What Flooring Is Best For Kitchen? Tampa General Contractor Answers Remodeling Questions

[@michaelcoughlin8238]

We had porcelain tile installed in the kitchen, laundry room, bathroom and interconnecting halls. Every room has cracks in the tile or chips on the surface or both. I'm now trying to figure out what to replace it with. In addition, when a dish or glass falls onto it, the item shatters into a million pieces and travels 15 or more feet in some cases. Plus, I cannot find the identical tile anymore to potentially replace the broken ones. Not a fan anymore.

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Fair enough. Would recommend waterproof laminate. It’s a great product. It is like vinyl except it’s hard enough to not scratch

[@nyrider8396]

You must have purchased some cheap tiles. All business use tiles with heavy traffic without issues including mine.

[@mikecoughlin4128]

@@nyrider8396 Turns out we believe there is seasonal movement in the floor joists. That doesn’t explain the surface chips though.

[@pangho1]

Excellent presentation. A very good education for me indeed! Big Thank You!

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

You’re welcome!

[@Rose-re9tn]

Excellent video! Extremely informative. I have an open floor plan and want to do engineered wood floors but I'm scared to put them in the kitchen. After seeing this video, I think I'll opt for tile in the kitchen.

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Great! That is definitely my recommendation. Very few people ever regret doing tile in their kitchen, it’s so much more hardy of a material for what is basically a working area of your home.

[@SihAza]

What about how far to tile? In my 1929 Atlanta house w/ wood subfloor, I tiled all the way to the walls, over concrete backer board I screwed to the wood. Then reinstalled the cabinets and appliances. That is flexible for future changes in cabinets and insures vermin from the crawlspace can't come up behind the cabinets (rats had as-found). Recently did the same in my CA kitchen, over a concrete slab. I first patched cracks, used self-leveling cement mix, then Laticrete decoupling mat, going all the way to the walls. I feared that had I used laminate or luxury vinyl, it would compress over time under the weight of the cabinets. Definitely wouldn't use wood, since had ripped out the real-wood parquet floor which had buckled in places. Wood over concrete is a bad idea, plus anywhere in a kitchen or bath. The parquet had been glued over vinyl roll flooring (original when house was built in 1972?). Removing all the vinyl glue was not easy. They had installed the parquet up to the cabinets, which locked them in place. Had also nailed the cabinets to the wall and ceiling joists which made removal tedious.

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Yes this is definitely a good strategy! Good work!

[@sweetpeanmolly]

Thank you this is the best video on this subject by far! I did subscribe and like! We have decided to go with porcelain tile. Our next decision is whether or not to have the tile laid down before the cabinets go in. I think I would prefer that. My understanding of course is that there are pros and cons with that as well because it’s tall I would think that it would be less likely to get damaged during the cabinet install.

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

You should be able to pretty safely put cabinets in over tile without messing it up. If you put in the tile 2nd just be sure you have trim to cover the gap

[@KimInCalifornia]

Luxury vinyl plank is becoming the big thing in California. Why, because you forgot to factor in two things...it can come with a cushion to it, and it offers soundproofing. The soundproofing is great for homes that have cathedral ceilings up to the bedroom areas. Also, as our population ages (me for example) we have difficulty standing for long periods on hard surfaces or our bones break easily if we fall on porcelain tile. I want something easily cleaned, cushioned for comfort, great for pets, and able to help damper the sounds that emanate from downstairs to my bedroom. Plus, luxury vinyl planks are a lot easier to remove when you want to replace the flooring. As it is, I'm going to pay a fortune to have my living room tile removed. Plus I get to look forward to a house full of dust when I do remove the tile.

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Nice points! I totally agree!!!

[@rosegjoni8377]

Very nice video and very informative .you mentioned that cost 8 to 12 dollars for porcelain tiles plus material ? or material included .Thanks

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

That would probably include material if you hired the isntaller directly. To use a GC probably higher end material not included

[@dyharvin6778]

Thank you

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Yw

[@tomacquilano1304]

What about real hardwood flooring? We love 3/4" red oak but we would like to install in-floor radiant heat. Can't do that under hardwood. So we are considering tile in order to have the heat option. But you just can't go wrong with real 3/4" hardwoods! We have had them in many kitchens and they are fantastic. Decisions, decisions...

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Hardwood is awesome but yes you’re right that they don’t work for radiant heat. Too good of an insulator. Tile is your best bet.

[@LikeWaterBeWater]

great video, thanks! can porcelain tiles be too slippery? Are there more slip resistant type of tiles?

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Most floor rated tiles will be slip resistant - even when wet

[@LikeWaterBeWater]

thanks @@HomeLoveConstruction . One more question - is it better to use smaller tiles (e.g. 12"x12") or bigger (24" or even 36") ones for a small kitchen ?

[@freedomfighter8074]

Thank you for the information and detail explanation. I loved it.

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Thanks! Happy I could help!!!

[@jonnham]

Excellent video. I’m trying to make this decision now. All of this is good to know.

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Thanks!!! Glad it helped!

[@shad6519]

What I should put on my living room? I am living in Toronto, could I put ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING. Thanks 🙏

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Ohhhh yes. Awesome option!

[@shad6519]

@@HomeLoveConstruction I heard it cracks and I can’t use wet mop on it so how do I clean the engineered hardwood floor?

[@marcopolo-xj4yw]

Great video. I have a 1940’s house in SoCal and I’m removing a load bearing wall between the dining room and kitchen for a kitchen reno. I’ll need a single flooring for both areas now. The rest of the house is original white oak. Since I’ll now be able to see a transition in flooring I am unsure what to use. I like tile and don’t want to mix fake looking wood with the original oak…. Would u recommend wood look tile or luxury vinyl?

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

I would do tile if it’s up against real hardwood. I hate the look of vinyl against real hardwood

[@marcopolo-xj4yw]

@@HomeLoveConstruction agreed. Thank you.

[@missellienora]

For those of us who don't live in Florida .... tile is COLD!

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

That’s when you do heated tile floors 😉

[@tomh9351]

lol you live in Florida, you dont know the meaning of the word cold

[@tomcat6933]

If i do tile in the kitchen what would you recommend in the family room ans living room on same floor

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Either continue the tile or transition to a nice hardwood if you have the option. You can also do a vinyl plank or laminate but your tile will have a slight step down to the floating floor

[@myballsitchsomethingfierce6319]

@@HomeLoveConstruction I would never tile a living room.

[@elenapolenichkina6460]

Great information! Thanks

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Happy to help Elena! Thanks for watching!

[@simplelivinghomegoods2670]

Great Information... Thanks for sharing!

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Thanks!

[@MusiicIsLiife]

What about limestone tile for kitchen floors?

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

LOVE THAT OPTION

[@juliannewu8294]

Would like to hear your thoughts about using Mohawk RevWood Select flooring product in Kitchen. I like to have the whole house installed with laminate for consistency, but am concerned about any potential leakage from refrigerator. While RevWood Select is supposed to be Waterproof, nothing beats waterproof than tiles. So I am torn between consistency and waterproof.

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

I’ll make one!

[@jjalmo5487]

Great video, thanks!!!

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Thank you!

[@dianedunbar1805]

It’s really hard trying to decide what is best for my home, tile which I’m not really a fan of because I don’t like dirty grout, and most of all I’m afraid my husband will fall and get hurt. I thought about vinyl and now you say it has travel marks. Hard wood you have to be careful of water and my German shepherd loves to scratch the floor before he lays down. This is such a hard decision. If I do tile that looks like wood will it still show grout lines?

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Yes, tile that is wood look shows grout lines. Unless you do very very small grout lines like 1/16 inch which is very very small and if you match the color of the floor it will blend right in!

[@neneafricanhairbraiding9277]

Thanks well explained

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Thank you for watching!

[@sharonlee3869]

Great information!!!

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Thank you!

[@Spawny500]

Vinyl planks for me. Easy to put down, even easier to take up.

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Love it

[@lisademers9581]

Thank you!

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@CRV1958]

Whoever mixed the sound for this video does not know what he is doing. Music is WAY TO LOUD

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Thank you for watching!

[@daroldw4606]

Yeah...I almost had a heart attack with the intro music. lol!

[@hank2.073]

Two lol

[@garypuckettmuse]

can't something be put down on the floor when sliding the appliances around? how about some cardboard?

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

It definitely can! We protect the floor in a kitchen during appliance install but later on if you have to pull a fridge out or the cleaner does it it becomes a problem

[@indujaitly7078]

Excellent information. Is luxury vinyl a good choice for bedroom floors? Please advise.

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Vinyl is fine, but you may want a rug.

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[@KennyCosway]

How about solid hardwood in the kitchen

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Don’t hate it personally

[@mmd7842]

i live in los Angeles California and my porcelain tile never feels cold why are people saying this?

[@homelovebrad]

This is some solidddd content

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Agreed!

[@openoureyesLordtoday]

You didn’t mentioned ceramic tile… 🙁

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

I will make a separate video on ceramic vs porcelain tile. In our opinion there’s no reason to use ceramic over porcelain tile

[@openoureyesLordtoday]

Great advice but missed the ceramic tile. The music was so distracting!!

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Wouldn’t recommend ceramic. Only porcelain. There’s no need to use ceramic as the prices are very close and porcelain is denser, more durable and less likely to chip

[@colleenmc3]

Great information but that music is so distracting.

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Thanks Colleen. We’ve fixed it in our newer videos. You’re totally right though 😂

[@lostinmyspace4910]

Hate wwod planks in the kitchen, and anything dark. Not crazy about porcelain tiles although it's a better product, but it's cold in the winter. Whatever happened to linoleum sheet goods? It's waterproof, and many do look good, and cleaning is a snap. It makes the most sense for kitchens. We gotta get beyond the look of plank, and I won't fall into the trap of any salesman that wants to sell plank anything.

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

To each their own. Did you subscribe?

[@garypuckettmuse]

Me too. I absolutely love linoleum. Not sure but I think the stuff we like isn't made the way it used to be anymore because of chemicals, offgassing, the environment, whatever -- I love linoleum sheets and tiles. Right now I have to put that hideous LVT in my kitchen -- it's the ugliest thing on earth, drab, matt finish, the fake stone looks like road kill and the wood planks for some reason the boards all look really different and people like that, but why? We used to stain our hardwood floors to make the color even. The LVT looks like a barn floor or something hokey. So you've got my sympathies. There is a product called Marmoleum, check it out. Cheers

[@lostinmyspace4910]

@@garypuckettmuse Yes, Marmoleum has always been on my mind as it looks good and you can pick and choose so many styles, colors, patterns. I have a beautiful linoleum product in our bathroom, it's primarily burgundy in color, has a sheen, with a lot of texture for slippage, and it has many small color dots, some blue, some tan, dark burgundy, and dark brown...like marble specks...it' wonderful and fits the bathroom perfectly. I'll never change it, it's that great of a selection and, no shoe traffic. Everyone's gotta have ceramic or marble, that's cold and there's maintenance.

[@bonnies4805]

A tile kitchen is hard on the feet, it's cold, and chips. Tile is a terrible choice.

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

I understand! Thanks for watching!

[@stephenlacher587]

LVP 🤮

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

Rude

[@stephenlacher587]

No, simply expressing my opinion as you did in your video.@@HomeLoveConstruction

[@cheriewing4648]

I hate is as well. Freedom of speech rocks.

[@laraemobley9794]

Thank you!

[@HomeLoveConstruction]

You’re welcome!