The best bang for your buck for durability, wear, ease of cleanup, and overall longevity would be a properly installed ceramic/porcelain tile floor with grout joints sealed periodically or with waterproof epoxy grout.

It's a surface that should last the life of your home, so even though the overall product and installation costs might seem a little high in comparison to other surfaces, it's longevity makes it a true value.

Porcelain Tile:

http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=porcelain+tile

Epoxy Grout:

http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=epoxy+grout

Grout Sealer:

http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=grout+sealer

Aqua Mix:

http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=Aqua+Mix

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