Kitchen flooring in Morgan Hill, CA

Materials

Porcelain tile is the most water- and scratch-resistant. Luxury vinyl plank is waterproof, softer underfoot and quick to install. Engineered hardwood can continue a wood floor from the next room, but needs care around the sink and dishwasher. Sheet vinyl and natural stone are other options.

Before or under the cabinets

Running flooring under the cabinets makes future layout changes easier. Stopping at the cabinets uses less material. Either way, the dishwasher needs clearance: raising the floor in front of it can trap it in place.

Underneath

The subfloor has to be flat and solid, especially for tile, which cracks over a flexing floor. Transitions to the next room need planning when the new floor is thicker than the old one.

Permits in Morgan Hill

The City lists residential kitchen and bathroom remodels under its Simple Plan Check, which means the plans need Building Division review only, not a separate planning approval.
The City requires a permit for any alteration or repair of an existing building, so moving plumbing, adding circuits, changing a gas line or opening a wall all go through the Building Division.
If you are unsure whether your scope needs a permit, the Building Division answers that question directly.

City of Morgan Hill Building Division · 17575 Peak Ave, (408) 778-6480

Common questions

What is the best flooring for a kitchen?

Porcelain tile and luxury vinyl plank are the most common choices for water resistance. Wood works with care at the sink and dishwasher.

Should kitchen flooring go under cabinets?

It makes later changes easier and is common in full remodels. In a refresh that keeps the cabinets, the floor usually stops at the cabinet base.