I have laminate in my kitchen - the laminate that looks like tile. Seems durable, bar stools sliding across it all the time at the counter, and I see no wear. Just keep any standing water away from it. I use my steamer to clean it. I found that there are different levels of plastic sheeting that goes underneath it - buy the thicker stuff, it makes it easier to stand and walk on. I have had both the inexpensive and the more costly, and you can definitely feel the difference under foot!