Kitchen Flooring FAQ's
What Is the Best Flooring for A Kitchen?
Ultimately, only you can make this decision. However, we often suggest that our customers look at our LVT flooring or engineered wood flooring options. LVT flooring is 100% waterproof which makes it ideal for all areas of the home, even kitchens and bathrooms. Whereas engineered wood flooring has a wear layer of solid wood, giving it the exact same appearance as real wood flooring. However, unlike hardwood floors, our engineered wood floors are less susceptible to moisture, making them better suited to kitchens.
Can Kitchens Have Wood Floors?
In theory, yes you can still install solid wood flooring in a kitchen. However, we highly suggest that you consider engineered wood flooring instead. Alternatively, you should at least consider a lacquered finish to help protect the wooden flooring from water damage. It’s still worth being extra careful to not cause any spillages, and any spillages made must be wiped up quickly before the wood absorbs it. Otherwise, you could end up with boards swelling, causing further issues such as cupping.
What Kitchen Flooring Is Best for Dogs?
Laminate wood flooring is often the best choice for busy family households or homes with pets. However, laminate is not always the best option for kitchens. Therefore, for a well-rounded flooring solution that covers both, we suggest taking a look at our LVT flooring range.
For more information regarding pet-friendly flooring, take a look at our pet-friendly flooring blog.
How Much Does It Cost to Floor a Kitchen?
The cost of new kitchen flooring will depend on multiple factors such as the flooring type, size of the room, installation type, and even the area you live in. Thankfully, we check our prices regularly to ensure we have the lowest prices online, so you can be sure you are getting a good deal at Flooring365. However, we also advise that you get multiple quotes for the installation of your kitchen flooring to try and keep costs low.
Does Kitchen Flooring Go Under Appliances?
Realistically, you could install your kitchen flooring before or after appliances. However, it is always best practice to install your flooring before anything else. This will ensure a seamless installation that can be done quickly and will prevent any water from getting to your subfloor easily. By installing your kitchen flooring first, you are also less likely to trap dirt or moisture under your appliances, which could lead to mould issues if left for too long. That said, some people still prefer to have their flooring installed afterward. This is often due to budget, or ease of access in case of future flooring repairs and/or replacement.
Does Kitchen Flooring Go Under Cabinets?
Like with appliances, you could install your kitchen flooring after your cabinets if you really wanted to. However, we would never advise it. We always suggest that you do any renovations in an orderly fashion, step-by-step to ensure that each step has gone smoothly, before moving on to the next. Doing it the other way around could lead to issues if you have any leaks that are able to get to your subfloor. Installing your flooring first will also make sure that your floor seamlessly blends in, without any noticeable gaps, or a costly and lengthy installation process.
Do You Need Waterproof Flooring in The Kitchen?
It is not strictly necessary to have waterproof flooring in the kitchen, but we do recommend that you at least consider the water resistance of the flooring you’re looking at. For example, engineered wood flooring is not waterproof, but it does have a much better resistance to moisture than solid wood. When you add a lacquered finish to engineered wood, this improves the water resistance further. Again, this is not a waterproof floor. However, with the right finish and the right maintenance, engineered wood flooring can last many years in a kitchen without any issues. If you are considering solid wood flooring for your kitchen, make sure you choose a floor with a lacquered finish. This will at least provide some protection from any spillages.
Is Kitchen Flooring Suitable for Underfloor Heating?
The compatibility between your kitchen flooring and underfloor heating will depend on which floor you choose. At Flooring365, all of our floors, with the exception of solid wood, are suitable for use with water-based underfloor heating systems.
Is Laminate Flooring Good for Kitchens?
Laminate flooring is one of the most budget-friendly floors that money can buy, making it an excellent choice for kitchens in many homes. However, they are not waterproof and not as durable as some of our other flooring options. If you are looking for budget-friendly flooring that can withstand liquid, pets, and heavy foot traffic, we suggest taking a look at LVT flooring. This is a great alternative to laminate that is not only waterproof but also has built-in underlay, an easy fitting system, and many different finishes from wood-effect to stone embossed.