Kitchen Floor Options – Choosing the Best Floor Covering for your Kitchen

April 14, 2015
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When choosing a new floor covering for your kitchen area, there are a few important things to consider. Durability, maintenance and design are all high up on the list – but when it comes to making a definitive decision, which type of flooring should you choose?

Wood Flooring
Wood flooring is certainly in vogue at the moment – but it has always been a costly investment and can spoil easily if not treated properly. In addition, laminate flooring has been very popular in recent years. It looks and feels chic and luxurious – a wood effect without the price tag or the hassle. However by nature laminate can be impractical in the kitchen area because it is slippery when wet and certainly not waterproof. In a high-traffic environment where water and food is likely to be spilled on the floor on a regular basis (meaning it also requires frequent cleaning), you may find that laminate and its natural counterpart wood aren’t quite right for the demanding kitchen setting.

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Vinyl Flooring

At QCF-Bournemouth we offer a huge variety of vinyl floorings. The great thing about vinyl, whichever type you choose, is that unlike laminate or wood it is fully waterproof. You don’t have to worry about spoiling your flooring should you have inevitable spillages and other general wear and tear occurrences which happen so often in a kitchen environment. It’s also incredibly easy to clean for this reason – you can use a variety of different methods and there are now handy wipes available which fit onto specially-developed handles, making cleaning your vinyl kitchen floor a breeze. Contrary to popular belief, there are lots of different finishes available in vinyl so if you were dreaming of tiles, wood or laminate, you’re in luck: as there are styles in vinyl to suit every taste.

Vinyl sheet flooring is a great option if you fancy a uniform pattern across the whole area. It’s a very inexpensive choice and can be laid in even the trickiest of room shapes. Vinyl tiles are similar in that they can make up a large uniform pattern or can look like stone, wood, or ceramic tiles in appearance. They are also relatively easy to install and very hard-wearing. Finally for laminate lovers there are Luxury Vinyl Tiles (vinyl planks) – which look just like wood (available in different shades, finishes and styles) but are of course made of vinyl, meaning they are perfectly durable, fully waterproof and easy to clean – ideal for the kitchen.

If you’re interested in vinyl options for your kitchen floor, come and speak to us at QCF-Bournemouth. We’re seasoned experts in all types of vinyl flooring and carpets and can advise you on the perfect type, style and material for your home.

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We are Quality Carpets and Flooring, who specialise in carpet and vinyl flooring. We cater for both commercial and residential floor coverings in Bournemouth.