Choosing the Right Floor for Your Kitchen
Your kitchen is the hardest working room in your house. While your kitchen floor needs to offer durability to withstand high traffic, it is also a natural gathering place and therefore a great chance to make a style statement in your home. Here are our top three choices for flooring in the kitchen:
HARDWOOD
Good for: Comfort, Home Value, Durability
Mist, French Oak | Palmetto Road Chalmers Collection
Wood floors add comfort, style and warmth to any room. Known for being a great investment, wood floors can last indefinitely, and can even increase the value of your home. Since hardwood can scratch and stain, we would recommend a floor that’s patterned or distressed so those scratches and stains can blend right in. And since hardwood isn’t waterproof, be sure to wipe up spills immediately, and put small rugs at the sink, outside entrances, and under your pets’ water bowls to avoid damage.
CERAMIC TILE
Good for: Easy Maintenance, Bold Style Statement
Sandalo, Castillian Gray | Daltile Ceramic
With virtually limitless color, style and pattern options, ceramic tile floors can certainly make a statement. No matter what look you’re going for, you’re sure to find a tile that fits your style. Even better, it easily stands up to everyday wear and tear, and is also one of the easiest to clean—spills and muddy footprints can be wiped up in seconds. You’ll want to put some cushioned mats by your sink and stove, as ceramic tile can be slippery and hard underfoot.
LUXURY VINYL TILE
Good for: Easy installation, Price, Comfort
Metropolis Oak | COREtec Plus
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) has really been making a name for itself in the flooring industry lately. Exceptionally durable and easy to maintain, LVT is an ideal choice for high-traffic areas such as the kitchen. Some LVT products, such as COREtec Plus, are 100% waterproof, for worry-free kitchen living. And thanks to some serious technological advances, you can now find LVT that looks exactly like real hardwood and ceramic.
Still not sure which floor will best fit your needs? Visit our showroom and speak with one of our sales experts—they love to share their knowledge!
-November 6, 2015
