Choosing the right kind of Wooden kitchen flooring

 "If you can organise your kitchen, you can organise your life.”

  – Louis Parrish

It is often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and it’s where everybody congregates. From cooking and baking, to hosting and entertaining guests, the family sits around the table for a cup of tea or for a chat over a meal. So, it's important that each and every aspect of your kitchen should function in a way that encourages social interaction. That includes the cooking area, storage provisions, the preparation area, … and the flooring!

 

Your kitchen floor should be durable and it should complement the rest of the house. If you are renovating your kitchen floor, or plan to replace the flooring of a house you’ve just moved into, you need to make sure you make the right decisions with the flooring. Choose a flooring solution that matches your home and your lifestyle.

Wooden kitchen flooring for a unique look

Kitchen floors need regular cleaning, but that doesn't mean they have to be dull and boring, they can be practical and durable, as well as fashionable and desirable! Let's examine different flooring options available in the Greater London area :

● Vinyl - Durable, easy-to-lay and much warmer under-foot compared to stone or ceramic.

● Stone - A very popular choice. Natural materials look authentic and are easy to maintain.

● Concrete - Polished concrete is very tough and durable.

● Granite -  Suitable for all styles of kitchen and is easy to clean.

● Parquet - A simple form of flooring that can be installed as individual blocks

● Laminate - This is a cost effective floor solution that comes with a long guarantee.

● Wood - The perfect choice for kitchens with white walls and high, airy ceilings.

Wood floors in the kitchen are very popular in modern homes. Wood is always stylish and durable, but a good alternative to solid wood flooring is engineered wood flooring. Engineered wooden flooring provides high strength and stability, is compatible with underfloor heating and can adapt to changes in temperature and humidity. There are different styles of wood flooring to choose from ranging from a rustic look with wide planks, to prime grade wood with tight graining and fewer knots.

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Pros and cons of Wooden kitchen flooring

Each wooden flooring solution has its set of unique features and benefits, however wooden kitchen flooring generally has the following features :

Pros :

● Can be easily cleaned with a lightly-damp mop.

● Wooden floors offer a soft touch to kitchen surfaces that can otherwise be hard and reflective.

● Can be sanded down and refinished a number of times to give a fresh new look.

● Durable and resistant to everyday wear and tear.

● Long-term investment.

● Easy installation.

● Adds value to your home.

Cons :

● Requires some maintenance, however with a lacquered finish you can shield the wood at surface-level.

● There can be natural variations from plank to plank which may be noticeable over large, open areas of flooring.

● Can be costlier than tiles.

Choosing that perfect flooring for your home can be difficult, but by doing some prior research and talking to a professional Wooden kitchen flooring provider, you can find a solution that meets all of your requirements.