It is clear that, at present, there is a wide variety of floors for the kitchen. Something that, on the one hand, is good, because it gives you a greater number of alternatives when reforming this room. However, it also increases the complexity of choosing the right one. This is the reason why ParaTuReforma wants to give you a hand when choosing. Pay attention.
4 key aspects to choose flooring for the kitchen
It is natural that, when you take a look at our catalog, you are overwhelmed by the multitude of options available to you. Therefore, the first thing you should do is to reflect on these 4 aspects that we now show you:
- Budget and surface. Surely, even if only approximately, you have a budget set for your kitchen floor. Knowing the square footage of tile you will need will help you determine the maximum square footage of tile you can afford. This will greatly limit the options available to you and simplify the process.
- Resistance. The kitchen is, next to the bathroom, the area in any home where most accidents happen. Surely you would not like to drop a glass jar by accident and break a tile. In this sense, go for materials that are resistant. This feature will also contribute to prolong its useful life over time.
- Safety. When cooking or washing dishes, water may fall on the floor. If you do not buy a kitchen floor that has a non-slip treatment, the risk of slipping is very high. Keep in mind that the kitchen is full of furniture and that, beyond the impact of the fall, you could hit those pieces and suffer a serious injury.
- Ease of cleaning. Similarly, the kitchen floor is very easily stained. After all, it is impossible that, while cooking or doing any other household chores on it, you do not drop things on the floor. Therefore, opt for a non-porous coating that does not absorb liquids and dirt. This way, it will take you much less time to leave it shiny.
Once you have defined these four aspects, the range of possibilities you will have at your disposal will have narrowed considerably. So now it’s time to start thinking about the style of tile that best fits in with the rest of the kitchen design.
Kitchen flooring designs and materials
As we have just discussed, now is the time to start thinking about the design of your kitchen floor. The choice of materials plays a key role, since it defines, to a large extent, the aesthetics of the tiles. These are the conventional alternatives available to you:
- Natural stone floors for kitchens. Undoubtedly, they look great if you want to furnish the kitchen following a classic style patterns. The most commonly used materials are granite, slate and marble. Of course, they require a lot of care, as they are quite porous and easily absorb dirt. They also need to be polished every few years to recover their original appearance.
- Wooden floors for kitchens. A very interesting alternative if you are passionate about rustic style. The reason? There is no other material that offers a warmer and cozier feeling to this room of the house. However, as with natural stone, wood requires a lot of maintenance. Special attention should be paid to prevent it from absorbing humidity and to remove stains without delay so that it does not absorb them and leave marks.
- Microcement floors for kitchens. Your best option if you do not like the joints and do not want to worry about having to remove the previous coating, as it can be placed on top. It is very resistant to moisture and has a strong anti-slip character, although its price is high. It is the recommended alternative for industrial style kitchens.
- Vinyl flooring for kitchens. They have gained weight in the tastes of users in recent years. They are very easy to install (anyone can do it having at home a cutter and some adhesive) and are immune to stains. However, they have a reduced durability, which usually does not exceed 6-8 years.
What if you opt for faux tile flooring for kitchens?
As always, we have saved the best for last. Hydraulic tiles were the most popular tiles in Spanish homes for almost 100 years. In fact, they were invented in the second half of the 19th century and, until well into the 1960s, enjoyed great success. However, the emergence of new trends and their high price were the factors that pushed users to opt for other options.
However, today, the design of traditional hydraulic floors is one of the most fashionable trends in retro and vintage styles. This is the reason why there has been a fusion between such a modern and functional material as porcelain stoneware and the characteristics that have always defined them.
The best examples can be found in our collection of imitation hydraulic flooring for kitchens. This type of flooring is extremely resistant and easy to clean, and can also be treated to give it anti-slip qualities. If we add to all this that looks very colorful designs and that are not affected by the passage of time, we can say with certainty that it is the ideal type of floor for any retro kitchen.
We give you a hand when selecting your kitchen flooring
In ParaTuReforma we have a wide variety of imitation hydraulic kitchen floors. In our catalog you will discover models with modernist, vintage, Arab, Andalusian, etc. designs. There are many to choose from. If you want us to help you, please contact us. We will give you an estimate according to your needs, taking into account the characteristics of your home, and we will provide you with all the advice you need. Contact us without obligation!
