, I have LVT in my basement. However, whenever I see home flips like this, it's an immediate "no" for me. I understand a split level kinda makes the main floor basement-ish, but I just HATE the look AND feel of luxury vinyl plank flooring for the main living areas, kitchen area. Ugh! Wood floors, tile in the kitchen if you must, but no luxury vinyl plank in main living areas.

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Springfield/7419-Jervis-St-22151/home/9720630

Anyone else? I keep seeing this trend in listings.

Its not a trend. Its a price range.

You're not getting real hardwood for a $600K house in this area. Period.

Right, here's the thing - would take carpet (with tile in kitchen/dining) over LVP throughout the main level. Would take crappy old flooring with everything else updated.