new puna house design

[cinnaminnacat]

back on my intended topic of 2nd floor flooring:

ceramic tile (my usual floor choice) will be very heavy, crack prone, and not as sloppy-moppable on a 2nd floor as i like.

carpet is out.

real wood has all the usual wood problems. doubtful.

vinyl/linoleum: looks cheap, can actually be expensive, has to be waxed!!

laminate: asfaik, all of it has particle wood backing.

vinyl plank: seems to be gone, maybe scratched easily.

what makes a good 2nd story floor covering?

thanks to all for your input, please keep sending it.