Vinyl tile is a classic when it comes to black and white flooring and for good reason.
Durable white flooring.
For many years hardwood was considered a poor choice for places such as bathrooms and kitchens where moisture is an issue.
The janka hardness scale ranks wood for density and is a reliable indicator of floor durability in regard to hardness and denting the higher the rating the more resistant the floor is to dents scratches and wear.
Balanced with tile s sheer good looks and the creative blank slate that it offers most homeowners are happy to take the chance with the occasional dropped item that could crack the tile.
Red oak one of the most common hardwood flooring species ranks 1 290.
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Tile is durable against scratches and spills.
Hardwood is by nature a very durable flooring material in most areas of the home but it has limitations in any areas susceptible to moisture and that includes kitchens.
Strong durable and affordable vinyl tile is a great choice for kitchens bathrooms basements or any room where you need an easy care floor that can stand up to lots of activity.
But drop a jar of pickles and it will undoubtedly crack.
Created by hand this flooring technique will create soft undulating waves through the boards as if they had been walked on for.
Durable hardwood floors like white oak are more wear resistant and won t ding and dent like a pine floor.
Tile lives for those kinds of emergencies.
Wayfair even offers flooring with multiple installation types to make installation easy for homeowners.
However hardwood flooring is undergoing something of a renaissance as a kitchen.