# Vinyl vs Hardwood vs Tile: Pros, Cons & Why Cheap Flooring Costs More

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Published: 2026-02-16T15:49:55+00:00
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## Resource

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy , where we talk about what’s really happening in home design— and what is important to you as a homeowners. Our subject today is a very important one – everything you should know about LVT vs Hardwood vs Tile. Nick Elg, owner of Flooring Butler in Platte City, Mo. Is my guest today. Some of our talking points for this podcast are: What is LVT/LVP and why is it so popular right now? What are the pros and cons of this material? Don't go cheap with LVT/LVP Why hardwood floors are considered a long-term asset What are the downsides of hardwood Why tile is one of the most cost-effective floors over time How homeowners should think about flooring decisions We are happy to have Nick as a guest. He can be reached at Nick@flooringbutler.com. His website is www.flooringbutler.com. If you’re planning on a renovation , I would definitely be happy to work with you. You can email me anytime at Nancy@NancyHugo.com —I’d love to hear from you. If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com And finally, visit DesignersCircleHQ.com , a website I started 18 years ago. It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more. The site is updated every other week. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠ Monogram.com Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you next time on Home Design Chat with Nancy .

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