Flooring: what are my options / pricing

[Werewolf]

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

[capeman]

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.

[capeman]

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.

[capeman]

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.

[capeman]

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.

[capeman]

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.

[briansd1]

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.

[briansd1]

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.

[briansd1]

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.

[briansd1]

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.

[briansd1]

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.

[no_such_reality]

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.

[no_such_reality]

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.

[no_such_reality]

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.

[no_such_reality]

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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