If you’re considering new kitchen flooring as a part of your kitchen remodel, make sure that in addition to choosing flooring that you like the look of, you choose kitchen flooring that will meet the needs of you and your family. Here are a few popular styles of kitchen flooring to consider:
- Tile: Tile is a great option that is easy to clean. However, as it settles, it can crack and any dishes dropped will likely break.
- Stone: Stone kitchen flooring creates a very unique look, but it is difficult to maintain and expensive.
- Wood: Although wood can be easily dented and scratched, it provides a timeless look and can be refinished.
- Laminate: Laminate is very durable, which can be good for children and pets. However, it cannot be refinished. Once it wears out it should be replaced.
- Cork: Cork is comfortable to stand on and is a type of kitchen flooring that warms up the room, but it needs to be well swept and cleaned often.
- Vinyl: Vinyl is also comfortable to stand on, which is great if you spend a lot of time on your feet in the kitchen. Since it’s softer, dishes are less likely to break when dropped. Though it can be fixed, this kitchen flooring material has a shorter life span than others.
- Linoleum: Linoleum is durable, and you have a lot of design options to choose from. However, it is a difficult material to work with, and it fades over time.
