I updated my eat-in kitchen

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I'm leaning towards putting in 12" unglazed ceramic tile for the flooring. I was looking at wood laminate, but I just don't think it would be practical for us. Ceramic tile seems like it would hold up better to wear and tear, and I don't think I want a mirror-smooth flooring in my kitchen. My son slips enough on the rest of our oak flooring when he is running around in socks. I don't want to compound the problem. Unglazed ceramic tile seems like a better option, and local building supply places sell it for well under $1 per square foot. I'll have to learn how to install it properly, but I'm a quick learner. I'm already planning on tiling the small 4' x 4' area inside our front door.

Ceramic tile is nice in a kitchen setting. Dropping pans, dishes, knives, etc can potentially gouge/dent a wood floor but tile will stand up much better. Plus, it feels nice on bare feet.