Cover your unsightly floors even when you’re renting by installing a temporary floor overtop.

While most renters have to settle for the flooring that comes with their rental property, a new solution has surfaced! Laminate and Vinyl Planks that have a tongue and groove installation process allows everyone to be able to install their flooring over any kind of subflooring, including carpet. Temporary flooring can be installed without having to staple, adhere with glue, or nail down the planks to the floor allowing them to be easily removed when necessary.

What to know BEFORE Installing Temporary Floors

Pile Height

If you’re installing a temporary floor over a carpet, you need to be aware of the “pile height” of the carpet. When covering a carpet, you’ll need to pay attention to the plushness of it. A more plush carpet can cause concern for the stability of your flooring. To avoid the potential unlocking of your temporary floor, place a piece of ¼” sheet of plywood on the carpet before laying the temporary floor down.

Flooring Type

The next thing you’ll need to decide is which flooring type that you want for your temporary flooring.Vinyl Planks, Carpet Tiles, Interlocking Tiles, and Laminate Flooring are four types of flooring that can be temporarily installed overtop of your rental’s current flooring. Pick the type of flooring that will fit your lifestyle by checking out our blog post: Choose the Right Flooring.

Landlord’s Permission

Even though a temporary floor isn’t a permanent change to the unit, you’ll want to run it by your landlord first to prevent any miscommunication and a possible eviction. If it doesn’t already say it in your tenancy agreement, call the landlord and ask directly if you are able to install temporary floors during your stay in the unit.

Why You Should Use Temporary Flooring

Temporary flooring is great for those who like to change up their style, as well as those who just want to cover the outdated flooring in a rental unit. Homeowners can also use this flooring strategy to give their home a new feel. Even though they are easy to remove, their durability doesn’t take a hit. These temporary floors can last for years. Temporary flooring options are also usually cheaper than installing a permanent floor. These removable floors can also be taken from house to house if you wanted while you’re renting and even when you’re a homeowner.

Takeaway

In the end, it’s your design choice if you’d like to use removable or temporary flooring in your home. It’s not just for renters to take advantage of, you can use temporary flooring to give your floors an updated look and feel. Temporary floors can be installed over subflooring like carpet or tile. They are easy to remove and to install, and can last for years. Temporary floors come in a multitude of types, installation methods, and styles like carpet tiles, peel and stick vinyl, and tongue and groove selections.