I really don't want to deal with grout in the kitchen (backsplash and floor). Are my fears unfounded? If you say no, is that even with splattering hot spaghetti sauce? (I'm from a large Italian family, so there's lots of it.)

If so, what are some good alternatives that don't require grout? Even though we love the look of wood, we've had too many water-on-the-floor problems to go with that on the kitchen floor.

We're trying to design with ease-of-maintenance in mind.

We're planning a white coastal kitchen using a quartz countertop such as Cambria Torquay.

I'd really appreciate help!