Hello, thanks for posting. Porcelain tile is an excellent choice for wet areas such as a kitchen. It is very stain and water resistant, and much tougher than ceramic tile so it is generally less prone to chipping. It is, however, very hard and offers no cushion. If you went with porcelain tile, you could always use high pile throw rugs in the areas you might be standing for long periods of time, such as in front of your stove or sink. Just be sure to use ones with rubber backing so they don't slip. As to which flooring cleans up the easiest, I believe they would be about the same, but at least with porcelain, you can use a good deal of water for cleanup unlike laminate or hardwood.

I know laminate is generally used with a foam underlayment which are sold in various degrees of cushioning which will allow for some give. This website has some great information on the various types of flooring available. I suggest clicking on the flooring links under "Flooring Types" in the upper left hand column of this site.

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