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Tips for Choosing the Right Kitchen Flooring to Boost Your Cooking Comfort

Tips for Choosing the Right Kitchen Flooring to Boost Your Cooking Comfort

Whether you are remodelling or building your kitchen, choosing the right floor will offer a wonderful aesthetic to this vital part of your house. There is a range of different types of kitchen flooring available today, so, if you plan on redoing your kitchen flooring, understanding the benefits and drawbacks of hardwood, tile, travertine, laminate, and vinyl is very important.

Vinyl

Vinyl has gone a long way since its debut, and it is now a more popular type of flooring in the kitchen than ever. Vinyl is one of the most cost-effective flooring options on the market today, and there are several reasons why you should invest in one.

kitchen vinyl floor
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Today’s vinyl floor features a durable protective covering that makes them stain and filth resistant. Vinyl produces an insulating layer, improving efficiency and making you comfortable when walking. Unlike hardwood flooring, it is also resistant to water and spills. This makes cleaning easier than with many other types of flooring. Spills and splashes wipe up quickly, and as long as you sweep and clean it regularly, it will last for years. Since this flooring option is resistant, strong and easy to maintain and install, buying vinyl for kitchen floor is a wise investment for your home.

Vinyl is available in designs that resemble stone, tile, and even wood grain. Many of these types, particularly luxury vinyl, can resemble hardwood floors. This allows you to achieve the look of hardwood in any space without the cost or difficulty of installation. Thanks to the invention of vinyl tiles as an alternative to heavy, awkward rolls, vinyl is now easier to install than ever before. If a tile is somehow damaged, it can be removed and replaced rather than restoring the entire floor. If you haven’t thought about vinyl for kitchen floor yet, you should. It’s a beautiful flooring choice for not just the kitchen but any area in the house.

Porcelain Tile

How does porcelain tile compare to other types of flooring in the kitchen? Porcelain tiles are an excellent alternative that can easily outlive conventional ceramic tiles. This is mostly because they are burned at a considerably higher temperature, so they are harder than ceramics.

Porcelain tiles are resistant to water, having a moisture absorption rate of 5. This makes them ideal for most areas in the house that require continuous cleaning, such as the kitchen floor. The use of porcelain tiles for the flooring guarantees that the splash zone in this compact kitchen is not damaged by moisture.

Porcelain tiles may appear to be slippery due to their high gloss finish. However, they are constructed with a textured coating to prevent the tiles from being exactly that. The combination of strength and durability and a moisture-tight surface makes it the ideal floor tile for high-traffic, hard-wearing areas like the kitchen. Porcelain tiles with a high grade can survive between 15 and 20 years, and high-quality tiles can last for up to 50 years.

kitchen porcelain floor
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Porcelain tiles require a light sweep or a fast once-over with a mop to remain spotless. Because they are resistant to household chemicals, they can be cleaned and sanitised correctly without being impaired, even if you use one of those strong bathroom cleansers.

Ceramic Tile

Much like porcelain tiles, the hard surface of ceramic tiles makes them impenetrable, which means they are resistant to water and moisture, making them less prone to germs and moulds. This means they are ideal for damp rooms such as the kitchen and bathroom. Ceramic tiles need less upkeep and create a germ-free and hygienic environment, essential for the kitchen.

While the hardness of ceramic is seen as an advantage, there is a slight drawback. The hardness makes standing uncomfortable, and the kitchen is a space where you must stand for an extended amount of time. Because ceramic tiles cannot be softened with cushioned underlayment, they may not be a suitable option for everyone. However, the hardness of ceramic may be mitigated by placing throw rugs or area rugs where people stand most of the time, such as in front of the kitchen sink.

kitchen ceramic floor
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Hardwood

Hardwood is one of the most attractive flooring materials, and it nearly always increases the value of a property. However, experts recognise it as fairly high-maintenance and unsuitable for moist environments. Some flooring manufacturers claim that their factory finishes make their goods water-resistant, although they are seldom watertight. Water readily discolours hardwood, and the can fibres swell, causing the entire flooring surface to buckle.

However, there is some discord when it comes to kitchens since these spaces are best defined as semi-wet or intermittently damp. Even though it is practically possible to install hardwood flooring in the kitchen, this issue is highly dependent on the type of your home. A busy family or a property structured such that traffic from a pool deck or garage enters straight into the kitchen is generally not the greatest spot for hardwood floors. Suppose you are considering wood flooring for the kitchen. In that case, you will need to take certain precautions and examine some of the other characteristics of hardwood that may cause you to reconsider its usage.

kitchen hardwood flooring
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Concrete

When you think of concrete, you might picture a dark, cold floor like the one right out of a warehouse. However, concrete flooring is far more adaptable than you may expect, and it is excellent for creating a beautiful and practical kitchen area.

Concrete flooring is a highly durable material. Even most dropped things will not leave a mark. While it is not impossible to chip or damage a concrete surface, it takes a lot of effort. Even in commercial settings, concrete will withstand heavy traffic for many decades. In the long term, this will save you a lot of money and time compared to changing flooring every few years. Also, concrete flooring eliminates the need for regular cleaning, a once-week cleaning with soapy water and waxing/sealing every three to nine months can keep your floors shining.

Ian Tompson
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