Wood flooring is a popular choice because of the way it looks. However, it is not really recommended for kitchens because of wear and tear, and possible water damage. Kitchens are high traffic areas and it’s likely that the wood flooring in the kitchen will wear off faster than low traffic areas in your home. This means extra refinishing works every now and then for your kitchen, costing you more. Tile, marble or stone based flooring is less likely to be damaged due to plumbing leaks. There are also alternatives that look like wood flooring such as tile or luxury vinyl planks.