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Kitchen Flooring
Kitchen flooring has lots of options to match any lifestyle and home decor. Shop carefully to find flooring for a kitchen that will withstand all that you have to give. Kitchen floors take a lot of abuse, so make sure you know the durability and stain resistance of the flooring you choose for your kitchen.
Do your kitchen floors look like they have seen better days? Installing a new floor in your kitchen can be an easy way to update the entire kitchen to make it feel just like brand new. You can find kitchen flooring in any price range so if you are on a budget, this is an excellent way to make your kitchen look great without a huge expense.
Kitchen floors do not have to be linoleum anymore. Research all of the different choices that are available in kitchen flooring. The options are endless in choosing what to install in your kitchen from laminate to stone to tile. The hard thing will be choosing between all of the varieties of flooring that are available.
Laminate flooring is an excellent choice for your kitchen. It is durable and easy to clean, which makes it good for this high traffic area that sees lots of spills and accidents. Laminate comes in many different patterns and colors so you are sure to find a style of laminate that fits your decor and your desires. Wood laminate floors are very popular as they instantly add warmth and interest to a room and are beautiful to look at, but there are also many other different styles of laminate flooring available.
Stone flooring is a beautiful option for any kitchen. The downside is the expense, but if you have a large enough budget, then one of the natural stone flooring choices is a wonderful addition to any kitchen. Marble, travertine, and granite are the most common choices in flooring and if you match the flooring to your countertops, you are guaranteed to have a kitchen that will stand the test of time, though only if you properly seal them from stains and acid foods.
Tile flooring is an excellent way to update your kitchen. Tile comes in linoleum, vinyl or ceramic. Vinyl and linoleum tiles are the least expensive option, and the peel and stick vinyl tiles make it extremely easy for homeowners to lay the tile themselves with little or no problems. Ceramic tile is slightly more expensive and takes a little more expertise to lay, but it is possible for a homeowner to install this tile on their own just fine with a little direction. Ceramic, linoleum and vinyl tile comes in many different color and pattern choices so you are sure to find a kitchen flooring choice that you will love.
When choosing your kitchen flooring, you should evaluate how much traffic goes through that room to help you make your choice. If your kitchen is connected to an entryway or exit, then your traffic pattern will be heavier than if it was in the middle of the home. Kitchen flooring should be able to withstand spills and accidents and be easy to clean. If you find flooring that meets all of these requirements, it flows well with the rest of your home, and you love it, then you have found the right kitchen flooring for you.
Comments
I have small children and need to put in a new kitchen floor. I realy like ceramic but am concerned about falls on the hard material, I also like hardwood, but have heard it won't last in the high traffic. what would you suggest?
ed at August 9, 2007 10:55 AM
Ceramic tiles would be hard on both your kids and the things you dropped on it. And it can be slippery when wet, which can happen lots in a kitchen.
Hardwood can be a good kitchen flooring choice, and with some moderate care (sealing it well after installation, regular sweeping, and cleaning up spills as they happen), it will last well.
Other good choices include linoleum, like Marmoleum by Forbo, cork and bamboo. These are not only made of natural materials but they also are sustainable flooring options. And they are gentle on people and things that fall on them.
The Flooring Lady at August 9, 2007 12:46 PM
i too have small kids (2,9,11 years) we dont drink wine, little pop and little juice i am thinking of putting a travertine floor in - i have a great price lined up $4.25/sq ft would you recommend it considering the traffic that will be going through ?
roopat at October 17, 2007 02:26 PM
Travertine is sensitive to acid so not the best choice for kitchen floors. To help you select your stone flooring check the Marble Institute website; they have a manual to help you select and test various stones for your floors.
Do be aware travertine is very slick when wet. That may not be the best choice when kids are around.
The Flooring Lady at October 26, 2007 07:08 AM
