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That LVT looks interesting. Any reason not to do that in a kitchen? We want to replace the aging porcelain tile. Just feel like something different - and not cold.
EDIT>> lol wife says NO - plastic is plastic.
Our finished basement was redone with tile only because of flooding concerns, but so far it's been problem-free.
That LVT looks interesting. Any reason not to do that in a kitchen? We want to replace the aging porcelain tile. Just feel like something different - and not cold.
EDIT>> lol wife says NO - plastic is plastic.
Our finished basement was redone with tile only because of flooding concerns, but so far it's been problem-free.
I was in the "plastic is plastic" camp, but I am happy with Armstrong groutable LVT. Having it grouted makes it look much more upscale. It gets rave reviews from visitors. And it's ice cold, and dropped items don't automatically shatter on it.
The reason I installed it vs genuine tile is that I was redoing my kitchen but keeping the existing cabinets. The old floor was the cheapest Home Depot-grade sheet vinyl imaginable. Installing real tile would have raised the floor up so as to block appliances from entering the existing cabinet cut-outs. Otherwise I probably would have done real tile, but the vinyl is without a doubt easy on the feet, not cold and gives objects a fighting chance of surviving being dropped. It really does look good, too. I went somewhat upscale on the granite counter and backsplash, and the LVT does not look out of place at all. I think groutable is key in a nice looking kitchen if you go the LVT route.
I think I am going to go the click on float vinyl route for the durability. I would love to use some cheap tile, I would have to install plywood or cement the floor as It's just a real bad idea to tile over tile. Plus I really don't want to raise the floor due to low ceilings even if it is only a inch. Some of the LVT is very nice I don't know if i would put it in my kitchen. I recently redid the floor w/ a nice porcelain tile installed on the diamond.
That LVT looks interesting. Any reason not to do that in a kitchen? We want to replace the aging porcelain tile. Just feel like something different - and not cold.
EDIT>> lol wife says NO - plastic is plastic.
Our finished basement was redone with tile only because of flooding concerns, but so far it's been problem-free.
Looks great, really hard to tell the difference from looks. But walk on it and you'll know. I used it in my basement. So quick and easy to install, I put it over the hardwood in a bedroom too.
But kitchens are so important to resale value, probably want to think twice about using it there. I'm actually installing the click lock floating engineered hardwood right now. Even easier to install then the vinyl. But the subfloor has to be nice and level.
Looks great, really hard to tell the difference from looks. But walk on it and you'll know. I used it in my basement. So quick and easy to install, I put it over the hardwood in a bedroom too.
But kitchens are so important to resale value, probably want to think twice about using it there. I'm actually installing the click lock floating engineered hardwood right now. Even easier to install then the vinyl. But the subfloor has to be nice and level.
I think real tile in the kitchen will always be best for resale, but *quality* vinyl flooring or the stuff you put down will not drive people away. The cheap stuff is repulsive, though.
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