@windy ying Honestly, I want both durability and a great look! It's tough to choose between the two, but I feel like a balance of both would be perfect. just so torn about this...

Wood look tile. Lowest lifecycle cost that exists. Most durable choice that exists.

If you do consider lvp, it's recommended to buy and layout a box o avoid suprise tonal variations and stripiness a sample won't show. Not all product has the same scratch resistance. You can use fork tines across the surface of a sample to compare different manufacturers and quality levels. Checking the robustness of the click system is also necessary. There are differences in lvp. I tested 18 Vinyl Planks from a Big Box Store and it AINT PRETTY

There are different widths and visual grades for engineered wood plank. For example, European Oak can be flat cut to show a lot of grain structure as rustic or prime.

Unfinished is available to add your own quality finish with hardener.

@Minardi Thanks for the suggestion, but I’m not a fan of wood-look tile. The cold, hard surface and the texture just don’t work for me.

Tile is by far the best permanent choice. None of the floating floors will last a decade. All

of the plastic just ends up in a landfill.