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  • November 15, 2010 at 1:33 PM #18186
    Werewolf
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    Hi all

    I am considering buying a 1200SF condo with stone floors (dark stone / granite-looking). The problem is the stone is fairly rough-cut and looks out of place with the rest of the unit.

    I am looking for feedback as to what I should budget in my offers to either remove and replace the floors (thinking tile or wood) or resurface the stones in order to smooth them out.

    I have no background in this so any advice appreciated.

    Thanks

    November 15, 2010 at 2:14 PM #630998
    capeman
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    Go hit Bedrosians for ideas on what type of flooring you want especially if it is stone or porcelain. They regularly have some killer deals on good styles. We picked up a travertine looking porcelain for $1.09 sq/ft and some slate textured looking porcelain for about $2.50 sq/ft. Then you need to find a good flooring guy. We used Jeff Holloway and he gave us a great deal with great quality work back in August.

    http://www.hollowaytileandstoneworks.com/contact.html

    I’d say if you can find similar deals on materials you’ll be paying ~$7k with materials and labor but could go much higher than that if materials are more exotic.

    November 15, 2010 at 2:14 PM #632096
    capeman
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    Go hit Bedrosians for ideas on what type of flooring you want especially if it is stone or porcelain. They regularly have some killer deals on good styles. We picked up a travertine looking porcelain for $1.09 sq/ft and some slate textured looking porcelain for about $2.50 sq/ft. Then you need to find a good flooring guy. We used Jeff Holloway and he gave us a great deal with great quality work back in August.

    http://www.hollowaytileandstoneworks.com/contact.html

    I’d say if you can find similar deals on materials you’ll be paying ~$7k with materials and labor but could go much higher than that if materials are more exotic.

    November 15, 2010 at 2:14 PM #631778
    capeman
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    Go hit Bedrosians for ideas on what type of flooring you want especially if it is stone or porcelain. They regularly have some killer deals on good styles. We picked up a travertine looking porcelain for $1.09 sq/ft and some slate textured looking porcelain for about $2.50 sq/ft. Then you need to find a good flooring guy. We used Jeff Holloway and he gave us a great deal with great quality work back in August.

    http://www.hollowaytileandstoneworks.com/contact.html

    I’d say if you can find similar deals on materials you’ll be paying ~$7k with materials and labor but could go much higher than that if materials are more exotic.

    November 15, 2010 at 2:14 PM #631649
    capeman
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    Go hit Bedrosians for ideas on what type of flooring you want especially if it is stone or porcelain. They regularly have some killer deals on good styles. We picked up a travertine looking porcelain for $1.09 sq/ft and some slate textured looking porcelain for about $2.50 sq/ft. Then you need to find a good flooring guy. We used Jeff Holloway and he gave us a great deal with great quality work back in August.

    http://www.hollowaytileandstoneworks.com/contact.html

    I’d say if you can find similar deals on materials you’ll be paying ~$7k with materials and labor but could go much higher than that if materials are more exotic.

    November 15, 2010 at 2:14 PM #631076
    capeman
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    Go hit Bedrosians for ideas on what type of flooring you want especially if it is stone or porcelain. They regularly have some killer deals on good styles. We picked up a travertine looking porcelain for $1.09 sq/ft and some slate textured looking porcelain for about $2.50 sq/ft. Then you need to find a good flooring guy. We used Jeff Holloway and he gave us a great deal with great quality work back in August.

    http://www.hollowaytileandstoneworks.com/contact.html

    I’d say if you can find similar deals on materials you’ll be paying ~$7k with materials and labor but could go much higher than that if materials are more exotic.

    November 15, 2010 at 6:02 PM #632151
    briansd1
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    I’m betting that the stone is slate. You can’t smooth it out. You have to replace it.

    I would not do travertine. That is just such a bubble/flipper type look. Avoid giving your condo that flipper look. In a few years it will look very dated. That look is 5 years old already and it’s getting tired.

    I would do carrara marble or something like that.

    November 15, 2010 at 6:02 PM #631053
    briansd1
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    I’m betting that the stone is slate. You can’t smooth it out. You have to replace it.

    I would not do travertine. That is just such a bubble/flipper type look. Avoid giving your condo that flipper look. In a few years it will look very dated. That look is 5 years old already and it’s getting tired.

    I would do carrara marble or something like that.

    November 15, 2010 at 6:02 PM #631833
    briansd1
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    I’m betting that the stone is slate. You can’t smooth it out. You have to replace it.

    I would not do travertine. That is just such a bubble/flipper type look. Avoid giving your condo that flipper look. In a few years it will look very dated. That look is 5 years old already and it’s getting tired.

    I would do carrara marble or something like that.

    November 15, 2010 at 6:02 PM #631704
    briansd1
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    I’m betting that the stone is slate. You can’t smooth it out. You have to replace it.

    I would not do travertine. That is just such a bubble/flipper type look. Avoid giving your condo that flipper look. In a few years it will look very dated. That look is 5 years old already and it’s getting tired.

    I would do carrara marble or something like that.

    November 15, 2010 at 6:02 PM #631131
    briansd1
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    I’m betting that the stone is slate. You can’t smooth it out. You have to replace it.

    I would not do travertine. That is just such a bubble/flipper type look. Avoid giving your condo that flipper look. In a few years it will look very dated. That look is 5 years old already and it’s getting tired.

    I would do carrara marble or something like that.

    November 16, 2010 at 8:19 AM #632270
    no_such_reality
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    Unless you love the look of stone or wood with area rugs, I would do carpet.

    We have hardwood floors in house except the bedrooms. Both wood, laminate and tile/stone floors are hard on the feet and back.

    If you’re planning on living in the condo, get something that is going to have you come home from a cruddy day at work, kick off your shoes and go ‘ah’.

    That isn’t tile and it isn’t wood.

    November 16, 2010 at 8:19 AM #631174
    no_such_reality
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    Unless you love the look of stone or wood with area rugs, I would do carpet.

    We have hardwood floors in house except the bedrooms. Both wood, laminate and tile/stone floors are hard on the feet and back.

    If you’re planning on living in the condo, get something that is going to have you come home from a cruddy day at work, kick off your shoes and go ‘ah’.

    That isn’t tile and it isn’t wood.

    November 16, 2010 at 8:19 AM #631251
    no_such_reality
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    Unless you love the look of stone or wood with area rugs, I would do carpet.

    We have hardwood floors in house except the bedrooms. Both wood, laminate and tile/stone floors are hard on the feet and back.

    If you’re planning on living in the condo, get something that is going to have you come home from a cruddy day at work, kick off your shoes and go ‘ah’.

    That isn’t tile and it isn’t wood.

    November 16, 2010 at 8:19 AM #631953
    no_such_reality
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    Unless you love the look of stone or wood with area rugs, I would do carpet.

    We have hardwood floors in house except the bedrooms. Both wood, laminate and tile/stone floors are hard on the feet and back.

    If you’re planning on living in the condo, get something that is going to have you come home from a cruddy day at work, kick off your shoes and go ‘ah’.

    That isn’t tile and it isn’t wood.

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