[BowleesCreekYachtClub]

I think the title says it all. Our kitchen floor is linoleum - or whatever it is called these days. We've been in Florida 20 years and had tile throughout in our old home and know what it takes to keep it clean and in good shape. We also know that it cracks! So . . . is wood laminate or engineered wood a good option for the kitchen floor or should we stay with tile. My major concern is what will happen if the laminate or engineered wood gets wet which will inevitably happen under the sink.

[mulligan]

A lot of the engineered and laminate products have at least a 25 year warranty. Just a guess, but that would probably cover you. Check Home depot for a good overview of all the relevant flooring products, and take a look at the vinyl plank wood look-a-likes. You will be surprised at the appearance.

[mikeandnancy1112]

We had laminate in Arkansas for our kitchen floor and I would never have it again. You have to be so careful to wipe up spills right away or the floor can buckle.

We live in the Villages now and have ceramic tile throughout and we wouldn't have anything else.

[TednRobin]

We've been in Florida 20 years and had tile throughout in our old home and know what it takes to keep it clean and in good shape. We also know that it cracks!

Good post, we have never had tile, what does it take to keep it in good condition? We are undecided on what flooring to have in TV, so I am very interested in your responses. I love the look of the tile, but it seems very cold. Is there a reason not to have vinyl/linoleum?

[texasfal]

I have a laminate that looks like slate in the kitchen. Had laminate in our home in Texas for 25 years and never had a problem. As soon as we moved here we took up the cheap carpet The Villages put down and put laminate through the house, bathrooms, kitchen, etc. I specifically did not want tile. Too cold and too slippery. I intend for this to be my last house and I don't want to be worried about slipping on tile in my advanced years. Just my opinion.

[ajdeck]

Originally Posted by texasfal

I have a laminate that looks like slate in the kitchen. Had laminate in our home in Texas for 25 years and never had a problem. As soon as we moved here we took up the cheap carpet The Villages put down and put laminate through the house, bathrooms, kitchen, etc. I specifically did not want tile. Too cold and too slippery. I intend for this to be my last house and I don't want to be worried about slipping on tile in my advanced years. Just my opinion.

Have you ever had a problem with popping on your laminate? Is yours cluded or snap type.

Reason I ask is our friends had the snap (very good quality) and had a problem with it snapping when walking across so they had to have them come back and clue it.

[Pturner]

I'm interested in this too. I love how tile looks and want to want it. I just don't love walking on it. For those who tile, what flooring do you use in the bedrooms? Thanks.

[texasfal]

I don't know what cluded is but we have the type that has the pieces that fit together like a jigsaw (for lack of a better term). The pieces have flat parts on the edges that slide into the next piece. We have Pergo in the kitchen and other areas, and a different laminate that looks like granite in the bathrooms. I hope I answered your question. But no we have never had popping or snapping.

[Minnesotalyn]

The flooring is a hard decision for me too. How's the vinyl flooring that the Villages gives you? Is it better quality in the designer's than in the cottage's. I though the stuff in the cottages looked kind of cheap. If you get vinyl in the bathrooms, like in the Iris do you still get tile in my shower? I don't know if I want all that grout to take care of as I age. How's the pad under the carpet?

[swrinfla]

My floors are honest-to-goodness hardwood and "ceramic" tile. Having always lived with hardwood, that was a no-brainer. The tile is in bathrooms and the kitchen.

Yes, the tile may be cold, but I'm always wearing at least slippers, so don't notice it.

As suggested above, my choice of hardwood was because every home I've ever lived in, even those when I was growing up, had hardwood floors.

After six years here, I remain completely satisfied with my choices.

SWR

[Mikitv]

We have built six homes and all had a combination of tile and wood. Two I did have wood in the kitchen and both of those places had a problem with the washer in laundry room leaking. Of course the floors had to be replaced. That was last time I put wood in kitchen. The houses with tile kitchens were no problem unless the grout was not sealed. Here I made sure all the grout was sealed. I love the combination of wood and tile next too each other.

[golfnut]

I like tile in any area with water and wood in the other rooms, except for carpet in the bedrooms. my only recommedation for the tile areas, THIN grout lines....gn

[Villager Since April 2009]

I replaced all the carpet in my home with laminate, but for the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room I chose vinyl tiles from Village Flooring in Fruitland Park. It is very good quality and they installed it with rubber grout which gives it an appearance silmilar to porcelain tile but is very easy to keep clean. It comes in many colors and styles.

[shcisamax]

I was sold on putting laminate throughout the house other than baths and the laundry. I have never had laminate ...only hardwood...and am wondering if the laminate will hold up if something spills in the kitchen. I would think if it was installed correctly, there would be no problem with water getting down below.

[shcisamax]

I didn't realize they had linoleum. I thought the choice was hardwood, laminate, tile, or carpet. Actually someone said they don't do laminate only hardwood. Can someone confirm what materials are offered? Also, do they offer marble or just tile?