Top Kitchen Flooring Options
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in any home. Whether you’re entertaining friends, grabbing a snack, preparing a meal or just finding an extra work area, the kitchen is the space that gets the most foot traffic. Because of a kitchen’s unique needs, choosing the right flooring option is extremely important.
Considerations for Kitchen Floors
All flooring options should fit well with your style and budget, but kitchen flooring options should also have these characteristics:
- Durable. Since kitchens are high traffic areas with extra activities of cooking and eating, kitchen floors should be tough and stand up to the wear and tear of potential drops, spills and stains associated with preparing food. If you have (or are planning to have) young kids or pets, durability is a top priority.
- Moisture resistant. Kitchens and water go hand in hand. Common kitchen items like faucets/sinks, refrigerators and dishwashers make it a necessity to have floors that are ready for spills and splashes.
- Easy to clean. A low-maintenance floor is a plus for any room but is in even higher demand for a kitchen. While many floors are easy to clean, consider how often you want to be cleaning your floors. Some floor types can do well with a weekly clean or spot clean; others need a daily clean to look their best.
Popular Kitchen Flooring Options
The greatest thing about modern flooring options is that many floor types are already made to be durable and moisture resistant. When it comes to choosing the best kitchen flooring options for you, think about which kitchen floor characteristics are most important to you and find out which options are available to you with your budget. In terms of floor styles, aim to go with an option that has some staying power since trends can change quickly.
Hardwood
Hardwood flooring will never go out of style. It’s always a top choice for homeowners and is great for kitchen floors. While we know that wood and water don’t mix, a good floor finish makes hardwood floors water resistant. Some manufacturers even have waterproof options.
Characteristics:
- Durable
- Easy to clean
- Water resistant
Laminate
A cheaper option for those that like the look of wood, laminate flooring offers similar benefits of having hardwood floors. Laminate excels at showing off textured looks like reclaimed or scraped wood without the premium price tag. To be more competitive with luxury vinyl, laminate floors can now mimic the look of other floor types like stone and tile. Waterproof versions of laminate exist as well, making it a great choice for kitchen floors.
Characteristics:
- Budget friendly
- DIY friendly
- Easy to clean
- Water resistant/Waterproof
Tile
Tile has always been a classic option for kitchen floors. Whether you go with porcelain or ceramic, you’re getting an extremely durable floor that cleans up easily and is tough against spills and stains. Natural stone is a premium option that gives you beautiful looks with added slip resistance.
Characteristics:
- Durable
- Easy to clean
- Waterproof
Vinyl
Luxury vinyl has been experiencing a sustained boost in popularity, and it’s easy to see why. It can copy the look of any natural flooring option or do patterns and designs with ease. It’s an inexpensive option that is durable, water resistant (waterproof options also available), and easy to maintain.
Characteristics:
- Budget friendly
- DIY friendly
- Durable
- Easy to clean
- Water resistant/Waterproof
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