We have engineered hardwood everywhere but the ceramic baths. We didn't want either to replace the vinyl in the kitchen, so we put in light marble block design laminate. It is terrific. The contrast with the wood it joins is just what we were looking for. It requires no special upkeep, is soft on the feet, and impervious to spills and falling objects. Glasses and jars have been dropped on it and they didn't break. We got the type with the sealed tongue and groove. I've seen no evidence of seepage through the joints when there have been liquid spills.
We used to think of laminate as just a cheap imitation of wood, but we think this new stuff is pretty classy and ideal for a kitchen.
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