Hello AT,
I am about to move into "student housing" in Upper Manhattan. I'll be there for 2-3 years.
The floors are horrible linoleum.
Any ideas on inexpensive ways to cover them? Someone suggested putting down low-end, neutral commercial carpet (think doctor's office) and then adding area rugs as we have time/money which we could take with us when we leave. Problem is: where does one get low end commercial wall to wall and how cheap is low-end.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Jamie
Putting down commercial carpeting seems like a good idea for the shortrun and the nicest thing you could do is use FLOR tiles (either to cover or to use as a rug) or Bolon Sisal. However, to be less expensive about it we would go for remnants.
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(Thanks, Jamie!) MGR
No, THANK YOU!
I just ordered and received some decent area rugs from overstock.com but still think I need something under them. Thanks for the advice!
Okay Jamie...I don't know where in Upper Manhattan you will be living but I'm sure you can find your way to a 'National Liquidators'. They have (Lg)room size cuts for dirt cheap. To give an example I purchased a commercial style carpet that fit a 11'x16' room (almost)perfectly for under $200 bucks! Check it out! They have an enormous selection.
YOu can get carpet floor squares in funky patterns relatively cheap from FLOR. check their website. they're removeable.
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