Tile looks nicer and will last longer, but the only down side is the pricing. With LVP I normally charge 1.50 a SQFT, as for tile 5-6 dollars a SQFT. So it’ll cost more for tile, but it’ll look nicer. When I did my floors in my house i went for tile, looks nicer, fells better, and it’ll last longer. I have 2 kids and a cat I don’t worry about scratches at all.

For a large area, if going LVP I would want it professionally glued down which can make total cost $10/SF or more for quality product with 20 mil wear layer. Wood look tile is something I would avoid. I would go with a stone look large porcelain tile or wood floor.

$10.00 a sqft for Glueing down LVP? Wow that’s a lot, does that include the LVP and Glue? Obviously you won’t be doing pad since it’s getting glued. So why would you charge $10.00 a foot?

We have ceramic tile throughout most of our home. If you are doing a lot of ceramic, I would want in floor heat. If you drop something in the kitchen, it will likely break and possibly chip the tile. We have a few small chips throughout the house as we have had the tile for a number of years.

I just installed LVP throughout our cabin. You should give it serious consideration as you can get wear layers (20 mil or more) that are very durable and scratch resistant. You don't have a cold floor. If something drops, chances are the floor will survive and quite possibly the item that dropped will survive. Our tile grout is getting grungy looking. LVP floors should be quite waterproof. If you are paying to have tile layed, it won't be cheap either and if you want one of the more durable grouts like epoxy grout, many installers charge more for it as it is not so easy to work with.

It seems you get what you pay for with LVP so look at the better quality ones. Ours has a lifetime residential warranty and 15 years commercial. Some of these have to be durable as they are being used a lot in care homes, medical clinics and other businesses. One thing, your sub floor has to be very smooth to get a good finished look. It is also very DIY doable.

LVP will also be much easier to stand on for feet, legs and back.

Just a few facts about both options!

A good quality wood look porcelain tile will not "chip" if you drop something on it. You will also want minimal grout lines (see manufacturer's recommendation) and a grout color that blends well with the tile. Considering those two things, "dirty" grout isn't a big issue with a quality installation of wood look tile. The tile plus professional installation will cost more but it will likely last much longer. Choose a classic color (and good quality) if you go that direction. It certainly is low maintenance.

Thank you all for the great info, I think we will go with LVT, and it should be fairly easy to replace in 10-20 years down the road if need to. We don't have extra budget to put in radiant heat, and we usually walk barefoot so I think LVT would be better. Thanks!

I was quoted $10+ SF for product and labor to have Karndean glued down. Good click lock LVP product $3.50 SF can be done DIY if you are meticulous on prep. If I’m paying $6 or more SF for installation I’m going to get a better product installed .

Just because you get charged more doesn’t mean that you’ll get better insulation. My company has the highest quality for any installation. But we don’t charge a ridiculous price.

Jackie, what brand LVT did you go with? Do you love it? can you post a pic? I'm having the same decision problem here. I'm in Florida, house will be all tile, or lvt. It's mostly tile now, and I don't think i want to be on all tile all the time! Can someone give me their opinion on the best LVT.....I've been told I need ones with micro bevels to look the most realistic. Also, the locking planks are not suppose to be glued down....or so i've been told. help! thanks!

Knockebiz, have you checked out Modin by Flooret? I've researched LVT for 6+ weeks, and Flooret seems to have the best LVT product (I'm awaiting 8 samples.) In the few days since I've ordered, they have been a dream to work with suggesting colors and also providing info on an installer.

Wilmathecat, I will check out Modin. I’m definitely going with LVP. I’ve found a style by Beaulieu , lux haus, tanglewood, I really like.
Jackie, your floor looks awesome!! What brand/style did u use?

Sorry Jackie!! I see u posted Brand. Thx!

Hi Jkbybl, it’s Modin Idyllwild. Here is the link and apparently it’s on sale.

https://www.flooret.com/idyllwild/

thanks! looks great! i'm looking into Modin. Did you install yourself or use and installer?

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I'm going to go with the LVT, but thanks for the wood info!

Knockebiz, what brand of LVT did you decide on?

i'm pretty certain i'll go with the Modin. I ordered small samples, then larger planks. the quality is excellent. My reno moved to the slow track though.

Sorry to hear it slowed down. I just placed my order for appx 870 sq ft. I went with the new Modin rigid plank with cork attachment (Kingswood).

@jackielin, the floors look gorgeous! How are you liking them a year later? Any regrets with LVT in the kitchen? I'm considering doing that.

Redoing kitchen now and looking at LVT flooring - see all the posts about it scratching easily! I have researched thickness and wear layer - so I guess I am asking how thick those are for those of you who have installed it? And, if you have any problems? This will be in kitchen, dining room (chairs scraping) and counter height chairs for island - no pets, but 2 boys who are likely more destructive :)

I brought a sample home from Home Depot and could scratch it with my fingernail. Having said that, we went with a different brand as mentioned in my earlier post. it has a 5 mil wear layer with some kind of cerama beads, (I forget all the lingo I learned when researching ours). and I have never found a scratch on ours. We put it throughout our 1,000 sq ft cabin and also in our TV room at home. We have a 10+ lb. cat that tears around like a maniac. All claws intact. The wear layer is very important. It is recommended to put felt pads on all furniture feet. Makes for very easy moving of chairs etc. anyways. That way you shouldn't have to worry about scratches so long as there is no sand or stones lingering on the floor. But the felt pads would help minimize a problem anyways.

@jkbybl, did you end up using LVP by Beaulieu? How do you feel about it now? Thank you!

Hi, wondering what you all ended up using tile vs LVT. And are you happy a few years down the line?