I just bought a house last week and discovered that the flooring in two bedrooms, which seem to be laminate or maybe luxury vinyl tile (LVT), has sustained water damage. Since I already ripped up the damaged flooring, I'm looking for cost-effective temporary solutions to make the rooms livable for my kids within the next week and a half. I plan to have the floors professionally redone in a year, but what can I do in the meantime?
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Honestly, if you can re-do the floors now, do it! It’ll save you a lot of headache once you’re moved in. Just a thought!
I get that you wanted to check the floors, but you really should have had a plan before ripping things up! For a quick fix, the cheapest options would be wall-to-wall carpet or some vinyl flooring from a local store like Lowe's. Both should be fairly easy to install and get your kids back in those rooms quickly.
If you're leaning toward replacing the flooring now, I'd really recommend going with luxury vinyl plank (LVP). Just make sure to pick a quality product; skip the cheapest stuff. It will last longer and handle moisture better, especially since you’re dealing with water damage.