If you’re thinking about a kitchen renovation, we want you to know just how important flooring is to your overall decision early on. Flooring is one of the first features installed in a kitchen renovation, after the kitchen has been stripped down and before cabinets, countertops, and fixtures go in.
Here are some choices for flooring options and the benefits they provide:
Wood
Wood has picked up as a recent popular trend in home flooring choices. It is a relatively quiet, versatile material that can be finished with a variety of different colors and treatments. Maintenance and durability depends on the type of wood and the kind of foot traffic you can expect over its lifetime. Scratches can be easily repaired by sanding and refinishing the surface.
Ceramic or Porcelain Tile
Both ceramic and porcelain tiles are highly customizable, vivid material with plenty of style, color, size and texture options. Tile is sturdy and great for high traffic areas such as a kitchen. Heated tile flooring is a luxurious offering many tile owners love.
Green Flooring
Green products are a popular trend in home building and remodeling, and there are all sorts of choices available. Linoleum is actually a renewable material and is making a comeback thanks to green manufacturing. Bamboo is an excellent option that provides the appearance of wood with a unique finish. Cork is incredibly soft and warm underfoot and can be treated to withstand moisture, but dents and scratches are permanent.
Laminate
Laminate is an excellent choice if you want the look of wood but need something that can stand up to heavy traffic and requires less maintenance. Laminate can simply be installed over your existing floor, which reduces remodeling time and costs. Homeowners often feel like laminate is somewhat noisier than wood, but the added conveniences are a worthwhile trade-off.
We hope these options help you research and better understand the choices you can make when it comes to choosing the right flooring for your new kitchen renovation.
