The ideal flooring for kitchen combines the functionality and appearance. To some extent, the choice of flooring will be affected how (and how) you use your kitchen if you enjoy cooking and spend a lot of time to do both need to be more emphasis on practical matters. On the other hand, if your kitchen begins and ends with a TV dinner in the microwave heating, you can safely go for a more “show”. Most flooring materials have advantages and disadvantages. Here are some pluses and minuses of the choices kitchen floor and not too common. Vinyl or linoleum flooring option is usually the most economical-a handy person can install it in the afternoon, and a kitchen that can be done at less than U.S. $ 200. Vinyl floor tiles come either as (usually 12 “square) or in the reels roll of vinyl is a little more difficult to accurately measure and install. But give the appearance of so beautiful. Tiles are easier to measure and move, but it can be difficult to put into good place, despite advice to the contrary self-adhesive tiles are NOT easier to use than liquid glue -. use of these tiles, there is no “move them around” to fit, so if you have a small hole in a seam you’re stuck with it. A vinyl floor A good value will last at least 10-15 years before it starts to look “tired” and developed a number of non-removable striped.
Ceramic tile is a popular choice for kitchen flooring. Prices and styles vary, from about $ 2.00 per square foot to more than $ 20.00 per square foot for certain “exotic” hand-made finish.
A ceramic tile is generally durable, easy to clean and looks good. However, if you spend much time in the kitchen, you’ll find that it’s not very “friendly” surface. Standing on a hard surface * want * your feet are tired, and if you drop a plate or cup on the ground, it’s almost going to explode in 1000. Also note that many complete tiles have become * very * slippery when wet. Even if you have a heavy pot on the ground, there is a good chance that you chip or crack the tile. Tile can be installed by an ambitious do-it-yourselfer, but most people opt for professional installation. Less often (usually because of cost) is a stone tiles. With granite, marble or slate kitchen flooring can be very powerful and elegant, but at different times the cost of tile, only advantage is the appearance, while the shortage is the same as ceramic tile. Self-installation can be done only by people with extensive experience in working with the floor, and know how to use the stones look very important. Natural wood could a “softness” good for the kitchen, and very comfortable to work on. Keep in mind that kitchen tended to be high traffic areas with a “path” is set (fridge-to-sink, food preparation-for-oven), so the soft wood like pine will tend to show wear tracks after several years of use, while hardwood such as oak will continue to be better. Such as tile, wood is available in a variety of styles and prices. For applications where the kitchen “spilled hot” may be true, it is recommended that the wood was finished with the “class basketball” polyurethane to protect the wood.