Anonymous wrote:We're putting LVP in our basement level to replace 15 yr old carpeting. Realtor said our house will sell in a nanosecond fro $1.5M in close in McLean. I like the look of it so that's what we're doing.

A basement is different than the kids room.

Anonymous wrote:I'm not quite as anti-LVT as some posters, but what irks me the most is mis-matched floors on the same level. I would strongly encourage wood feathered in and stained to match the existing wood because that will provide a much more cohesive look and feel to the house. The cohesiveness goes a long way to making the house feel high-end. Agree that if you can't afford wood, do nice carpet.

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A mix of carpet and wood floors just presents better than a mix of different "wood look" flooring.

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Anonymous wrote:DH and I have a budget of 850k and will not look at homes with LVT on the main or upper level. Basement is fine, we have it in our own.

I'd rather carpet not because I like carpet but because I'd feel less weird about ripping out carpet to put in hardwood as the end goal, vs ripping out LVT. Weird hangup, but it's how I feel when I look at houses.

You do realize you can change it out at some point when you have the funds, right? Why would that be a deal-breaker or an otherwise good house? Changing flooring is SO EASY.

Yes, very well aware, but as I mentioned, it's a weird hangup. That's why I made the "weird hangup" comment. I feel less guilty about ripping out new carpet than new LVT. I don't care about ripping out old anything, but usually these homes with LVT are sold as complete renovations/flips. I would say the homes with LVT also frequently just look like cheap flips so have other issues for why they are a turnoff. I have yet to see a home where I thought "it's a great home minus the LVT" - often enough it just looks cheaply done with some brand new kitchen with an awkward layout, cabinet placement.

When we buy, the one thing we will likely replace immediately (if needed) is the flooring before we move ourselves and our furniture in, we don't want to be living in the home to install new wood floors. Been there, done that, no thanks.

I'm not quite as anti-LVT as some posters, but what irks me the most is mis-matched floors on the same level. I would strongly encourage wood feathered in and stained to match the existing wood because that will provide a much more cohesive look and feel to the house. The cohesiveness goes a long way to making the house feel high-end. Agree that if you can't afford wood, do nice carpet.

Anonymous wrote:DH and I have a budget of 850k and will not look at homes with LVT on the main or upper level. Basement is fine, we have it in our own.

I'd rather carpet not because I like carpet but because I'd feel less weird about ripping out carpet to put in hardwood as the end goal, vs ripping out LVT. Weird hangup, but it's how I feel when I look at houses.

You do realize you can change it out at some point when you have the funds, right? Why would that be a deal-breaker or an otherwise good house? Changing flooring is SO EASY.

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Anonymous wrote:What about in the kitchen? Is it okay to put LVP in the kitchen if the the adjoining rooms are hardwood? Or is it better to put hardwood in the kitchen?

It is better to put hardwood in the kitchen.

+1 High end homes all have hardwood in their kitchen. No one does tile anymore. I have hardwood in my kitchens without rugs, it is fine. I don’t know what people are doing in their kitchens that would ruin hardwood.

The first time, we had leak from our sink that was not caught immediately. The second, our child flooded the area, started telling us, got distracted and ran off to play.

DH and I have a budget of 850k and will not look at homes with LVT on the main or upper level. Basement is fine, we have it in our own.

I'd rather carpet not because I like carpet but because I'd feel less weird about ripping out carpet to put in hardwood as the end goal, vs ripping out LVT. Weird hangup, but it's how I feel when I look at houses.

You think these new builds that go for millions have flooring imported from Europe? They're going to Home Depot or Floor and Decor and buying it.

LPV in basement only.

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Anonymous wrote:What about in the kitchen? Is it okay to put LVP in the kitchen if the the adjoining rooms are hardwood? Or is it better to put hardwood in the kitchen?

It is better to put hardwood in the kitchen.

+1 High end homes all have hardwood in their kitchen. No one does tile anymore. I have hardwood in my kitchens without rugs, it is fine. I don’t know what people are doing in their kitchens that would ruin hardwood.

Anonymous wrote:What about in the kitchen? Is it okay to put LVP in the kitchen if the the adjoining rooms are hardwood? Or is it better to put hardwood in the kitchen?

It is better to put hardwood in the kitchen.

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Anonymous wrote:Isn't laminate wood the same price as hardwood but lasts longer, less scratches and waterproof?

We have that as we have a pool and each bedroom has its own bathroom. Which is actually a daily wet kid / wet towel / wet clothes nightmare. Carpets wouldn't last in our house and wood water damage would be a shame.

You’re thinking of engineered wood.

No, LVP is waterproof. Engineered wood is usually not. It is also supposed to be harder and scratch less, but that is also not true. I deeply regret my engineered wood flooring. It has been terrible.

Putting the word luxury in the name does not make it luxurious. The basement is the only place for this.

I get sad when I see pictures of remodeled houses in which LVP has been used. Awful.

OP please use hardwood or carpet if you must.

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Anonymous wrote:What about in the kitchen? Is it okay to put LVP in the kitchen if the the adjoining rooms are hardwood? Or is it better to put hardwood in the kitchen?

Prob better for value of the house to our hardwood in the kitchen. Use mats around high traffic or wet areas

I’d do tile in the kitchen.

depends, some beach houses that are 3m have LVP, I would like LVP in the basement for a dc area home