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I don't like granite, but I'll agree that there will still be a majority of buyers out there who like granite. But what's with the hate against tile in the kitchen? We have hardwood and it's terrible from a cleaning standpoint. I suspect that all those who like hardwood floors in the kitchen do not seriously cook.[/quote]

Serious cook here, but an aging one, and tile is hard on the feet and back. Yeah, you can add Gel-Pro mats and wear orthpedic clogs, but I'd rather not to have to suit up every time I want to cook.

Plus, tile shatters everything my sous chefs . . . uh, kids . . . drop.

I don't see how tile or wood has an advantage in cleanliness. They're both hard flat surfaces. Swiffer Wetjet. Done. [/quote]

Fair enough, but we have experienced quite a bit of staining on our original hardwood floors (refinished five years ago) underneath our dining table where my toddler twins dropped food at every meal. Yes, we should have put a rug or other protector, but my point is that hardwood does stain when greasy things drop, especially if the finish gets slightly worn in a high traffic area - unless, maybe, if you clean it immediately (rather than an hour later when the meal is done). Also, hardwood has gaps in which gunk can get stuck. Tile is vastly easier to keep clean and won't stain if you keep the grout sealed. I realize that wood has other advantages, and I also prefer the look, but tile is definitely superior in terms of hygiene.[/quote]

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