Kitchen Flooring today has many options. I personally had indoor/outdoor carpet in my kitchen, but with three dogs constantly in and out of the back door was just too much to keep up. I recently had vinyl laminate installed and is really nice. Cork. With a broom and wipe up any spills. Also, it is very easy to keep clean.
Types of Kitchen Flooring available
Hardwood Floor
-very popular choice. Hardwood comes in solid wood or engineered wood planks. This wood has veneer of real wood backed by a layer of plywood.
Hardwood Floors are durable, can take a lot of traffic, warm, stylish and water resistant.
Care of hardwood floors– can be cleaned with any type of pine sol you currently use. Just fill the bucket with hot water and a cupful of pine sol and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. This recipe is for any floor and makes it shiny and smooth and smells good to.
Laminate Flooring
Laminate very affordable, looks just like wood, tile, and stone.
LaminateFlooring can scratch, so stay away from anything abrasive {steel wool}. You need to use as of bristle broom or dust mop to sweep up dirt on this type of floor. If you vacuum your floors, don’t use a beater bar or rotating brush, they could scratch the floor.
Vinyl Flooring
made from synthetic materials composed of layering materials over a thicker core. The core can be made of stone, plastic, and wood.
. Vinyl Floor care and cleaning s quick and easy due to its waterproof construction. Vinyl is recommended for water prone areas. Can be installed by beginners.
Vinyl versus Laminate
are similar products and are viewed as a more affordable option. Both come in planks and tiles. Laminate is typically more stiff than vinyl. Vinyl is more comfortable to walk on. Both of these floors have a life of 25 years.
Tile
Comes in different colors. Tiles in light neutral shades are your best choice if you have a tiny kitchen. Most popular colors are white, cloudy white, sand or beige.
Tile.is a good choice for kitchens. Tile is very durable, hard, water resistant and will not stain. Tile will take a lot of heavy foot traffic. Tile will not absorb odors or bacteria. It can stand up to pets and children.
Ceramic Tile
s the most popular kitchen choice. The best types of tile for kitchen floor is porcelain tiles or natural stone tiles. Both of these two options are hard wearing and durable making them able to withstand a lot of wear and tear over time.
Both porcelain and ceramic tiles are strong, but if you drop a heavy item on them, they will crack. Both of these tiles can withstand decades of traffic and tile can last up to 50 years.
Ceramic flooring is easy to care for especially the glazed tiles, they have a hard.protective…top layer that makes them resistant to water and floor stains. Wipe down your tiles with a damp mop or steam weekly. Use a cleaner that is pH that is neutral that was designed for stone or tile flooring.
When you vacuum your tile floor remember to raise or turn off your beater bar or you run the risk of scratching the floor.
Cork
flooring is another choice for kitchen floors. Cork flooring. Is soft underfoot and slightly springy. This is a waterproof resilient and moisture resistant flooring and spill resistant which makes it a good option.for kitchen floors. Cork is harvested from the cork of an oak tree. Cork is an inexpensive flooring option.
Cork is a renewable resource. Three types of cork flooring
waterproof cork
floating cork panels
glue down cork tile
cork produces a substance called suberin, a natural occurring waxy substance that makes cork waterproof, bug and mold resistant also fire retardant.
Maintenance vacuum or sweep with a broom or dry swiffer. Avoid harsh cleaners. Don’t use a wet mop or steam mop. Only a damp mop.
. What is the latest trend in Kitchen Flooring
. Stone Flooring- natural stone is sturdy and durable, it is not slippery like ceramic and some other floor materials.
Best types of stone flooring
Granite available in a wide variety of colors and finishes. It is highly durable and will stand up to high traffic areas in your home.
Slate a more affordable choice within the choice of stone floors. Works great in wet areas
Marble add value to a home, you want to use marble in a low traffic area.
Limestone it is resistant to mold and bacteria, works really well for bathroom option.
.Travertine. Is elegant , one of the most durable stones for bathrooms and showers. Durable and slip resistant.
No matter what flooring for the kitchen you choose, it will give you a nice update to your kitchen.
