LVP, tile or hardwood: which flooring is best for a Florida home?
Hardwood looks the most high-end, tile is the most durable, and LVP is the easiest on the budget. Eric compares the three for Florida homes, humidity included.
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Let's talk about what flooring is best for your home remodel. We're going to go over hardwood, tile, and LVP.
Starting with hardwood, we have the most high-end natural look. The cost of the material can be pretty expensive, as well as to install, and you have to worry about humidity, especially in Florida. The good thing about hardwood is that later down the road, you could refinish it 10, 20 years to give a new look and feel for the floor.
Now, tile is extremely durable. It is very water resistant. It's great for kitchens, bathrooms, especially in Florida homes. You don't have to worry about humidity. Something to think about is it has a harder underfoot than hardwood or LVP. And it can be quite expensive to install as well as remove later down the road.
LVP is the most budget-friendly option. It can go in bathrooms because it is water resistant. The installation process is very straightforward and removing it is also very simple. You could even run it over tile to save some money.
So which one's best? It all depends on the room, the budget, and your lifestyle.
Flooring is one of the biggest decisions in a remodel because it runs through every room. Here's how the three most common options compare in a Florida home.
Hardwood
Hardwood has the most high-end, natural look. The material is expensive, and so is the installation. In Florida you also have to think about humidity, because wood moves with moisture. The upside is longevity: 10 or 20 years down the road, hardwood can be refinished to give the floor a new look and feel.
Tile
Tile is extremely durable and very water resistant, which makes it great for kitchens and bathrooms, and it's a natural fit for Florida homes because humidity isn't a worry. The trade-offs: it's harder underfoot than hardwood or LVP, and it can be quite expensive to install, and to remove later.
LVP (luxury vinyl plank)
LVP is the most budget-friendly option. It's water resistant, so it can go in bathrooms. Installation is straightforward and removing it later is simple too. You can even run it over existing tile to save the cost of demolition.
So which one is best?
It depends on the room, the budget and how you live. Tile where water is a daily fact, hardwood where the look matters most and humidity is under control, LVP where the budget leads or the tile underneath is staying.
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Questions people also ask
Is hardwood a good idea in Florida?
It can be, but humidity is a real concern because wood moves with moisture. Hardwood can be refinished years later, which is its big advantage.
What is the most water-resistant flooring?
Tile. It's extremely durable and water resistant, which is why it's the usual choice for kitchens and bathrooms in Florida.
Can LVP go over tile?
Yes. LVP can be installed over existing tile, which saves the cost of removing it.