[vintageogauge]

Tile. Laminate can't handle moisture, Vinyl Tile is just a new way to market linoleum. Tile will also add to the re-sale value in most cases, the others will detract. Just my opinion.

[Dan9871]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Vinyl Tile is just a new way to market linoleum.

Plank vinyl is not linoleum. Plank vinyl is PVC over a thick rubber like backing. Linoleum is made from linseed oil. I don't think it is has been used much for a long time.

Value is in the eye of the beholder. Tile costs more than than plank vinyl but many people see negative value in having to keep the grout lines of tile clean. That's why we went with plank vinyl when we replaced the carpeting in our bedrooms. You would have had to pay us to put tile in the bedrooms.

[Madelaine Amee]

Dirty Grout which can no longer be cleaned - we had this problem and we used Grout Shield | Grout Color & Sealer | Grout Restoration System. At the time we used this product there was no one in the area doing this work so my otherhalf did everything and it was a massive job, but this many years later I can tell you the floor and grout still looks like new and all I do is wash it. The grout has been scrubbed clean and has never changed. Incredible product for those that have old floors that need help.

If anyone is interested I will be happy to give them more details if they pm me.

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

This is tile that looks like wood. LOVE it!

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We do too! We removed carpet from all bedrooms and dining room and put in Natural Timber Cinnamon Porcelain Ceramic Floor Tile - color matched grout is self sealing and only 1/8" wide with no grout cleaning required.


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[LuvtheVillages]

We used vinyl plank throughout the house, for a unified look. It is waterproof, so it works in the kitchen and baths. It is not cold or hard underfoot, is forgiving of dropped objects, has no grout lines to worry about. I love it. Visitors love it.
Choose a medium color. Dark colors show dust and dirt.
It is a floating floor, so the baseboards are removed during installation and then reinstalled. An opportunity to replace baseboards if you desire. We put is taller ones for a better proportion to our high ceilings.

[stvaughn]

Thanks for all the responses. Would someone with vinyl plank please post a picture?

[gap2415]

Tile

[toeser]

We purchased a house with tile in the kitchen, but otherwise laminate throughout. Unfortunately, the former owners purchased a cheap laminate which scratches far to easily. From research, I have found that there are better laminates which border on scratch proof.

[camysean137]

we used Robertos
we Tiled the Living Room, Kitchen, and Dining Area and
used Vinyl for the Bedrooms.
Very Happy with the outcome

[dbaird]

We went with LVT (luxury vinyl tile) plank flooring throughout the house. Don't have to worry about water and softer walk than tile or laminate.

[Dan9871]

Originally Posted by stvaughn

Thanks for all the responses. Would someone with vinyl plank please post a picture?

No picture but everyone who has visited us since we put in vinyl planks thinks we put in a wood, not vinyl.

Nickle Tile in Lake Sumter Landing has a lot of samples of it to look at.

We had laminate in our previous house before we moved to The Villages and, like just about everyone else, there were spots in the floor that creaked to matter what you did. Now that we have plank vinyl we would not ever go the laminate again.

[Bobby99]

I closed on a 2003 villa last week with the original floor covering. I plan on starting this week on all new flooring. I would have been fine with polished concrete but the wife wanted floating floors and tile in baths. I will be installing myself. I could tile the whole house but if you ever want to change that is a major job. On a 1200 sf villa I will be spending3 $3600 and no labor. If I wasn’t doing this myself it would cost 8000 and up.

[NancyLee]

Doesn't tile have grout in between the tiles? How do you keep it clean? I have tile in my bathroom, and the grout is always dirty. Thanks for your help!

[Beachaddict]

Hello - we are moving to TV this month, but my husband has done flooring for 40 years. The point he always makes to me about flooring is that if you do tile, changing your mind later is going to cause many more labor issues. It is harder to repair or change out. TV doesn’t offer this, but the new solid vinyl planks are durable, pretty and easier to work with. Just a thought from a professional 😀

[Joorn59]

Just put down plank vinyl. Looks like laminate. The Flooring Shoppe on 301.