Should I Install a Hardwood Floor in a Kitchen? Is It Good Idea? What You Need to Know?

Should I Install a Hardwood Floor in a Kitchen? Is It Good Idea? What You Need to Know?

Should I Install a Hardwood Floor in a Kitchen? Is It Good Idea? What You Need to Know?

If you want to install pre-finished, this possible. Take precautions about spills and understand that water pooling on the surface will eventually work its way into the seams.

Can I Install a Hardwood Floor in a Kitchen?

Yes, you can install solid hardwood flooring in kitchens. However, if practicality is your priority, look toward plank vinyl or ceramic tile.

Hardwood gives this space an instant classic, traditional look and straddles the different styles and colors your kitchen may experience over the years.

What You Need to Know About Hardwood Floors in The Kitchen

 Pros of wood floors in kitchens:

Lots of Options
You have multiple hardwood species and style options for the kitchen, and they are all naturally beautiful.

Consistency

Wood floors in the kitchen maintain consistency in a home with an open floor plan where the hardwood flooring is used in adjoining areas.

Competitively priced

Wood flooring is more affordable than tile and polished concrete, and competitive with LVT, when the cost of materials and installation is considered. DIY installation is easier than tile and concrete too.

Longevity and Value
Kitchen wood floors offer outstanding value over the 50-100 years they last, and homebuyers are drawn to hardwood.

Warmer than tile

Hardwood floors in kitchen settings are warmer and easier on feet compared with stone and ceramic tile, especially when you’re standing during prep and cleanup.

Easy to clean
Wood kitchen floors are easily maintained.

Not very problematic

Properly sealed wood resists staining and water damage, and kitchens aren’t as wet and messy as sometimes perceived.

Cons of wood floors in kitchens:

Water Damage
Lengthy exposure to moisture from leaking pipes or appliances probably will damage hardwood floors in the kitchen when tile and concrete would not be harmed.

Re-sanding/Refinished

While they will last indefinitely, kitchen wood floors should be lightly sanded and recoated every 4-7 years for moisture protection and refinished as needed, perhaps every 12-17 years depending on wear, if their beauty is diminished.
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 Hardwood vinyl flooring isn’t water resistant it’s waterproof. That means creates an impenetrable, tight lock that does not allow liquid through. Splashes and spills are kept on the surface for easy cleanup. When properly finished, make an ideal choice for the kitchen.