As spec'd by our architect, we installed Roppe raised design rubber floor tiles (#992, I believe, on the attached web link) in "Lunar Dusk" as the flooring in the entry and stairwell to the apartment above the garage at our lake house. While it has been a great surface for that particular application, I'm not sure I would recommend this floor surface for a kitchen. After one year of use, it does show some scratches and scuffs; I was told by the rep that some colors show this more than others -- very light and very dark colors should be avoided for this reason. I have had difficulty finding a floor cleaner that doesn't leave streaks and a dull finish on the tiles, but I need to do a little more experimentation and check back with the manufacturer to see what they recommend. I do love its durability, especially when my hairy dog tracks in mud from outdoors. Can't speak to how grease affects it, as we haven't exposed it to any greasy stains. Here is a link that might be useful: Roppe raised design floor tiles

The contractor who looked at pool/lanai deck today said that pavers were best long term solution-- said that taking the current surface off wasn't really necessary that they would lay a sand base and could level that to give even patio surface even if current surface is not level... Said that if you took it off you didn't know condition of the original surface under it Price including labor, new coping, taking out the bottom aluminum strip of screen cage to lay pavers and then replacing it and screen, and all pavers was just over 6K-- Also said pool itself looked in good shape--didn't really need resurfacing (which it doesn't) so didn't push for that... which was positive indicator to me that maybe he isn't out to gouge us... He has good recommendations on Angie's List and I can ask for other recommendations if we want them Also have couple of other people going to look at the patio Any suggestions for what type of pavers work best for pool decking... Most of the pavers I have seen for patios have been pretty rough and don't think they would be very comfortable for walking on in bare feet...but know we don't want something slick and dangerous... can they be treated with something to "cool" them down so they don't retain heat? These are questions I will email back to the contractor-- didn't think he would call back so quickly with his price so wasn't quite prepared... anyone have umbrella holes in a paver deck? are they worth the extra cost? there is no spa in this pool--and no sun/tanning ledge--so don't know if they would be that useful... appreciate info and if there are good pool designs posted here using pavers would appreciate knowing about them so can get some pictures...

PVC, but that will probably be a larger upcharge.

Thank you very much for your inputs. We have a 2nd floor wrap around deck attached to the main house at the country property, there is a large concrete patio 16'x52' and more decking underneath, it's not a pretty sight when it's raining, running through a land of water falls to get to the door.......now it's getting cold, don't want to practice sliding through the patio and crashing into the door......lol, so I thought this is a short cut to keep the patio underneath the deck dry, to stop the water falls. If this works well, I might do it on the carriage house 2nd floor decking (10.5'x76'), there is a same size concrete patio underneath. Love the link you have mentioned, but it would cost a lot to finish like that, I'd love to do that later though. The 2nd floor decking is about 1900 sq ft in total. Thanks again for the info, I will keep you posted on my testing. :-)