Getting Underfoot

NEW FLOORING CAN GIVE YOUR KITCHEN A DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT LOOK, HELP LINK IT TO ADJOINING SPACES, AND MAKE CLEANING EASIER. HERE’S HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MATERIAL FOR YOUR SPACE AND YOUR BUDGET.

Installing a new floor is one of the more expensive updates you’ll undertake. With so many choices—wood, vinyl, laminate, tile—where do you begin? Your budget is certain to guide your decision. But you should also consider how much foot traffic and sunlight your flooring will endure. To help you pick, we put the most common types and brands through a battery of tests. Use our ratings to select the floor that’s best for your kitchen. • SMART SHOPPING Use these tips to pick the best flooring for your lifestyle. TRAFFIC In busy areas, choose a product that aced our foot-traffic tests. The best porcelain tiles, laminates, and luxury vinyls can replicate the look of wood quite well if that’s what you prefer. SETTING Before you buy, pick up samples of materials you're considering. Compare them side…

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Consumer Reports Kitchen Planning and Buying Guide (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2020

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