Rental house remodeling or remodeling for a flip is a balance. You need to find the materials that will turn your home into an appealing option for buyers, with style and charm. But, you also have to make sure to get the most affordable options to increase your profits on the property. Today, we’ll be going over some of the best options for style, durability and price that will help you turn your home into one that buyers love, as well as one with little maintenance and upkeep. Lets get started!

Kitchen Cabinets for Rental House Remodeling

Kitchen cabinets are one of the most expensive parts of remodeling. We have several great options for affordable cabinets for rental house remodeling.    

In Stock White Shaker Cabinets

Our white shaker cabinets are the perfect choice for rental homes. They are super affordable, ready to pick up any day, and feature:

• Framed Cabinet with Full Overlay Doors and Drawers
• Under Mount Epoxy Drawer Glides
• Concealed European Style Hinges
• Five Piece HDF Door
• ½” Plywood Box with Painted Exterior
• Glue & Staple or Metal Clip Assembly
• UV Coated Natural Interior

The quality is superior and the price in comparison is unbelievable. Our customers love them, and we’re sure you will, too.

In Stock Unfinished Alder Cabinets

Our unfinished alder cabinets are a very popular choice. They are a classic shaker style and can be stained or painted any color you choose. They are incredibly affordable and are all wood construction. Want to go classic? Paint them white! Want to be trendy? Paint them grey! Want to go traditional? Stain them a rich espresso. The choice is yours!

Waypoint Cabinets

Waypoint cabinets is a very popular semi-custom cabinet line. If you have time to wait while they’re delivered,you can get an amazing product for a great value with Waypoint. They run 2-3 promotions every month that can save you $1,000 or more on your cabinet purchase. The 400, 500 or Thermofoil lines would be great, affordable options for your rental home or flip.

Countertops for Rental House Remodeling

Countertops are a critical aspect of rental house remodeling as they are are very important to many renters and buyers.

Granite Countertops

Granite is always a popular choice, but choosing the wrong one can cost you an arm and a leg. Then, an installer will charge you for fabrication, cutting out the sink, etc. Don’t get ripped off on granite. Builders Surplus offers prefabricated granite countertops starting at $39.99/sf AND that includes installation and fabrications! That is a deal that can get buyers or renters into your house and keep your margins high.

Laminate Countertops

Laminate is another great choice for a rental, as it’s affordable and there are so many attractive colors these days. We have many in stock colors, ready to take home with you, or the endless style options of custom laminate. The wait is a little longer and the price is a little higher, but it’s still one of the most affordable options.

Tile Choices for Rental Homes

Floor Tile

As far as tile flooring goes, I would always recommend a wood look tile. It is stylish and classic, durable, and affordable. Wood look tile is very popular right now, but it won’t soon go out of style, so you don’t have to worry about replacing it to keep up with the trends. You can get gorgeous wood look tile starting at just $1.89/sf, like our popular Carolina Timber. There are tons of colors to choose from, from modern to rustic. Another versatile tile that we carry is the Legend Blanco or Sigaro Dunes for just $1.99/sf. They are large format tile, so they go down quickly. They are neutral and will fit most any color scheme which is important with rental house remodeling or when flipping a house. You don’t want to choose something too unique that it may turn buyers off. These tile flooring choices will work great as a kitchen floor, bathroom floor, or in a shower surround.

Shower Tile

I think that a tiled shower can be a huge selling point when renting or flipping a home. Renters and buyers feel like its a luxurious touch. I would suggest a large format tile that goes up quickly, like the two mentioned above. Our Ivory tile is a great neutral, it’s affordable, and can be paired with many different mosaic styles to add an extra pop. The shower below uses the Ivory tile and a 1×1 mosaic for a flip property. The property sold in less than 3 days and the buyer said that finishes like this played a large part in her decision!

Backsplash Tile

• Subway tile – This is always a popular choice for rental house remodeling. It can go with any style so buyers can easily picture their kitchen decor inside. It’s affordable, at only $.22 a piece! There are many other colors and materials of subway tile that you can choose from as well. While it’s a bit more expensive it could add an extra pop in terms of design.
• Mosaic mesh back tile – There are so many options in this department, but we would recommend opting for a neutral color and a gender neutral pattern. While the popular arabesque style is so beautiful, it may not be the best fit for a bachelor pad. These are easy to install and there are many cost effective options.

Flooring for Rental Houses

Flooring for rental homes is very important. Replacing flooring can be expensive, so you want something durable that will stand up to years of wear and tear. Like mentioned above, tile is a great choice and wood look tile is very popular and aesthetically pleasing. While solid hardwood may be very sought after by buyers, it’s a little less important for renters. If you’re flipping a home, you may want to consider solid wood if the area and price point supports it, but otherwise, we’re a huge fan of LVT. LVT is 100% waterproof and extremely scratch and dent resistant. For this reason, it doesn’t need to be replaced very often. You won’t have to worry about pets, as water damage doesn’t happen with LVT and claws don’t often cause any damage. LVT starts at just $1.79/sq ft, so the price is even more attractive! Laminate is another good option, but water damage can occur and scratches happen much more commonly with this material. Other than tile, LVT is our top choice for main living spaces. Carpet, while more difficult to keep clean, can be very attractive to buyers or renters when it’s in bedrooms. Just make sure you get something that is affordable to replace if damage occurs.

Bathroom Vanities for Rental House Remodeling

You can spend a lot on bathroom vanities without really trying. However, nice vanities are big selling points. If you don’t have much storage then vanity storage is crucial. Double vanities in master bathrooms are very sought after as well.

Bathroom Vanity Material:

You don’t want to penny pinch with particle board construction and find yourself replacing them due to water damage and warping. Go for all wood construction. Even if the price is a little bit more, you will save money in replacements down the road and they will keep their shape and beauty much longer.

Bathroom Vanity Style:

Shaker style is always popular. It can fit a variety of styles and renters will love it. Raised panel styles can be nice, but they will generally fit a more traditional style. Check out our selection of in stock vanities. We have a variety of shaker styles, furniture styles, and raised panel, all for amazing prices that will help your margins.

Vanity Tops:

If the area allows, go for granite. You can save up to 70% off on granite vanity tops by shopping at Builders Surplus, so high style doesn’t have to come at a high price. The term “granite” in home listings will get buyers or renters in and ready to look!

Doors & Windows for Rental Homes

Doors and windows can be expensive, but they will save your renter money on electricity bills, which can be a great selling point. Make sure you shop our selection of surplus windows before looking elsewhere. They are all brand new, first quality windows but for a fraction of the price. Click here to see our selection! As far as doors go, a good one can be huge for curb appeal, getting more buyers or renters through the door. It’s your homes first impression. Our Signamark doors are prefect for rentals as they are beautiful, durable and affordable. You won’t be disappointed! I hope this has been helpful and that you’ve gotten some great ideas on materials you can use in your rental house remodeling. Good luck!  

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Builders Surplus is a full service renovation company with locations in Louisville, Kentucky, and Newport, Kentucky, which also serves Cincinnati, Ohio. We are the leading provider of Ledge Stone, wall tile and backsplash tile in Louisville, Newport, and Cincinnati. We specialize in interior design, kitchen design, bathroom remodel, building materials, and home improvement. Interior Design and measurements come as a free service to our clients. We sell building materials ranging in every price point, from unfinished kitchen cabinets to top of the line Wellborn cabinets. In addition to interior design, we also offer installation services. If you have any questions or would like to set up a free design consultation with one of our interior designers, we would encourage you to do so. We love sharing our knowledge with clients & potential home renovators. We write about interior design, home decor, decorating ideas, and home improvement. We hope you’ll check back in for our next article! Happy Renovation!