What kind of floor do I put in?

[Joseph Sangimino]

I'm working on a golf course clubhouse/restaurant/bar that needs some basic remodeling and a new, fresh look. Its a unique (but nice) setup, with a circular bar in the middle surrounded by tables, seating, dance floor, pool table, etc. It can hold about 80 people. It has an old, ugly, green carpet that I'd like to replace, and need a recommendation on what to use. I want something that looks nice for when we hold special events there (parties, wedding receptions, etc), but it has to be tough enough to withstand golf spikes when golfers come up to eat/drink after playing a few rounds. I also need to make sure its not too slippery if wet since a good number of older folks use the place and people occasionally spill or trail water up there. I was thinking about using some kind of laminate flooring. I am looking for something affordable and would plan on installing it myself. 

Any recommendations would be appreciated!

[Erin Margaret]

Be careful with the resilient vinyl. I used a product that was supposed to have a 15 year commercial warranty in a Resturant and it was completely trashed in two years. Under the tables and the path of chairs moving in and out the same spot many times a day literally wore holes through the coating.

Have you looked at the wood grain ceramic tile? It is textured a bit to give it some grip. Slightly more expensive than the vinyl plank, but will last eons longer. Maybe other people have had better luck with vinyl in commercial settings