When a tenant moves out they often leave damaged flooring. At this point, the landlord’s primary concern is getting a new tenant ASAP. Saddleback Carpet & Flooring, helps you find the quickest ways to get your property cleaned up and ready.

What is the most durable carpet?

If your rental is a revolving door of happy tenants, and your carpets are traffic-worn. Here’s the lowdown on the toughest contenders:

• Nylon: Shaw Floors premium branded Anso® Nylon has a nearly 50-year history of innovation and quality. It offers leading-edge styling and outstanding performance and comes standard on the Caress, Color That Speaks to You, and Foundations collections. Anso Nylon is also Cradle to Cradle® Silver Certified, meaning its design has been evaluated to assess its positive impact on both people and the environment.  
• Polyester: Many carpets made of polyester come with 25-year abrasive Wear and Texture Retention Warranties so you can enjoy long-lasting beauty and comfort. One example is the Dreamweaver Select Manuscript Collection’s exceptional durability that can withstand daily wear and tear, maintaining its luxurious texture for years to come.

How to get the best chance of saving your carpet from spills?

Let’s face it, accidents happen. But fear not, stain-resistant carpets are here to save the day!

• Polyester: This champion repels moisture like a superhero, making cleanup a breeze. Dreamweaver’s PureColor 100% Solution-Dyed Poly Fiber has exceptional color clarity and fade resistance, ensuring the vibrancy endures for years.
• Nylon: The most versatile of all fibers, nylon provides excellent durability and flexibility. It is the most commonly used carpet fiber and can be found in a wide range of both cut pile and loop pile styles.

Considering Cost, Eco-friendliness & Color

• Cost: Nylon boasts the highest durability of all carpets, but it also requires a higher budget. When saving money is the primary goal polypropylene carpet is your budget-friendly contender. Polyester carpet strikes a good balance between durability and budget-friendliness.
• Eco-friendliness: Feeling green? Polyester is often made from recycled water bottles! 
• Color: Looking for a vibrant splash? Polyester and nylon offer a wide range of colors to match your style.

Is carpet always the best choice for rentals?

Yes. Because carpet is the quickest and most cost-effective way to make a property feel fresh and clean for a new tenant. But there are other options to consider. The most popular choice these days for the kitchen and bathrooms is luxury vinyl plank.

• Vinyl: luxury vinyl plank is durable, water-resistant or water-proof, and easy to clean. The click and lock products can be installed very quickly.
• Hardwood: Classic beauty and easy maintenance requires a higher budget more time to install
• Tile: Stylish, water-resistant, and long-lasting. It requires more time to install.
• Linoleum: Eco-friendly and affordable.
• Laminate: Looks like wood, but easier on the wallet.

An Experienced Installer Adds Value and Peace of Mind

When it is time to renew and repair a rental for a new tenant, Saddleback Carpet & Flooring will save you time and money by moving quickly. We start with a Free In-Home Consultation where we help you evaluate the best options for your rental property. Sometimes old flooring can be repaired and new flooring can be matched or smoothly transitioned. We have helped many landlords find the fastest way get their rentals ready. Give us a call or click the button below to get started.