We inherited oak hardwood (like a basketball court) in the large kitchen of our last home. The floor got used.... a LOT in the six years we lived there. I did a lot of waxing to keep it looking good.
I felt very fortunate that we never had a pipe, disposal or dishwasher leak. Water can do some real damage to solid wood planking.
Water can TOTALLY ruin a laminate plank, unless it is designed with a specific type of water-resistant tongue and groove channel. Most laminate planking does not provide this feature. Engineered hardwood does not either.
We currently have a vinyl sheet goods- type product in the kitchen of our TV home. Should something leak, the damage should be minimal. We inherited this floor as well and I am liking it more than I thought I would!
It WILL ding if you drop something sharp, but it is comfortable on the knees and bare feet, quiet and a breeze to maintain.
And... easy to change out later if we choose.
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