It comes as no surprise that the kitchen is the highest traffic area in most houses. So prior to making any decisions on changing your kitchen floor, it is wise to consider all the ways that the floor is used and how often you will use it. That said, here is what you need to look into;

Floor grip: The last thing you want is a floor that is slippery. Consider how the floor will respond after several decades of wear and tear as well as inevitable spills. Do this well before jumping in, and select something that is and which will eventually save you some broken kitchenware and perhaps some bruises and injuries too. As a quick tip, kitchen floors with a high gloss finish are the slipperiest surfaces and so too are finished vinyl or wood after prolonged and frequent use. More modern materials such as laminate wood flooring are a good option as well as textured or matt surfaces.

Bad Breaking: Safety does not cease at slippage either, something else you need to put in mind is spillage when picking the type of floor for your kitchen. Do you tend to drop things easily? If you find that tipping of stuff off the surface is a common occurrence, then a floor that is resistant to stains and liquids and also one that is durable against heavy knocks is what you need. In addition, you want a floor that is forgiving enough to minimize on breakage from every single drop. As a quick tip, materials such as wood, vinyl, or better yet, a laminate floating timber floor are less likely to result in breakages with every drop.

Ease of cleaning: If you are into cleaning are able to pay someone to clean your floor on a weekly basis, then you are open to lots of floor choices. However, if you are constrained for time and floor cleaning is a major hassle, then go for the easy to clean floor options. As a quick tip, it is easier to clean a sealed surface especially for stone or wood surface areas. With the correct grouting, you can choose stone but the vinyl laminate types of floors are the easiest to wipe and clean with no need for harsh cleaning chemicals.

When all is said and done, getting a floor that is easy to maintain as well as one that is affordable, durable, and warm to your home is what you need to go for.


Contact Us:

Aquastep

Address: 67/17-23 Newland St Bondi Junction Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9389 4389

Website: www.aquastep.com.au