Removable Flooring for Rentals

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The floor dictates the overall look of your kitchen rental. To a great extent, the kitchen floor is your first impression when walking into a home.  A shabby, worn-down kitchen floor is not a great first impression. There are now options to change your rental kitchen floor for the better. As a renter, you can add a rug, runner or mat, but you can also make use of temporary fixtures such as removable flooring that can last until the end of a lease. With this affordable and versatile fix, you should be able to find a flooring option to suit your personal style.  Not only can temporary flooring provide an option for rental kitchens, but it is also a less expensive option compared to total renovation. When it is time to move again, you can just remove your temporary flooring.

Removable flooring can be used not only in kitchens, but almost anywhere in your rental.  Some options are more affordable than others. Before embarking on this incredible upgrade, you will want to check with your landlord to seek his/her blessing to make sure you do not risk your security deposit.  After you have cleared the idea of removable flooring with your landlord, take some time to get acquainted with the types of removable flooring and the materials involved. 

There are several removable flooring options for rentals.  Most are easy-to-install flooring options that will change the feel of your apartment by completely covering the previous flooring which makes a much bigger impact than an area rug. 

Temporary Vinyl Flooring

Temporary Vinyl Flooring is a great option to hide an ugly, old kitchen rental floor.  Temporary Vinyl Flooring comes in planks, sheets, tiles and even decals. The planks can be clicked together to float over the existing floor.  Vinyl Sheets can be rolled out and anchored with removable adhesive or even held down with furniture. The tiles and decals can be anchored with removable adhesive as well.  Vinyl is available in different colors, patterns and textures. You can definitely find a vinyl that appeals to you. Vinyl is extremely durable. The flooring is the same weather resistant material used for outdoor banners and signs.  Due to its durability, vinyl is a great option for the high traffic kitchen area. Due to its weather resistant quality, it is also great for the kitchen area that is prone to spills and water leaks. Vinyl is also very easy to clean. 

Removing a temporary vinyl floor is fairly simple.  Expensive tools and labor are not required. In addition, the affordability of vinyl flooring is unmatched. If you are a person who is seeking practicality and need an affordable option, removable vinyl flooring might be the choice for your rental kitchen.

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Rubber Sheets and Interlocking Floor Tiles

Rubber flooring and interlocking rubber floor tiles have come a long way.  Interlocking floor tiles can be a great temporary solution for your kitchen rental flooring problem.  Today, interlocking rubber floor tiles are not just for restaurants, gyms and baby mats. The functionality of a rubber  floor has been proven in commercial kitchens, but are they aestically pleasing enough for a rental home? If you want the industrial look, rubber temporary flooring is a great option.  Manufactured as rubber sheets and tiles, installation requires little effort. You can hold the rubber flooring in place with a removable adhesive substance, glue or tape. As long as it is leveled, you can also choose to lay the rubber sheets on top of the old floor surface. 

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It is recommended that a moisture barrier be placed on the existing floor before laying the rubber floor. This is to make sure that moisture is completely sealed out to avoid damage from water that can be expected in kitchen areas. Rubber flooring is also great for standing on for long periods of time.  The nature of the material shapes to our feet. It is also a natural self-healing material. This makes it highly resistant to damage. Everyday sharp objects like dropped knives, high heels, and even pet toenails will not damage this durable material. In addition, rubber flooring will cushion falling objects which will avoid dangerous breaks.  It is also resistant to water and makes slipping less likely. You can also choose eco-friendly rubber flooring. Rubber flooring might be a great option for you if you value the outstanding functional benefits of rubber and desire an industrial look in your rental kitchen.

Temporary Laminate Flooring

If you are looking for something close to real, gleaming hardwood for your kitchen, then temporary laminate flooring is a great place to start.  Made to look like real wood, it is hard to tell the difference between faux laminate wood floor and the real thing. This synthetic flooring material can be produced as planks or squares, thus making installation a walk in the park –the planks can be clicked together as a floating floor while the squares can be glued together on top of the existing floor surface.  You do need to make sure the existing surface is smooth enough with no bumps or dips. A moisture barrier is usually added between the laminate tiles or planks and the existing surface to avoid water damage. Laminate floor grades range from thin to thick, commercial grade laminate. Laminate is available in a multitude of styles. Laminate is also resistant to scratches and very easy to clean, making it even more desirable in the kitchen.

With so many different styles and grades of laminate floor products to choose from, you can be sure that there is a laminate temporary floor that will look great in your rental kitchen.

Turning that dirty, sad looking kitchen floor in your rented apartment into a luxurious surface is possible. All you need is permission from your landlord and a shopping expedition to search for removable flooring for your rental option.  Choose one of the great options above – Temporary vinyl flooring, temporary laminate flooring or rubber flooring flooring and get started! Or, even choose one of the less popular options for a for a kitchen – carpet tiles or area rugs. Make a huge impact on your rental home today with temporary flooring.