Textured vinyl flooring nightmare

Could tou not have Lino?

Perhaps it's beyond redemption but I found a steam cleaner works on mine.
We only have a small area in both bathrooms, though.

Apologies you

Have you tried a steam cleaner?

Cross post Callistemin

If you lay ply over the floorboards you can ceramic tile over the top, any decent tiler should be able to do that.

We have Karndean in our large hallway and it is smooth but it must be 10years ago since it was put down.. Amtico i think is another brand which may be worth researching. Upstairs we had plywood put down in the bathrooms before they were tiled. I think with more research you will find something suitable.

Mine is textured vinyl made to look like tiles. I use a steam mop on it. We had a dog and now we have a cat, the flooring looks pretty good for being 20+ years old.

I just recently got mine replaced it drove me mad and I tried everything.
My DS has replaced with a product that looks like laminate but is backed with slate. I am so far very impressed but I can't think of the name of it.

Thank you for your replies. I will investigate further.

You have my sympathy, the previous owner of our house put down riven stone tiles in the kitchen. Every bit of dirt sits in the indentations, added to that the grouting is recessed.
I’d get rid of it tomorrow, but unfortunately, it has electric underfloor heating. We will probably rip the whole lot up - shortly!!

Amtico in the hall here no problem with pets.

Another recommendation for a steam cleaner from me. But don't get the cheapest brand. I made that mistake and it stopped delivering steam one month after the guarantee ran out. The replacement is fine.

I dont use my steam cleaner now as it ruined the grout in slate bathrooms floor tiles and also my karndean hall floor was laid in strips and the steam mop was damaging the strips which is something else to be aware of.

The best product I have used is Dr Schultz floor care kit it costs around £40 but brought my 20 years plus LVT floor up better than anything else
You get 3 products the initial clean and strip gets the much out of the groves Then you apply 2 coats of floor mat to seal it. They also provide a regular floor cleaner for daily use.
Saved me buying new flooring as ours covers quite a large area.
It was quite hard work but worth it.

A good contractor should be able to prepare any kind of floor for the covering on your choice.

I would strip and sand then put several coats of a clear (preferably Yacht) varnish on your floorboards.
Lovely.

I agree, textured is horrid to keep clean. I have no pets or steam cleaner, but even getting everyday spills off is a nightmare. Wouldn't mind but I chose it.

Marmoleum?

Is there really no vinyl flooring that can be easily cleaned without a steam cleaner?

I had my kitchen replaced last year and had LVT tiles put down on a large area through to dining room. They are finely textured so no slipping even the dog has learnt to slow down on them. They are a stone effect pattern and I have found them really good. They hardly show any dirt and a quick mop is all they need. I got quite a few samples before I chose them, all were textured some more than others.

As Jaxjacky says, plywood under the tiles should be just the job. I recently had a quote for vinolay over floorboards, and he recommended this method.

I have Karndean smooth vinyl tiles in my kitchen diner. The y haven't been there very long but, so far, my cleaner and I are delighted how easy they are to keep clean.

I have Karndean in my kitchen and hall . Nothing stains it looks lovely.