Choosing new flooring for your kitchen is challenging. Waterproof flooring is ideal since spills and splashes are likely to happen, yet you may want flooring that matches the rest of your home or that is more warm and attractive than stone tiles. Vinyl flooring might be the solution. Here's why waterproof vinyl flooring is a good match for a kitchen environment.
1. Waterproof Vinyl Flooring Tolerates Spills
When you shop for your new kitchen flooring, be sure to look for vinyl planks, tiles, or sheets that are labeled as waterproof. When you have waterproof vinyl in your kitchen, you have peace of mind your floor won't be ruined if the sink overflows or if you drop a jug of milk on the floor.
2. Some Vinyl Flooring Is Textured
You can also choose vinyl flooring that has a textured surface so it isn't slick when wet. That makes the floor safer in a kitchen where you might step in a wet spot and slip across the floor if the floor is made of stone or other smooth material. You may want to note the texture of the vinyl flooring you're considering, so you don't have to worry about your family slipping and sliding on the floor if it happens to get wet.
3. Waterproof Vinyl Floors Are Easy To Clean
If your kitchen is near the back door, you may have kids and pets running inside with dirty feet. That makes it hard to keep some types of flooring clean, especially if you can't damp mop the floor. You can sweep, vacuum, and mop waterproof vinyl floors, so you can clean up mud or food spills easily.
4. Vinyl Flooring Is Attractive
A plus for vinyl flooring is that it is attractive and matches all types of decor. You could install vinyl planks that match the wood in the rest of your home, or you might want vinyl tiles that look like travertine, marble, or other stone. There are many choices in vinyl flooring, so you can find flooring for a gourmet or luxury kitchen, as well as flooring that matches a budget apartment.
5. Vinyl Flooring Is Softer Than Stone
When it comes to waterproof kitchen flooring, you can choose hard stone, ceramic, or porcelain, or you can choose softer vinyl. The softness of the vinyl is determined by the thickness of the back layer. The thicker the planks or tiles, the softer the vinyl. Softer flooring is easier to stand on for long periods.
If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing meals, you may appreciate having a softer surface to stand on, and vinyl may eliminate the need to have mats on your floors. Softer flooring might also spare your dishes from damage. If you drop a plate or glass on stone, it will probably crack or shatter, but dishes might survive being dropped on vinyl flooring.
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