All flooring options should fit well with your style and budget, but kitchen flooring options should also have these characteristics:

• Durable. Since kitchens are high traffic areas with extra activities of cooking and eating, kitchen floors should be tough and stand up to the wear and tear of potential drops, spills and stains associated with preparing food. If you have (or are planning to have) young kids or pets, durability is a top priority.
• Moisture resistant. Kitchens and water go hand in hand. Common kitchen items like faucets/sinks, refrigerators and dishwashers make it a necessity to have floors that are ready for spills and splashes.
• Easy to clean. A low-maintenance floor is a plus for any room but is in even higher demand for a kitchen. While many floors are easy to clean, consider how often you want to be cleaning your floors. Some floor types can do well with a weekly clean or spot clean; others need a daily clean to look their best.

The greatest thing about modern flooring options is that many floor types are already made to be durable and moisture resistant. When it comes to choosing the best kitchen flooring options for you, think about which kitchen floor characteristics are most important to you and find out which options are available to you with your budget. In terms of floor styles, aim to go with an option that has some staying power since trends can change quickly.

Hardwood flooring will never go out of style. It’s always a top choice for homeowners and is great for kitchen floors. While we know that wood and water don’t mix, a good floor finish makes hardwood floors water resistant. Some manufacturers even have waterproof options. 

Characteristics:

• Durable
• Easy to clean
• Water resistant

A cheaper option for those that like the look of wood, laminate flooring offers similar benefits of having hardwood floors. Laminate excels at showing off textured looks like reclaimed or scraped wood without the premium price tag. To be more competitive with luxury vinyl, laminate floors can now mimic the look of other floor types like stone and tile. Waterproof versions of laminate exist as well, making it a great choice for kitchen floors.

Characteristics:

• Budget friendly
• DIY friendly
• Easy to clean
• Water resistant/Waterproof

Tile can be a great option for kitchen floors, as there is a wide range of colors and styles to choose from. Generally durable, long-lasting and easy to clean, there are different types of tile flooring, ranging from marble to porcelain. Marble and other types of stone tile, such as slate, travertine and granite are porous surfaces that need to be sealed annually. Other types of tile include ceramic and porcelain. Ceramic tiling is more affordable and easier to install than porcelain tile. Ceramic is also more porous and less durable, so for kitchens and other areas that have a lot of foot traffic, porcelain tiling may be worth the investment.

Characteristics:

• Pricing can vary depending on the type of tile

• Some tile options are DIY friendly, others (such as marble, stone and porcelain) may require a tile flooring professional

• Most tile options are durable

• Easy to clean

• Water resistant, but note that different types of tile may require different treatments

Luxury vinyl has been experiencing a sustained boost in popularity, and it’s easy to see why. It can copy the look of any natural flooring option or do patterns and designs with ease. It’s an inexpensive option that is durable, water resistant (waterproof options also available), and easy to maintain.

Characteristics:

• Budget friendly
• DIY friendly
• Durable
• Easy to clean
• Water resistant/Waterproof

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