As the modern range of floor coverings is very wide, the choice of material for floor design in the kitchen is a complicated matter. Special requirements are imposed on the floor covering for the kitchen area. Ideally, you need to find a certain balance between the practicality and aesthetics of the floor covering in your kitchen. What kind of flooring to choose for the kitchen, and what is more suitable for this room? Let's find out which flooring options for the kitchen exist and how they differ among themselves.
Types of flooring for kitchen
Each of the types of coatings described below has its advantages and disadvantages:
Wood is an eco-friendly natural material, and in addition, it is very nice to touch. Modern impregnations for wood allow you not to worry about that the increased level of humidity will ruin your brand new parquet. However, at the same time, the presence in the kitchen of such a coating means regular care for it, namely rubbing with special mastic and periodically renewing the lacquer coating. With proper use, a natural wood cover can last up to 30 years.
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Tile is the most popular material. You can choose the design, color and texture of ceramic tiles for every taste. But at the same time, remember that the kitchen tiles should not be either too smooth or too textured. A high class of strength is one of the main criteria for choosing.
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Porcelain is much more durable than tiles. He is not afraid of moisture or high temperatures, but there is always a risk of damage to porcelain stoneware when heavy objects fall on him. There are interesting models that imitate natural wood, otherwise the model range is much poorer than in the case of ceramic tiles.
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Linoleum is one of the budget options. At a low price it is moisture resistant, has noise and heat insulation properties, and is also easy to install. When buying linoleum for the kitchen, experts advise choosing the models with the thickest possible protective layer - this is a high-end material from the category of office and industrial collections.
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Laminate flooring is not the best choice for a kitchen floor. The fact that he is afraid of moisture, although the producers argue that the modern "kitchen" collection of laminate is free of this shortcoming. Laminate is a slippery coating, and this should also be considered when buying. The main advantage of this coating is, of course, its low price.
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Natural or artificial stone. As a coating of natural stone, marble is often chosen. It looks very beautiful and prestigious. But it should be borne in mind that the marble floor is sensitive to mechanical damage. Therefore, instead of natural stone, buyers often stop their choice on so-called agglomerates. These composite materials of quartz sand or marble chips are more homogeneous in composition and do not have internal voids, due to which they are stronger than marble and, moreover, easier to repair.
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Mosaic coating is suitable if you want to decorate your kitchen in a truly original way. The mosaic can be made of ceramics, glass (smalt) or natural stone. It is worth a little more expensive than other types of coatings, but it also looks much more spectacular. Moreover, there are a lot of options for laying a mosaic: it is the facing of rounded corners, and spectacular inserts on a tiled or stone floor, and much more.
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Cork covers not only the walls, but also the kitchen floor. This is quite an exclusive choice, and it is not without meaning. The cork oak cork coating is natural and environmentally friendly, has noise-absorbing and heat-insulating properties, resistance to household chemicals. In addition, the cork is durable and fireproof. The disadvantages of the cork cover include a limited color spectrum and complexity in the styling.
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