The kitchen is the heart of any household where we spend most of our time. It is the place where everyone congregates during a party. With this in mind, you need to ensure that there is a floor to withstand the extra footfall and traffic expected. So whether you are entertaining, eating, dining or just passing through, the kitchen flooring will get a lot of usage.
The most common flooring for any kitchen is tiles or vinyl, however hardwood flooring is also a very good choice. Each of the types of flooring have their advantages and disadvantages
Cleaning
Both tiles and hardwood flooring will need a certain amount of maintenance to keep them in tip top condition. The kitchen needs to be extremely clinical and germs free and the floor will get most of the fallout from above. In the kitchen there is a higher chance of spillages from food and water. Tiled flooring can suffer from grime building up in the grout which is difficult to get out. Hardwood flooring is very simple to maintain and clean.
Comfort and Warmth
Tiled flooring can be very cold and hard underfoot unless you invest in underfloor heating. Standing on tiled floor in barefoot can be cold and uncomfortable especially when standing for long periods. Hardwood flooring is a warmer, softer flooring that is comfortable underfoot.
Damage Limitation
Wear and tear is something that affects any type of flooring whether it is tiled or wooden. Tiled flooring is obviously more hard wearing than hardwood flooring but is also more permanent too. Although tiled flooring is very hard wearing and can last for years, you must consider how plates, glasses and cups survive when dropped onto the floor. Hardwood flooring is a little more forgiving and although not forgiving for all drops, your glassware will definitely stand a better chance.
Adding Value To Your Home
Both hardwood flooring require an initial investment, hardwood flooring unlike laminate flooring will require a professional to install it and Tiles will require a professional tiler to get the best finish. If any of them are installed to a high standard then they will both add value to your home. in recent years, hardwood flooring has become the most fashionable choice in your kitchen.
If you are considering having hardwood flooring in your kitchen or would like more advice then please do not hesitate to contact JG Flooring.
