In short: The Excel Deco Rental Unit Refresh Pack replaces floors and blinds in rental units in one quoted job, with a one bedroom example from KSh 43,269 in materials. Excel Deco serves landlords across Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado from Summit House Room 9, Moi Avenue.

Who the Rental Unit Refresh Pack suits

This pack is for landlords and caretakers who need a unit ready for the next tenant fast. It suits a block of bedsitters in Kasarani, one bedroom units in Rongai or two bedroom flats in South B.

Every empty week costs you rent. Tenants walk in, see a chipped floor and a bent blind and leave. A clean new floor and neat blinds change that first impression. This pack covers both in one visit and one quote.

If you manage many units, ask about our trade partner terms. You can also read our page on rental apartment flooring for more floor options.

What goes into each tier

• Essential: mkeka wa mbao at KSh 1,299 per sqm and vertical blinds at KSh 1,799 per sqm. The lowest cost way to make a unit look new.
• Standard: peel and stick vinyl planks, priced here at the top of the KSh 1,250 to 1,499 per sqm range, zebra blinds at KSh 3,399 per sqm and an 80 by 120cm door mat at KSh 2,999.
• Premium: 5mm SPC at KSh 2,500 per sqm, blackout zebra in the bedroom at KSh 3,799 per sqm, zebra in the living room and the door mat.

Mkeka wa mbao is a vinyl sheet that rolls out over the existing floor. It is fast and cheap but wears faster under heavy furniture. Read the mkeka wa mbao pros and cons before you choose.

Worked example: a one bedroom rental

Take a one bedroom unit. The bedroom is 10 sqm and the living room is 15 sqm, so 25 sqm of floor. There are two windows of 2 by 1.5 m, so 3 sqm each and 6 sqm in total.

Example materials cost only. This is a worked example, not a quote. You get the final price after measuring, fitting quoted on WhatsApp. Prices last updated October 2026.

So the example materials cost is KSh 43,269 for Essential, KSh 60,868 for Standard and KSh 87,093 for Premium. Peel and stick at the lower price of KSh 1,250 per sqm would bring the Standard floor line down. Laying and blind fitting are quoted on WhatsApp after measuring.

Which tier pays back best

Think about rent level and how long tenants stay. A bedsitter with high turnover needs a floor that is cheap to replace. A family flat with long tenancies needs a floor that lasts.

• Essential suits lower rent units where you refresh every few years.
• Standard suits middle rent units. Peel and stick looks like wood planks and a damaged plank can be replaced on its own.
• Premium suits higher rent units. SPC is waterproof and stands up to tenants moving furniture.

Mistakes landlords make:

• Laying a new floor over a cracked or uneven one without fixing it. Bumps show through.
• Choosing very light colours that show dirt between tenants.
• Fitting blinds with cords that tenants break. Ask the fitter to fix cords firmly to the wall.

For a wider comparison, see the best flooring for Kenyan homes.

How ordering and fitting works

1. Send unit photos on WhatsApp 0757 753 748 with the location and how many units need work.
2. Measuring visit. A fitter measures floors and windows and checks the old floor. Read how a measuring visit works.
3. One quote per unit or for the whole block.
4. Confirm and pay by Mpesa. We book fitting as soon as the old tenant leaves.
5. Fitting. Floors first, then blinds. A one bedroom unit is usually done in a day.

We deliver same or next day in Nairobi and fit across Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado.

Preparing the empty unit

• Make sure the last tenant has fully moved out.
• Remove old carpet, broken tiles and loose debris.
• Fix any leaks first. A wet floor will ruin a new one.
• Paint before the floor goes in.
• Leave keys with the caretaker so the fitter can get in early.

If the unit has a damp wall or floor, tell us before the visit. Damp needs to be dealt with first or it will come through any new floor.

Problems the fitters solve on site

Rental units take a beating. The most common problem is a floor with cracked or missing tiles. The fitter fills the gaps and levels them so the new floor does not dip or crack over the holes. Old mkeka that is glued down is lifted and the glue scraped off.

Windows in older blocks often have rusted burglar bars or uneven frames. The fitter checks where brackets can go and may fix blinds to the wall above the window instead of inside the frame. Old curtain rails are taken down if you want them gone.

Door swing is the other common issue. A thicker floor like SPC can make a door scrape. The fitter checks every door and tells you if one needs trimming. Thresholds get a neat trim so tenants do not trip.

Sample budgets for other unit sizes

Use the same prices for other units. These examples cover floors only.

• A bedsitter of 16 sqm with mkeka wa mbao: 16 × KSh 1,299 = KSh 20,784.
• The same bedsitter with 5mm SPC: 16 × KSh 2,500 = KSh 40,000.
• A two bedroom flat of 45 sqm with peel and stick at KSh 1,499: 45 × KSh 1,499 = KSh 67,455.
• The same flat with 4mm SPC: 45 × KSh 2,200 = KSh 99,000.

These are example materials costs. Your final price comes after measuring, with fitting quoted on WhatsApp. See the vinyl flooring prices for every option.

What to check at handover

• The floor lies flat with no bubbles, gaps or lifted edges.
• Joints at doorways are covered neatly.
• Doors open without scraping the new floor.
• Blinds open and close smoothly and cords are fixed to the wall.
• The door mat sits flat at the entrance.

Book the next refresh in your plans now. Floors and blinds last longer when small repairs are done between tenants.

Keep the leftover offcuts and a spare plank or two in the caretaker store. A small repair after a tenant leaves is quick when the same colour is on hand.

Give the new tenant simple care notes. Mop with a damp mop, not a bucket of water. Put felt pads under furniture legs. Do not drag heavy items across the floor. Raise blinds with the chain or cord, not by pulling the fabric. These small habits keep the unit ready for the next tenant too.

Take new photos for your listing straight after handover while everything is clean. Share them with agents so viewings start quickly.

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Questions buyers ask

How much does it cost to refresh a one bedroom rental?

Our example comes to KSh 43,269 in materials for Essential and KSh 87,093 for Premium. The final price comes after measuring, with fitting quoted on WhatsApp.

What is the cheapest new floor for a rental?

Mkeka wa mbao at KSh 1,299 per sqm. It rolls out over the existing floor.

Can you do a whole block of units?

Yes. We can measure and quote the whole block and fit unit by unit as tenants move out.

Can new flooring go over old tiles?

Often yes, if the tiles are firm and level. The fitter checks at the measuring visit.

Which blinds last longest in rentals?

Zebra and roller blinds with cords fixed to the wall hold up well. Vertical blinds are the cheapest to replace.

How fast can a unit be ready?

A one bedroom unit is usually done in a day once materials are delivered. We deliver same or next day in Nairobi.

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