{"id":17882,"date":"2022-06-01T22:57:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T06:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/?p=17882"},"modified":"2022-08-19T07:50:12","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T15:50:12","slug":"5-best-floorings-to-consider-for-your-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/5-best-floorings-to-consider-for-your-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Floorings to Consider for Your Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/5-best-floorings-to-consider-for-your-kitchen\/#Kitchen_flooring_options_homeowners_top_choices\" >Kitchen flooring options: homeowners&#8217; top choices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/5-best-floorings-to-consider-for-your-kitchen\/#Does_Parquet_Flooring_Work_Well_In_Kitchens\" >Does Parquet Flooring Work Well In Kitchens?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/5-best-floorings-to-consider-for-your-kitchen\/#Which_Flooring_Is_Easiest_To_Maintain\" >Which Flooring Is Easiest To Maintain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/5-best-floorings-to-consider-for-your-kitchen\/#Download_PDF_for_Best_Floorings_to_Consider_for_Your_Kitchen\" >Download PDF for Best Floorings to Consider for Your Kitchen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>You are probably on the search for the best kitchen floors right now that you are planning to renovate inside the homes. The kitchen areas are a mixing bowl of stains and dirt. The activities you do here are not that simple and you need to work with sharp items, heating appliances, and lots of water spilling on the surface.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the Linquip website, you will find all the information about flooring that you might need. With Linquip, we want to ensure that you have access to the best flooring selection to suit your kitchen. You can get a better understanding of flooring by visiting Linquip&#8217;s &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/industrial-directories\/1023\/flooring\"><b>What Is Flooring?<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your facility in need of flooring equipment and materials? If so, Linquip&#8217;s free database contains information about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/equipment\/1023\/flooring\"> <b>Flooring Products<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Do you need to find the pricing information on flooring devices and equipment? It is easy to send a request to Linquip and receive free quotations from a wide range of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/suppliers-companies?category_id=1023&amp;cn=flooring\"> <b>Flooring Suppliers and Companies<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by using the Linquip platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Today you will know about the five standard kitchen flooring options that pass the tastes of picky homeowners.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Polished concrete<\/li>\n<li>Stained concrete<\/li>\n<li>Laminate<\/li>\n<li>Ceramic and porcelain tiles<\/li>\n<li>Hardwood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kitchen_flooring_options_homeowners_top_choices\"><\/span><strong>Kitchen flooring options: homeowners&#8217; top choices<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When choosing the type of material for the kitchen floorings, you must consider the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-slip surface<\/li>\n<li>High resistance to heat and breaking<\/li>\n<li>Easy to maintain<\/li>\n<li>Safe for children and elderlies<\/li>\n<li>Smooth and even leveled surface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are the options that provide you with all these features;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1- Polished concrete<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most homeowners would often choose less decorative flooring materials like concrete as long as they provide the functions they would best serve. However, nowadays, you do not have to settle for less attractive kitchen floors.<\/p>\n<p>Experts specializing in building <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texturock.com\/residential-concrete-resurfacing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">residential concrete Mississauga<\/a> highly recommend applying polished concrete to ordinary grey cemented floors.<\/p>\n<p>While it uses durable concrete floors, it won&#8217;t fail to have an aesthetically pleasing floor by finishing the surface with a polished look. This provides enhanced functions, extra slip resistance, and a comfortable surface for walking.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18146\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18146\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/polished.jpg\" alt=\"Best Floorings to Consider for Your Kitchen\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/polished.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/polished-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Polished concrete floor (Reference: <strong>concretenetwork.com<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>2- Stained concrete <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many modern homes would open for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegodecorativeconcrete.com\/concrete-applications\/concrete-staining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">residential stained concrete floors<\/a>. Two main reasons why:<\/p>\n<p>First, these are easy to install, and one can have them DIYed, making them less costly.<\/p>\n<p>Then, the staining patterns give the plain concrete surface a simple but stunning look, and the pigments used to color it lasts longer than ordinary paint.<\/p>\n<p>This decorative flair created with staining helps hide any flaws or dirty stains from food and drink spills. The stained patterns create cloud-like streaks on the surface, which creates an illusion and a marbled effect on the floor.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, the pigments seal the concrete slabs, making the floor material more resistant to damages like moisture and cracking.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18147\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18147\" style=\"width: 2500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/StainedConcreteLivingRoom2.jpg\" alt=\"Best Floorings to Consider for Your Kitchen\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/StainedConcreteLivingRoom2.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/StainedConcreteLivingRoom2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/StainedConcreteLivingRoom2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/StainedConcreteLivingRoom2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/StainedConcreteLivingRoom2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/StainedConcreteLivingRoom2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18147\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stained concrete floor (Reference: <strong>craftsmanconcretefloors.com<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>3- Laminate floors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Laminate floors make an excellent floor covering. You can opt to use this for your kitchen for a quick fix, and it would quickly provide the main flooring requirements like anti-slip and convenient cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>Laminate is made from melamine, a plastic compound but 5x stronger, making it suitable for materials that receive heavy traffic. The most important feature of laminate floors is that they are easy to clean and perfectly cover a concrete surface. This way, the primary material that makes up the steps at home receives adequate protection and increased function.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18148\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18148\" style=\"width: 1584px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/laminate-flooring.webp\" alt=\"Best Floorings to Consider for Your Kitchen\" width=\"1584\" height=\"1584\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/laminate-flooring.webp 1584w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/laminate-flooring-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/laminate-flooring-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/laminate-flooring-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/laminate-flooring-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/laminate-flooring-1536x1536.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1584px) 100vw, 1584px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laminate floor (Reference: <strong>architecturaldigest.com<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>4- Tiled floorings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Floor tiles are standard in moisture-attracting areas. These would include the kitchens and bathrooms.<\/p>\n<p>Most often, these are the typical kitchen flooring choice for practical homeowners. Here are the main reasons why:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tile floors are affordable and easy to install, though it takes time<\/li>\n<li>Tile floors are accessible, and you can purchase them from local suppliers on your own<\/li>\n<li>Tiled floors are easy to clean and polish<\/li>\n<li>Tiled floors are convenient to use, and it does not react to strong cleaning solutions<\/li>\n<li>Tiles do not break easily. If damage exists, you only need to replace a piece of tile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are two types of tiles for durable floors: ceramic and porcelain. They work best for kitchen areas where you need to clean quickly.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18150\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18150\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Vinyl-Kitchen-Tile-750x516-1.jpg\" alt=\"Best Floorings to Consider for Your Kitchen\" width=\"750\" height=\"516\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Vinyl-Kitchen-Tile-750x516-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Vinyl-Kitchen-Tile-750x516-1-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18150\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tiled flooring (Reference: <strong>housely.com<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>5- Hardwood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hardwood floors are versatile and can be installed around the outdoor spaces. What makes them suitable for the kitchens is that they are durable, like polished concrete. Also, they have a comfortable feel under bare feet and have excellent slip resistance.<\/p>\n<p>Those features make the hardwood flooring an excellent choice for kid-safe and elderly-friendly floors.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18151\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18151\" style=\"width: 482px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/High-Variation-Hardwood-Example.png\" alt=\"Best Floorings to Consider for Your Kitchen\" width=\"482\" height=\"606\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/High-Variation-Hardwood-Example.png 482w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/High-Variation-Hardwood-Example-239x300.png 239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hardwood flooring (Reference: <strong>flooringamerica.com<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>6- Vinyl floors <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Last is the vinyl floors; these would also come as tiles you can install yourself. The material is light making it convenient for your household to use.<\/p>\n<p>The most crucial feature of vinyl is that it is made of polymer materials that keep a surface sealed and prevent the growth of bacteria.<\/p>\n<p>The vinyl cover floors would also be easy to clean, and it helps to even out floorings. If you wish to cover up some dents on the existing flooring, vinyl will make the magic for you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18152\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18152\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/vanyl.jpg\" alt=\"Best Floorings to Consider for Your Kitchen\" width=\"520\" height=\"324\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/vanyl.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/vanyl-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vinyl floor (Reference: floor-experts.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Parquet_Flooring_Work_Well_In_Kitchens\"><\/span><b>Does Parquet Flooring Work Well In Kitchens?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definitely, but the flooring you choose for your kitchen should be both durable and easy to maintain, as well as attractive to the eye.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Flooring_Is_Easiest_To_Maintain\"><\/span><b>Which Flooring Is Easiest To Maintain?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From all the options listed here, vinyl flooring is the easiest to clean and maintain. Vinyl flooring, also known as cushion flooring, can be purchased at a fair price and will be able to withstand plenty of wear and tear over the years; that is why many will come with a 15-year warranty.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_PDF_for_Best_Floorings_to_Consider_for_Your_Kitchen\"><\/span><b>Download PDF for Best Floorings to Consider for Your Kitchen<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is available for download in PDF format if you prefer to read it that way. In order to access it, please click on the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/linquip.com-5-Best-Floorings-to-Consider-for-Your-Kitchen.pdf\">linquip.com-5 Best Floorings to Consider for Your Kitchen<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, make sure to consult expert flooring installers to provide details on what is the best to use. Differences in flooring requirements would exist depending on the size and area of a residential property.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that kitchens must also be a safe place for prepping essential foods you eat at home for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You are probably on the search for the best kitchen floors right now that you are planning to renovate inside the homes. The kitchen areas are a mixing bowl of stains and dirt. 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