Choosing Kitchen Flooring That’s Durable and Dog-Friendly | Ep. 111

Remodeling a room or series of rooms is never easy — it helps to have assistance and make an informed decision. That’s what Karen in Indiana needs. She’s remodeling her kitchen / family room combination and she wants a budget-conscious, dog-friendly floor. This is easy from two guys who both have hardwood floors and can attest: hardwood holds up. Ceramic or porcelain tiles also are durable, but you’ll need to apply grout, and that means much more maintenance. Vinyl plank flooring, which goes down nicely over a wood subfloor, has come down in price, it’s do-it-yourself friendly, and it’s hard for dogs to damage. But if you did damage one plank, just pull it up and put another one down ­— the flooring isn’t tongue-and-groove, and it doesn’t get much more user-friendly than that! Listen to the Today’s Homeowner Podcast for more home improvement tips!