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Questions about replacing kitchen floor in rental — Brooklynian

Questions about replacing kitchen floor in rental

ap
ap
edited November -1 in Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Thinking about replacing the crappy kitchen floor in our apt. Landlord won't help or pay for it. Kitchen is roughly 100 sq. feet and we'd buy some inexpensive linoleum or tiles. (Any tips for where to buy?)

Is it a huge job to get fridge & oven out to lay the new floor down? Or do we lay the floor down AROUND the appliances? Anyone know someone who could do the job and what it might cost?

Any advice or tips would be helpful.

Thanks!

AP

Comments

  • eastbloc
    eastbloc

    Don't do it.

    If you've never even moved a refrigerator, you're hopelessly unqualified to install flooring, and the landlord should rightfully be concerned. And even if floor installation turns out to be one of your many natural talents, he or she would be completely within their rights to charge you for its removal when you leave the unit.

    At the very least, you need to get their consent _in writing_. But really, I would conserve your home improvement ambitions until you have your own place. If you want to pimp your pad, there are plenty of non-permanent (and more portable) ways for you to do so.

  • whynot_31
    whynot_31

    I agree with Eastbloc, don't do anything without the landlord's permission.

    ....maybe matting should be your friend.

    http://www.hannarubbercompany.com/MATTING.php

  • danaehawlk
    danaehawlk

    I think you can remodel floor with some good granite stone, your landlord will get happy.

  • aloha ny
    aloha ny

    How long do you plan on staying in this rental? The kitchen floor in my last apartment was also a crappy piece of crap and considered replacing it. When I weighed the cost and effort vs. the amount of time I planned on living there (2 year lease and very unlikely to renew), it just didn't make sense. Even those stick-on vinyl tiles that go over existing flooring aren't as easy to install (or remove!) as they seem.

    Those rubber mats may not be a bad idea. A friend of mine covered her kitchen floor with bright red, rubber mat (no tiles, just a sheet of rubber matting she had cut to fit). It's much easier to cover an ugly floor than replace the entire thing.

    If you must replace the flooring, then ITA with Eastbloc--ask for and receive written permission from your LL before you do anything.

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