Renos - tiles or lino??!!

Hi guys

I've just bought my first property (PPR), which I want to renovate.  I was told that tiles are generally valued higher than lino.  Does anybody know if this is true?  I don't like tiles, as they are cold, hard, and often crack and/or chip away.  I would prefer lino.  Is there a 'good quality' lino that would value well?  Or are tiles almost always valued higher, and therefore I really should consider them?  (If so, do you have suggestions/prefences for tiles?)  Thanks a lot.

Paula

I dont think you can generalise re the value,  it will come down to buyer preferences just like yours.  Peronally, when I look at a property I look to see if the floor is in good condition and  is something most people wouldnt be put off by.  What type of floor it is doesnt bother me greatly.

Lino is good in older houses.
Tiles are best in newer more expensive houses.

Thanks guys, this is really helpful.  Especially as they agree with my own thoughts! :)

Paula

If its your PPR then its personal preference. Its very easy to remove lino and change to a different floor covering if you decide to sell at a later date.

I much prefer tiles.  They are not a great deal more expensive than lino.  I recently got a quote for having lino laid in the kitchens of some houses I am building and there was only a couple of hundred dollars difference between having the lino laid and getting tiles put down.

K

I would have to say tiles.

When conducting inspections on properties with lino, the feedback from potential purchasers is definately for tiles over lino & carpet. Granted I operate in Far North QLD so the climate has a lot to do with it, but particularly if your property is tenanted, you can be sure that at some stage it will require replacement. Sure tiles may cost more, but the cost is a tax deduction which can be offset on your income.

hope this helps :)

Go for tiles - more hardwearing (ever dropped a knife point down on Lino - oops!!) less prone to water damage.  I hate tiles too - thats why I went for floorboards!

Thanks for your help guys!  Always good to get a few views, especially from people far more experienced than myself!

P