Looking for the most durable flooring for a busy kitchen with a big dog—LVP, porcelain tile, or engineered hardwood? Curious about scratch resistance, comfort, maintenance, and handling transitions between rooms with slightly different subfloor heights.
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With a big dog, porcelain tile is the most scratch-proof; budget ~$4–$7/sf tile + $8–$15/sf install, add a 1/4 in. backer and cushioned mats or radiant heat for comfort, and plan to seal grout annually for easy 5–10 yr maintenance. For slight height differences, feather with self-leveling underlayment and finish with a Schluter Reno-T or reducer; Doxa Homes in Knoxville (East TN) can spec the right profile—see flooring https://www.doxa-homes.com/flooring.
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