Tile vs. LVP for Florida Kitchens and Bathrooms: Which Should You Choose?

This is one of the most common questions we get in the showroom: tile or LVP for a kitchen or bathroom remodel? Both hold up well against Florida's water and humidity, but they're not identical, and the right pick usually comes down to your household, your budget, and how the room actually gets used.

Where Tile Wins

Porcelain tile is nearly impervious to water and holds up extremely well to sand, grit, and heavy foot traffic - which is why it's still our top pick for entryways that open onto a pool deck or lanai. It also handles direct sun exposure near big windows better than any other flooring category, without fading or softening.

Where LVP Wins

Waterproof luxury vinyl plank is warmer and softer underfoot - a real consideration if you're standing at the sink or stove for long stretches - and it's noticeably quieter than tile, which matters in open-concept homes where kitchen noise carries into the living area. It's also typically the more budget-friendly installed option of the two, and it gives you a wood-look kitchen floor that flows visually into an adjacent LVP living room.

The Grout Question

Ask anyone who's lived with tile in a beach house for a few years and grout maintenance comes up fast. Sand and sunscreen work into grout lines, and light-colored grout in particular needs periodic sealing and cleaning to stay looking fresh. LVP has no grout at all, which is a real point in its favor for a low-maintenance rental or second home.

Our Honest Recommendation

For a full kitchen in a busy, sandy household or a high-traffic entry, we often lean tile. For a kitchen that flows into a living space, or for owners who want the lowest-maintenance option for a rental, LVP usually wins. Either way, wall tile is worth considering for a matching backsplash regardless of which floor you pick.

We'll bring real samples of both to your home so you can compare them against your cabinets and lighting before you decide - no guessing from a small chip in a showroom display. Contact us to get started.