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When people ask us what the best kitchen flooring is, it’s a difficult question because it depends on your style. For example, does your family cook a lot in your kitchen, do you wear shoes in your home, and do you host a lot? There are many different options for flooring and the first thing you should think about is your lifestyle.
As technology improves and we learn more about metallurgy, masonry, and carpentry, flooring options will also increase. The most common flooring options to choose from are hardwood, laminate, vinyl, linoleum, porcelain, ceramic tile, marmoleum, bamboo, rubber and natural stone tile.
There are a lot of options to choose from, so how Do you choose the right tile for your family? As I mentioned before, the type of home, family, and lifestyle you have will determine which flooring will be best suit you. Do you have pets, are you elderly and need a non-slip surface? Pets, infants, and the eldery all need to be considered when installing a new floor.
Bigger families will want a floor that can handle moisture from condensation, spilt milk, juice, wine, etc… Growing up my family cooked most of our meals from our kitchen, so we were always getting some sort of sauce or juice from spilling all over the floor. If your family sounds similar to the one I grew up with, your best option will be rubber, linoleum, terrazzo, marmoleum, or vinyl. However, if you’re wanting to remodel after the kids move out the house, Ceramic, porcelain,and natural stone are eye-catching options.
Porcelain
Most experts will always suggest tile or vinyl floors for kitchens because they’re some of the most durable and forgiving surfaces we can install. However, if you’re looking for your kitchen to stand out like a welcoming beacon for gatherings, a porcelain tile is elegant and beautiful. Porcelain has an incredibly high water absorption rate, so it handles spills like a champ. There are not many types of materials that are as customizable as porcelain.
Porcelain is usually thought of as cheap and fragile glass made with designs that are outdated by decades. The type of porcelain tile we can install in your kitchen will blow you away.
Contact our sales team and they will set you up with a consultation. We can do dozens of design options that will set you apart from everyone else. Some of the designs we can do for you will take your breath away. Give us that chance and call us at 703.552.9596 to learn more.
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Natural Stone
For many of us porcelain can be too expensive at anywhere between ≅ $15-$25 per square foot (sq/ft). According to Homeadvisor, a renovation with porcelain is between ≅ $2,700-$13,000 for a 200 sq/ft kitchen.
The best option if you don’t want to drop more than $10,000 on a kitchen floor would be granite or marble. Not only can you get granite as low as $6 sq/ft with installation being anywhere betwen$6-$22 sq/ft. provides insulation, warming your floor and helping with heat cost in the winter months. So, you can have a beautiul granite floor for around ≅$5,000-$7,000 and still look elegant and classy.
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Vinyl
As someone who just bought a house I can without any doubt say that I’m happy I went with a cheaper kitchen floor. My family loves to cook and we spend much of our time in our kitchen. I decided to go with vinyl sheeting because it’s the most affordable flooring around at $1.00 sq/ft and takes the punishment that a family of cooks can dish out.
One thing many people see when they hear vinyl is the heap looking filament that does decent at repelling water and looks like a 90s’ movie scene. Modern vinyl technology has improved the aesthetics and durability of the material. It may not be as nice as custom stone work, but for around $800 you can get a 200 sq/ft kitchen floor. Not to mention, vinyl can be cut and designed to look like stone, wood, ceramic, or even rubber.
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Terrazzo
One great option for home-owners with bigger budgets is a material called Terrazzo. It’s made from recycled marbles, glass, cement or epoxy resin. My wife and I both really loved the incredible designs of the terrazzo flooring, but it runs ≅ $25-$100 sq/ft. The fact that companies can reuse and recycle while still making something beautiful and practical is amazing.
Originally, terrazzo was created with a cement base to hold all the recycled material together. Cement is also waterproof so terrazzo became a very useful and creative way to have a unique kitchen floor. Now, we’re able to use a newer epoxy terrazzo made from all recycled material! This means, if you’re looking for a 100% recycled and reused product, this is the floor for you.
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Marmoleum
Marmoleum kind of sounds like it’s completely made up, but it’s not only real, it’s a great alternative to vinyl. Many people think marmoleum is the same as linoleum, but they’re processed differently. For example, Marmoleum is made from all natural materials, such as linseed oil, jute, and wood flour (ground up wood into fine powder). This is perfect for those who love the idea of having a 100% recyclable kitchen floor that holds up to the abuse of constant spills and drops.
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We take pride in serving Baltimore, D.C., and Northern Virginia with exceptional service at an affordable price. We believe in transparency, integrity, and giving our customers exactly what they want.
Monumental has experts in remodeling kitchens and will help guide you to the best option for your family. We have a step-by-step process for all kitchen remodeling that you can find here at monumentalgc.com.
Flooring can be challenging and expensive to have installed, but we offer the most competitive prices in the industry. Do it yourself (DIY) projects for flooring can save you money, but it can also result in zero warranties from the manufacturers. If you accidentally chip a corner trying to install a tile, you can lose that money or have to live with chipped tile forever. In short, you can trust Monumental Contractors because we will take care of you like we do our own families.
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