The kitchen is the first room on every homeowner remodel list. If there’s just one room in the house that can get an upgrade, the kitchen is the first place they turn. One thing to factor into your kitchen remodel is the flooring. In the kitchen, you stand more than any other room in the house. A kitchen floor should look good, be extra durable, and most of all, comfortable.
Hard or soft wood
Wood for flooring is categorized as either soft or hard. The structure of the tree determines the hardness of the wood. Although you may be tempted to choose a soft wood for your kitchen because it sounds “softer” on the feet, the softness of softwood makes it much more susceptible to damage. Softwood should be saved for rooms with less foot traffic. The kitchen is the most used room in the house. Hardwood is going to be tougher, more durable, and damage resistant than softwood.
Flooring finish
Hardwood comes in every color, hue, and aesthetic, so your choices are limitless. Choose a hardwood that appeals to your kitchen design style. Once you have chosen the wood you love, you need to protect it with a beautiful finish. A water-based clear finish will protect the wood, without compromising its natural beauty. If you want to preserve the natural colors, tones, and textures of the wood, choose a clear finish.
Satin, shine, or gloss
Protect hardwood floors in the kitchen with the right finish.
The more glossy your flooring finish, the more elegant and luxurious your floors will feel. In the kitchen, many opt for a less glossy finish. A satin finish still has a bit of a shine, but it’s subtle enough to make the floor not feel too fancy for a working kitchen. With a satin finish, you have a little bit of a shine to catch the sunlight and spread it throughout the kitchen, as well as hide dirt, dust, and small imperfections that appear over time. With a glossy finish, you’ll be highlighting every footprint and scratch, which is not practical in the kitchen.
Consult with a flooring expert at our showroom to learn more about what flooring choices are best for you.