It goes in the busiest part of your home, so clearly your kitchen’s flooring needs to be hardwearing and functional. However, that shouldn’t mean compromising on style.
It may not have been something that sprang immediately to mind. But could a wooden floor in this area be an option?
After all, wood, whether you go for real timber or the engineered variety, offers warmth, character and outstanding durability. It also feels warm underfoot. Plus there’s the option for underfloor heating. Not only that, but wood resists stains and scratches.
And you could heighten the warmth with a vibrant rug adding texture and colour. (This could also delineate a dining or social area of your kitchen.)
But can you really use it in a room like your kitchen, where you’ll obviously have the risk of water and other liquid spillages?
We’re often asked this question. So we thought we’d devote a blog to wooden flooring in this part of your home.
What are the different types of wooden flooring?
Solid wood
These floors are built from a single piece of timber. You’ll enjoy a classic look and feel to your flooring. However, there is the disadvantage of its tendency to shrink if it’s too dry – and swell if it’s too damp. But on the plus side, it can be refinished, sanded and oiled a number of times.
Engineered wooden floors
With this version, three layers of timber are glued to each other to create a plank. This improves stability compared to its solid-wood counterpart. And it’s typically more attractive from a cost point of view as well.
Reclaimed wood flooring
This version consists of recycled wood. So it has a rustic feel and is ideal in country-style or vintage kitchens.
Parquet flooring
This is flooring in small wooden pieces, typically set in a fishbone style. Do bear in mind that this type of wooden flooring can be quite tricky to fit yourself. Get in a professional.
What about colour?
Wooden flooring is available in myriad distinct shades to suit your kitchen’s design and the style of your home. Think anything from black or white to dark, light or natural looking.
Plus you can choose from various different finishes, and timber types.
To pull off a black wooden floor, you’ll need a kitchen with sufficient natural light. And if you go for light wood in an all-white space, you’ll be making a serious style statement.
Is caring for a wooden kitchen floor hugely time-consuming?
It certainly doesn’t have to be. Regular cleaning will help, as will re-sanding and re-finishing your floor every
few years.
Sweeping and mopping on a daily or at least weekly basis should be enough to keep your floor in tip-top condition.
Equally, correct installation in the first place is vital.
However, if you take good care of your floor, it should stay looking its glorious best for many years to come.
Talk to us
So there’s no reason why your kitchen can’t have a wooden floor. And, at Royal Stone Care, we offer help with wood repair, restoration and sanding in London, whether you’re a business or a private customer.
Get in touch today to learn more.
