What types of floor do you prefer for the kitchen and why?

The kitchen floor endures a lot of stress from spills and drips to heavy traffic. As such, the ideal kitchen flooring should be not only durable but also easy to clean.

In this post, we explore a few kitchen flooring options that balance style and function: 

Concrete

Concrete is not only a long-lasting material, but it is inexpensive too. A concrete slab can be polished or stained to give you a stylish and attractive kitchen floor. Concrete floor is easy to care and all it takes is weekly mopping with soapy water.

In essence, a concrete floor that has been polished and maintained can last for a lifetime. It is also a versatile material that allows for several exterior applications.

You can use silicone-based penetrating sealers to avoid the wet look. Concrete also looks nice with stone veneer walls as it accentuates their rustic appeal.

Natural stone tile

Natural stone tile is a hard and durable material. Some of the famous natural stone flooring options include sandstone, travertine, limestone, slate, granite, and marble.

There are several benefits that natural stone flooring offers. For one, it is stylish and ties up your kitchen decor nicely. Secondly, it adds to your property value thanks to its luxurious allure. 

Linoleum

Linoleum is another popular material for kitchen floors. Made from all-natural linseed oil, linoleum is one of the most environmentally friendly flooring materials.

It is also easy to clean and maintain. When properly maintained, Linoleum flooring can serve you for over 40 years

Vinyl material

Vinyl is also an ideal kitchen flooring material worth considering. It is an easy to install and versatile material impervious to water, stains and can withstand heavy use.

Cleaning is easy, and it involves regular mopping, sweeping, or vacuuming. If cared for well, vinyl material will give you top-notch service for decades.  

Ceramic tile

Ceramic flooring material is highly durable and impervious to water and kitchen stains. Ceramic tiles are also resistant to breakage and heat and can withstand all the hazards common in a kitchen. Ceramic tile rarely changes its appearance or function even after years of use. Ceramic floor materials will also give you a wealth of design options owing to the many colors, faux patterns, sizes, and shapes that the material offers.

Hardwood

For a long time, hardwood was not considered a good choice for the kitchen floor because it is susceptible to moisture issues. However, thanks to the novel products such as modern sealers and polyethylene finishes.

Hardwood flooring material is now one of the most popular choices because it is easy to work with and is very durable. It also gives your kitchen a stylish and modern look.

Engineered vinyl plank

EVP is one of the newer flooring materials in the market. The product features planks that resemble hardwood. However, they are completely waterproof and can withstand the effects of moisture. On the surface of this outstanding material is a layer of luxury vinyl that gives the floor a soft feel and a modern look. Installation of this material is DIY friendly as it features planks that snap effortlessly together.

Key Takeaway

The kitchen is the heart of every home, a space where loved ones spend a lot of time. Given this frequent use, the space gets more foot traffic than the other floors of a home. When choosing an ideal kitchen floor material, choose one that is durable and impervious to common kitchen hazards.

The 7 picks on our list is a good starting point while you are at it. Contact us today for more information about our flooring solutions.

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