Kitchen Flooring Options: Tiles, Vinyl Tiles, Stone Floors

Kitchen has the highest human traffic compared to other parts of the house. Kitchen flooring must be durable enough to withstand tough stains as well as severe wear and tear. Among the flooring options that fit this requirement are tiles, vinyl tiles, and stone floors.

Tiles

Perhaps the most popular kitchen flooring options are tiles. Tiles have been the most common kitchen flooring throughout time. Available in various designs, texture, colors, and patterns, tiles are durable yet need some maintaining to avoid the presence of stains and grout. Be careful on the tiles you choose, however. There are unglazed tiles that can be slippery like stone floors.

Popular brands of tiles include Arko, Happy Floors, Marazzi, and Tesoro.

Vinyl Tiles

Another common choice among kitchen flooring options are vinyl tiles because they are cheaper than ceramic tiles. Vinyl tiles are also very durable and easy to clean. This type of kitchen flooring also comes in many designs, colors, and patterns making it possible for you to create a flooring made up according to your preference. Vinyl tiles are very easy to install.

When shopping for vinyl tiles, always go for luxury vinyls cheaper peel and stick varieties. The Thin Cheap Peel and Stick Vinyl tile that is usually found in home centers are not very thick, durable, and scratch resistant. The adhesive on these peel & stick vinyl tiles can fail over a short time creating loose flooring materials.

Stone Floors

Stone floors can also be a beautiful kitchen flooring option. They come in different colors. One of the drawbacks of choosing this type of kitchen flooring, however, is that stone floors require some maintenance procedures to avoid cracks and stains. They are also hard under the feet so expect a certain level of discomfort when dealing with stone floors barefoot. Stone floors can also that they can be very slippery when wet so it is not the best kitchen flooring option when you have kids or grannies in your household. However, stone floors are very durable making it a popular choice for kitchen floors. Natural stone floors are also an eco-friendly option that sets the tone of your home environment and reflects your unique personality and individual style.

With these facts, you are now armed with ideas on the type of kitchen flooring to choose. The next step for you is to visit a showroom so you can see for yourself some samples of these kitchen flooring options.

SoKo Flooring & Interiors
13194 US Hwy 301 S. Suite 205, Riverview, Florida 33578
(813) 384-8513
http://www.sokoflooring.com