Kitchen Flooring Guide

Solid Hardwood, Paragon Collection | SAKP59H202

What kind of flooring is best for kitchens?

All of our flooring is suitable for use in kitchens and easy to clean, so the type you choose will depend on the specific durability features you need and the look you want to achieve.

Many people prefer hardwood flooring for kitchens, for its enduring beauty and the value it adds to a home. Hardwood is especially popular in homes with open floor plans because it flows gracefully from room to room and has the versatility to meet the decorating demands of your living, dining and kitchen areas. Whether you choose solid or engineered hardwood, just be careful to wipe up spills quickly.

Among our other flooring categories you'll find a wide range of designs — many of which realistically mimic natural hardwood and stone tile with vivid visuals, authentic textures and a spectrum of on-trend colors.

Kitchen-worthy durability features:

Superior scratch and stain resistance

High-traffic kitchens demand floors that can withstand wear and tear. Look in the hardwood, vinyl sheet and luxury vinyl tile categories for select collections that feature Diamond 10® Technology, our patented hardened wear layer.

Defense against dents

Dropped dishes and heavy appliances can do a lot of damage on the wrong floors. Consider rigid core, engineered tile or laminate.

Water resistance

All kitchen floors must be able to endure inevitable spills. You'll find the highest levels of water resistance in our luxury vinyl tile or rigid core collections. They are 100% waterproof, so planks won't swell, buckle or lose integrity when exposed to water.

Comfort

Many people love the look of stone, ceramic or porcelain tile for the kitchen, but these floors are cold and hard. Engineered groutable tile is an outstanding alternative that gives you the same natural look, but with a surface that's more forgiving underfoot, and not prone to cracking.