Best Flooring for Kitchens

Porcelain Tile

Porcelain tile is made of refined, high-density clay, created by firing at extremely high temperatures in a kiln. Porcelain is the top kitchen flooring choice of Ezra Laniado, founder and president of Landmark Construction in Los Angeles. He praises its durability and versatility. “[There is] literally limitless selection to choose from to match any kitchen style,” he says.

When glazed, porcelain tile is waterproof, making it convenient to clean as well. The high cost and extreme density of porcelain tile make it unsuitable for an inexperienced DIYer to install.

Cost

According to Laniado, porcelain tile is relatively expensive at $4 to $20 per square foot. A professional will charge roughly $10 per square foot for installation, he says.