Staining 20 year old concrete floors? Any tips?

I have removed about a 900 sq ft of carpet. Yuck! We are planning to replace it with tile (wood look). We have decided to stay away from laminate flooring since we have concerns about water spills. I was researching tonight "Tile vs Laminate", and a new search popped up: luxury vinyl plank [URL]https://parterreflooring.com/vinyl-tile-vs-ceramic-tile/[/URL] From my research, it is very cost effective and easy installation. It is also durable and water resistance. LVT plank is new to America from my research. It has been in Europe for a while. I don't know the level of [B]durability and scratch resistance[/B]. I have read that they pop up over time and regardless, they are still considered cheap looking. The tile and thinset that we will be buying are at huge discount since we know the owner. We are getting porcelain tiles for about $1.50 sq ft. The only Cons for tiles are cracking (earthquake) and takes longer (to install or to remove). Grout maintenance is also a pain too but honestly, I found a product from the Orange box store that seals grout super well. I am not so concern with grout. The wife wants to stick with tiles. I am planning to do the job myself since I have laid tiles many times. The job will probably take me about 8-10 days. [B]However, I want to stick with what is cost effective and durable[/B] because if this is a viable solution, I want to implement this for future and other properties. Tile has been very good for our properties. The question now is LVT? Ironically, she does not trust me doing a laminate job since I have never done one but she is fine if I do a tile job. :wall: If we go with something other than tiles, then she wants me to hire a professional to do the job. Yeah, that makes lots of sense. :wall: NOT! I am doing the job regardless. :D Since the discounted cost of tiles is close to the LVT plank, which would you go for? Thoughts?

Have a question about baseboard installation. I am replacing both carpet and tile in my house. I am removing all carpet and tile, installing baseboard, and the contractor in installing both carpet and tile. My question do I install the base pre or post flooring install? If pre, do I leave a 3/8" gap between the sub floor and the base? My sub floor is concrete. My plan right now is to install the base before the floors and leave a 3/8" gap. The tile is 9mm thick. Thanks.