When it’s time to update your kitchen flooring, it’s a good idea to consider your future in your current home. Are you planning to sell in a few years, or will you continue to live in the place? Do you have children now, or do you plan to start a family? The answers to these questions will help determine how you should handle your kitchen. Your kitchen is a hard-working room, so your flooring choices will need to be both practical and durable.
Vinyl
Sheet vinyl is a great choice for kitchen flooring. Sheet vinyl is now available in a wide variety of patterns and tones, including stylish wood tones and patterns. Spills are easy to clean up, and a quality sheet vinyl product will tolerate children and pets. Best of all, sheet vinyl products are often built with a bit of a cushion, so dropped items may survive the fall. Replacing a sheet vinyl floor can be done quickly, so you can upgrade this product if it becomes damaged or worn.
Laminate
Click-together laminate flooring is a great choice for kitchens as well. If you have an area that’s prone to stay wet, such as because of a dog watering dish or a plant stand, you’ll need to put a rubberized mat under the water dish to avoid water seeping under the laminate sections. However, the layered construction is designed to tolerate a great deal of traffic. This construction style gives this flooring product a great deal of spring and bounce, so if you like to go barefoot, this may be the floor for you. Laminate flooring is quite durable and is resistant to scratches, stains, surface burns, and fading, in addition to being easy to clean.
Marble and Tile
Solid-surface products such as marble and tile are an ideal choice for kitchens that need to stand the test of time. Designers are using marble to great effect in many homes. You will need to make sure that your floor is extremely level if you are installing large tiles or pieces of marble. It should also be noted that this is a very hard surface, and some people, especially the elderly, may have trouble standing on it for long stretches of time. Stain-resistant grout makes keeping these floors looking great a snap.
Your kitchen floor will need to take a lot of wear, tear, and spills. By investing in a flooring product that serves you and your family’s needs, you can make your life easier. Sheet vinyl is a great option for growing families whereas laminate or tile can be a great choice for singles and empty-nesters. Choose the flooring that is right for your family and lifestyle.
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