If you’ve ever rented an apartment, chances are you’ve seen the floors. They’re usually a little on the dingy side. But there’s good news: even if your rental has ugly floors (or any type of flooring), it can be covered up when you get a little creative. Agree? In this post, I’ll show you how to cover up those ugly floors in a rental apartment on a budget!
The choice / approach totally depends on what type of flooring you have: carpet, tile, hardwood, mosaic or natural stone.
Determine if you can paint your floors.
If you can, it’s a good option. You’ll have to check with your landlord / owner painting is allowed. Just a word of caution: it is almost permanent, messy and be conscious of the paint type and color you choose.
If you can’t paint your floors and are renting, then one of the options you can consider for covering ugly floors in rental property is this.
- Wooden floors (especially hardwood or laminate meant for high traffic areas) are expensive than paint but can be detached later one. They are an excellent choice for renters because it’s easy to clean (just sweep up) and doesn’t stain easily like vinyl does when spilled on accidently or left out in wet weather conditions for too long. It also looks great underfoot! Hardwood floors tend to cost more than other types though so be sure not to get too carried away with purchasing something that costs too much money! Make sure there aren’t any cracks before buying hardwoods since those could cause problems later on down the road when walking barefoot over them daily – but don’t worry too much about this since most people don’t wear shoes inside homes anymore anyway ;)
If you can’t afford hardwood floors, consider laminate instead. They’re cheaper than hardwood and still look great.
Another option is carpeting. It’s easy to clean and maintain (just vacuum it), but does tend to get dirty easily in rental properties where everyone walks around barefoot all day long. It depends onw here you live though. If it is in an rea that attracts dust, then it may be hard to maintain.
Rugs!
Rugs are a great way to cover up ugly floors. They’re also a cheap solution that can fit into your budget, lifestyle and decor. There are many different types of rugs out there—some more sophisticated than others—so it’s important to choose one that will work well with your existing decor (or even better, create new pieces).
When choosing a rug for your rental space, consider how you’ll use it: If the room is small and doesn’t get much traffic, then perhaps something light in color like an abstract pattern would be best suited for this situation; on the other hand if you want something that will stand out from all other surfaces in the room then opt for something bolder like stripes or geometric designs instead!
If you’re planning on adding some color to the room, then a patterned rug is a great option. It’s also important to think about how much traffic your rug will get and how easy it will be to clean (and replace if need be). If you have kids or pets then opt for something inexpensive and easy to clean like a microfiber or indoor/outdoor rug.
Paint a pattern.
If you’re trying to cover an ugly floor, then it’s important that you paint the whole room with a patterned floor. This will help create some interest and also make your rental space look more inviting. To do this, use stencils and tape them onto your walls so that when you paint the floors in each room, they’ll all match up together perfectly! You can find these on Amazon or cutting edge stencils. you can look at their Insta page for inspiration as well as tutorials on how to cover up a floor like a pro.
To get started on painting these patterns onto your floors:
- Use a paint roller/roller tray combo instead of using brushes or other tools like sponges or tubes because these have better control over how much paint goes into different areas without having too much waste everywhere else nearby since there won’t be any wasted material lying around where anyone could step by accidently slip on it while walking around during their workday which would cause injury–and yes those sound like common sense things but sometimes people forget about them.
Regrout
If your existing floor is a tiled floor with bad grouting, then replace the grout which will give it a new look.
Polish
Certain flooring is difficult to restore to their original look even with waxing or polishing. But if it is a possibility, you can explore the same for natural stones like marble, granite.
Replace the flooring, with something temporary.
You can easily replace the flooring with something temporary. Interlocking vinyl tiles are a good option because they’re easy to install, remove and clean up when you’re done using them. They come in a variety of colors and patterns that look great underfoot. The interlocking design also makes it possible for renters to change out their flooring without having to hire professionals or take off large sections of carpeting at once—meaning you’ll save money on labor costs as well!
Anything can look good with a little effort, even ugly floors in a rental apartment.
If you’re renting, you don’t have to do a lot of work to make your floors look good. You can still find some pretty inexpensive ways to make the place feel more welcoming and homey.
For example: if your floors are old and worn down, try using temporary flooring treatments like laminate or vinyl sheets instead of carpeting. These are easy-to-install and will last longer than standard carpets—especially if they’re sealed with an easy-to-apply sealant like silicon caulk or glue down technology (which is what professionals use).
If there’s no way around it but those ugly stains on your carpet from years ago (or even recent) then spray them with some stain removal solution before laying down new flooring material!
If you’re just looking for a quick fix, try using some floor wax or polish. It’ll make the floors look shiny and new again, plus it’ll give them a protective coat that will help prevent future damage from occurring.
If you’re looking for a way to spruce up your rental, remember that there are simple things you can do. The first step is determining if painting the floors is an option for you since it will be cheaper than replacing them. Once you’ve ruled out painting, check out some of these other options: rugs, patterns, interlocking vinyl tiles (also referred to as non-slip flooring), and even wall art!
FAQs
What can be used on floors without tiles?
There are multiple options now: laminated wooden flooring, peel and stick vinyl tiles, carpeted tiles, carpets.
How do you temporarily cover ugly tile?
Your best and cheap choice would be rug and carpet. If you have a moderate budget, you can try carpet tiles.
Can you put peel and stick flooring over tile?
Clean the existing surface well if you want to use the peel and stick flooring over a tile. If the surface is clean, longevity will be good. Peel and stick flooring lasts a long tie when installed well – anywhere between 5 and 20 years. It’s inexpensive and easy on your pocket, so it may be worth giving it a try.
What flooring can you put on top of carpet?
Covering a carpet flooring doesn’t come cheap. But what will give it a good look is a laminate wood flooring if you have the budget for it.
