However, its important to note that price is not the only consideration.
The material also must be a good candidate for the kitchen environment.
And they are all pretty good performers in the kitchen.
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The costs given below are recent prices from a national big-box home improvement retailer.
They are subject to change and do not include underlayment, adhesive, grout, or other installation supplies.
Consider those additional costs whenevaluating any flooring.
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The most inexpensivetype of vinyltends to be peel-and-stick tile, followed by peel-and-stick planks and sheet vinyl.
Forluxury vinyl planks:Allow the planks to acclimate in the room for a full 48 hours before installation.
Use layout lines to guide the installation.
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Laminate flooring can be manufactured to look like hardwood, natural stone, or even slate.
Even top name brands rarely cost more than about $3 per square foot.
Be very careful with the plank edges during installation; they break easily.
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Ifproperly installed, bargain tile lasts just as long as the most expensive tiles.
The biggest cost savings with ceramic tile is in the money you save from DIY installation.
Professional tile work can cost as much as $14 per square foot.
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Plan your layout carefully to ensure that the results are pleasing to the eye.
It offers more cushion underfoot than the others and is quite long-lasting.
Cork flooring starts at about $3 per square foot for click-lock planks.
The higher-end cork flooring products available at home centers cost about $8 per square foot.
Use a tapping block to hammer the pieces together and lock the joints.
Hammering directly on the planks can break them.
