Kitchen Flooring Installation
Your kitchen demands flooring that handles spills, heat, heavy traffic, and still looks gorgeous. We help you choose and install the perfect kitchen floor for your lifestyle.
Best Kitchen Flooring Options
We install every type of kitchen flooring and help you select the material that matches your cooking habits, family needs, and design vision.
Porcelain & Ceramic Tile
The gold standard for kitchen floors. Porcelain and ceramic tile are completely waterproof, heat-resistant, and available in unlimited designs including realistic wood and stone looks. They stand up to dropped pots, spilled liquids, and heavy foot traffic without showing wear.
Key Benefits
- 100% waterproof
- Heat resistant
- Extremely durable
- Endless design options
Ideal For
Homeowners who want maximum durability and design flexibility.
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
Waterproof LVP offers the warm look of hardwood with complete water protection. Softer underfoot than tile, it reduces fatigue during long cooking sessions and is quieter when walked on. Modern LVP is virtually indistinguishable from real wood.
Key Benefits
- Waterproof core
- Comfortable underfoot
- Easy maintenance
- Budget-friendly
Ideal For
Families who want a warm wood look without worrying about water damage.
Engineered Hardwood
Engineered hardwood brings the authentic beauty and warmth of real wood to your kitchen. Its layered construction resists warping better than solid hardwood, and a quality polyurethane finish provides reasonable water resistance for kitchen use.
Key Benefits
- Authentic wood beauty
- Adds home value
- Can be refinished
- Stable in humidity
Ideal For
Homeowners who want continuous hardwood flow from adjacent rooms into the kitchen.
Natural Stone
Granite, slate, marble, and travertine tiles create a stunning, high-end kitchen floor. Each stone tile is unique, and when properly sealed, natural stone handles kitchen conditions well while adding significant value to your home.
Key Benefits
- Unique natural beauty
- Increases home value
- Extremely long-lasting
- Heat resistant
Ideal For
Luxury kitchens and homeowners who want a one-of-a-kind floor.
What to Consider for Kitchen Floors
Water Resistance
Kitchens see daily spills, splashes from the sink, and potential dishwasher leaks. Choose a material rated for wet environments or ensure proper sealing.
Comfort & Fatigue
You spend hours standing in the kitchen. Softer materials like LVP and cork reduce leg and back fatigue compared to hard tile and stone.
Maintenance Level
Some materials need periodic sealing or special cleaners. LVP and porcelain tile are the easiest to maintain, requiring only basic sweeping and mopping.
Spring 2026: Update Your Kitchen Floors
Spring is the perfect time for a kitchen floor update before summer hosting season. New flooring transforms the heart of your home. Visit our Rockville showroom to see the latest kitchen flooring trends in person.
Expert Tips From Our Installers
If you're choosing between tile and LVP for your kitchen, consider your cooking habits. Avid cooks who spend hours standing benefit from LVP's softer, more comfortable feel. Tile is harder but more heat-resistant if you frequently set hot items on the floor.
Current Pricing
Starting at $5 per sq ft installed
Kitchen flooring costs include appliance disconnect/reconnect. LVP starts around $5/sq ft, tile $8/sq ft, hardwood $10/sq ft. Average kitchen project: $1,500–$5,000.
Pricing updated March 2026
Kitchen Flooring FAQs
What is the best flooring for kitchens?
Porcelain tile and luxury vinyl plank are the top choices for kitchens — both are waterproof and highly durable. Hardwood is a classic choice but requires more maintenance around sinks and dishwashers. We help you choose based on your lifestyle and budget.
Can hardwood flooring be used in kitchens?
Yes, many DMV homeowners choose hardwood for kitchen floors. It's beautiful and adds warmth. Use area rugs near the sink and dishwasher to protect from water splashes. Engineered hardwood is more moisture-stable than solid for kitchen use.
How do you install kitchen flooring around cabinets?
For renovation projects, we install flooring up to the cabinet toe kicks and finish with matching quarter-round or shoe molding. For new construction, we recommend installing flooring before cabinets for the most seamless look and easier future cabinet changes.
How long does kitchen floor installation take?
A typical kitchen (100–200 sq ft) takes 2–3 days for tile and 1 day for LVP or hardwood. This includes appliance removal and replacement. We work efficiently to minimize disruption to your kitchen routine.
Ready for a Kitchen Floor You Will Love?
We bring samples directly to your kitchen so you can see how each option looks with your cabinets and countertops. Schedule your free in-home consultation today.
2020 Flooring Showroom
2020 Flooring
5550-F Nicholson Lane, Rockville, MD 20852
Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
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For over 25 years, residential and commercial members of the DC, Maryland, and Virginia community have trusted 2020 Flooring. Check out what our customers have to say!
5.0on Google“We had a last minute major issue in the flooring we selected from another flooring installer on our kitchen renovation and addition. We had initially loved another flooring choice that we saw at 2020 Flooring. Unfortunately we found out it had been discontinued. Carol from 2020 Flooring went above and beyond to help us locate the amount of LVP flooring we needed by scouring the country. She found just the right amount and was able to get the order expedited so we could continue on the time schedule with our general contractor. Bobby from 2020 Flooring was great in helping us remedy an issue with the subfloor. We now have the exact flooring we wanted which has made our new kitchen and addition complete. Can't thank them enough!”
“As an architect, from the moment we walked into 2020 Flooring, upon seeing a standout recommendation on NextDoor, I was immediately impressed with Bobby and Carol's technical expertise, friendliness and professionalism. They asked the right questions, took their time to weigh flooring options for us without pressure and worked hard to meet our budget for new floors for our townhome. They committed to a date for installation and made it work. Their crew, led by Mariano, was highly competent, discrete, meticulous and worked long hours to complete the job in time. They stand by their work proudly and their warranty is better than anyone else's. Our new floors are fabulous and we wholeheartedly recommend 2020 Flooring!”
“I spent many hours trying to select a quality vinyl floor with the right color combination for my house and Carol at IDESIGN made the job easy with a great selection that I am very satisfied with. In general IDESIGN carries a good selection of quality floors but the added value of Carol's design expertise made the difference and I greatly benefited from her help. Thanks Carol😊”
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