What is best flooring for high traffic kitchen, tile, vinyl or wood?
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Want easy to clean, but stylish.
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I've seen a trailer that used concrete blocks for skirting and they painted the blocks with the same color as their shutters. It was very cute and the blocks can be moved easily, are very strong, last a long time and block the wind.
Vinyl Planking is the newest ideas.
Here is an article that might help - http://www.gohaus.com/best-floors-for-high-foot-traffic/
It probably depends on the style/ color you want and your budget.
I have a professionally installed oak hardwood about two years old that match the rest of the 1970s home. Between us and our #70 pound dog it’s getting scratched and damaged. It needs a lot of care. If I had to do it again ( we have had 6 different homes) I would want ceramic or porcelain tile. Now they make tiles that look like wood too!
I'd go with tile for high traffic areas --- but remember any thing you drop on it will break! Vinyl/wood is softer, warmer too unless you install a heater under the tile like used in bathrooms ...