Planning a Kitchen or Bathroom Remodel? Start With the Floor

Cabinets and countertops tend to get all the attention in a remodel, but flooring is what everything else in the room sits on - literally. Sequencing and material choice matter more in a kitchen or bathroom than almost anywhere else in the house. Here's how to plan it right.

Why Flooring Comes First

New cabinets are typically installed on top of finished flooring, not the other way around - if the floor goes in after, you're either working around cabinet toe-kicks or paying to pull cabinets back out. Planning flooring early in the remodel timeline saves both money and headaches.

Best Flooring for Kitchens

• Luxury vinyl plank - waterproof, comfortable to stand on while cooking, and forgiving of dropped dishes.
• Tile - a classic, durable choice that pairs well with radiant heat if you're going that far.
• Engineered hardwood - workable in kitchens with good ventilation and prompt spill cleanup, for homeowners set on a wood look.

Best Flooring for Bathrooms

Bathrooms see more standing water than almost any other room, which makes tile the default recommendation - especially porcelain, which resists moisture and holds up to daily cleaning. Luxury vinyl plank is a strong second choice for a warmer feel underfoot on cold winter mornings.

Making an Open-Concept Remodel Feel Cohesive

If your kitchen opens into a living or dining area, running the same or a complementary flooring material through the whole space makes a remodel feel finished rather than segmented. We'll help you find a material that works in both the wet zone and the living area.

One Team, One Timeline

Beyond flooring, we also handle bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, and cabinets and countertops - so your project can run on one coordinated timeline instead of juggling separate contractors. Ask about 0% financing for 60 months to help spread the full scope of the remodel.