skip to main content

Shore rental

11 years ago

We have a shore front condominium that we rent most of the summer months. I need flooring but I'm not sure what the best product would be as far as durability and looks, should I get carpet, tile, hardwood, vinyl, etc. Could you help me make up my mind. Thanks

Featured Answer

stewy2you

11 years ago

Definitely tile!

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (6)

Elle
11 years ago
I would suggest tile or hardwood.
raineycarole
11 years ago
Tile. The sand could be rough on hardwood.
Related Professionals
Sault Ste. Marie Interior Designers & Decorators · Duluth Interior Designers & Decorators · Riverside Interior Designers & Decorators · Redding Interior Designers & Decorators · Clarksville Architects & Building Designers · Clarksburg Architects & Building Designers · Davenport Architects & Building Designers · Champaign Architects & Building Designers · South Sioux City Architects & Building Designers · Edison Architects & Building Designers · Baltimore Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Springfield Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Texarkana Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Waterbury Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Winona Kitchen & Bathroom Designers
Cherry Willis
11 years ago
One thing to avoid is laminate. One wet towel left on the floor will puff up the seams as the water get absorbed.
stewy2you
11 years ago
Shorefront equals lots of sand. Definitely tile.
Robbi
11 years ago
Tile is the best option. I have a beach house with wood floors and if I could have a do-over I would choose tile. The floor had carpet when we moved in, carpet is horrible with sand and moisture which also takes its toll on wood floors, vinyl would be wrecked in a short time. So the worst option is vinyl or carpet, wood is ok if well maintained (which it would not be if it is a rental), so the best is tile.

Related Stories

HOUZZ TOURS Houzz Tour: Shingle Style Meets Soho on the Jersey Shore

By Becky Harris

Surfing, City and the Water's Edge Inspires Beautiful Home With Eclectic Style

Guest Picks: Assemble a Summer Rental Survival Kit

By Valorie Hart

Cover up sketchy furniture and floors, add cheery decorations and set a beautiful table in a bare-bones summer rental home

VACATION HOMES Houzz Tour: Glory Days Again for Converted Scottish Lighthouse

A dilapidated lighthouse on the shores of Loch Ness has been beautifully renovated to become 2 stylish vacation rentals

VACATION HOMES Patience Pays Off for Owners Renovating Their Beach Condo

By Becky Harris

A Jersey Shore unit gets a bright new look, a more functional layout and increased space for extended family

MOST POPULAR Budget Beach House: A Trailer Gets Ready for Summer Fun

By Becky Harris

Punchy prints and colors star in a creative approach to Jersey Shore living

REMODELING GUIDES Design Workshop: Is an In-Law Unit Right for Your Property?

By Eric Reinholdt, Architect

ADUs can alleviate suburban sprawl, add rental income for homeowners, create affordable housing and much more

HOUZZ TOURS My Houzz: Creativity Personalizes a Vancouver Loft

By Heather Merenda

Art, vintage treasures and DIY touches give a Canadian rental a highly personal look

TROPICAL STYLE My Houzz: New York Chic and Laid-Back Hawaiian Style on Maui

By Ashley Camper Photography

A relocating New Yorker designs an island home influenced by her former city life

TRAVEL BY DESIGN Ultimate Vacation: 8 Incredible Rentable Homes Around the World

By Laura Gaskill

Travel in high style with the whole family or a group of friends, courtesy of a luxury penthouse, villa, loft and more you can rent

TRAVEL BY DESIGN Travel Guide: Vancouver for Design Lovers

By Megan Buchanan

You'll find more than just great architecture in this diverse coastal Canadian city — terrific parks, shops, eateries and museums abound too

Sponsored

More Discussions

Cristallo quarzite fails key scratch test

69

I’m stuck, bought some blue bed shams i really like but the room needs

53

Counter stool ideas

18

ideas for fireplace and side design

16

master remodel (remove tub for sauna)

2