Kitchen Floor

There are wide ranges of materials can be used in the kitchen as a flooring, such as vinyl, engineered wood (or hardwood), linoleum, ceramic tile, concrete, natural stone tile and more. Vinyl is reasonably low in cost of acquisition while it can be one of the best performers when coming to water issues since it has a waterproof layer on its surface. Furthermore, it will not be faded so easily while can have a range of pattern from luxury to minimalism design. In addition to the convenience of cleaning attribute by vinyl, hardwood or engineered wood can also make similar functions through application of protective coatings such as polyurethane and sealer to prevent from staining caused by the spill. There is also bamboo flooring that has undoubtedly tough strength, resistance against water and moisture, although the cost is slightly higher than the wood floor.

Linoleum floor supplier usually provides warranty up to a few decades if owners come to the point where they chose this material that is durable, anti-bacterial, versatile and highly affordable. Subsequently, ceramic tile which is manufactured by natural clay is also one of the long-lasting products that will not be easily cracked by fell items, waterproof, resistant to heat, stain and natural pattern. Porcelain tile, mosaics or any related one can have options of semi-gloss, gloss and matt surfaces for owners to choose. Concrete flooring for kitchen can be polished with chemicals to meet functions such as waterproof, stain-resistant, anti-slip, coloured and its longevity can be up to a century without frequent maintenance. Natural stone tile is getting more common in interior design for kitchen, safer choice to many owners since it will not be slippery to users' foot, making it as an idealistic finishing for a home that has elderly, children or pets.

Since there is plenty of flooring available in the market while owners might need to do the upkeep works at their smallest efforts with proper method. For instance, kitchen spills such as tough sticky messes, grease, food and drinks before they form harder stain on to the surface. Let us start with the glazed ceramic tile floor that is commonly having low maintenance, this is popular among the house owners as it is usually can be swept easily without harsh detergent when it is not necessary. Those edges from the ceramic floor shall be also paid with attention by making sure the broom can reach these angles. In case of greasy or any spots that are sticky, warm water with dish cleanser shall be applied for effective cleaning. Mop and rinsing for few times to make sure everything has been cleared before using it upon drying.

The cleaning shall also be carried out on when any spills on to any of the floors such as hardwood, vinyl, wood laminate, natural stone, linoleum, porcelain tile, concrete and more. This practice can avoid damage or permanent stains that happen to be there. Mopping frequency shall be determined by the usage level of the kitchen, full-time housewives will actually do once daily after the dinner, provided they cook every meal for their families. However, a mild chemical is encouraged if the floor has not severe spills because too much of strong detergent will cause the floor to be sticky. Making sure the sudsy water with dirt is dumped and replaced, after several rounds of usage while rinsing of your mop must be done properly. Finally, use natural, eco-friendly and healthy floor cleaners to protect yourself, family and environment.

Kitchen flooring can have a range of designs while the most outstanding one in the eye of the owner is definitely based on their own preference. Those who born after world war two might prefer some basic, solid and practical one because they started from a world that just went through a crisis. Many nations are developing and encouraging people to give more to the rebuilding of the economies, this generation has also worked very hard and later accumulated a certain level of wealth. Some of them are willing to spend at a reasonable budget on the kitchen floor but some are investing a lot on premium material because they see the kitchen is the most important area for food preparation and storage. Similar applies to many other groups of generations, but they have different views on interior designs need of the kitchen. Of course, they will have to match with designs of other furniture and countertop too for a seamless feel.

There are also people who want a modern type of flooring material, or at least the contemporary and minimalist style because simple, clean, open are what they look for. The reason hardwood or vinyl, porcelain or ceramic to as far as natural stone are what usually the market looks for because these materials bring out the theme of elementary of few generations' preferences. Uncomplicated, functionality and sturdiness are characteristics that attract these users. Of course, the housewife usually is the one who determines the design of overall since they are the main users who occupy this space for their beloved family. Cooking at home is another healthier habit to control what you eat, ingredient and spend precious time with family through food preparation to cleaning after eating. Flooring is absolutely key to make you go into it more often with good mood, comfortable foot base in addition to the safety of the applied material.

Kitchen Floor Design

Floor Materials for Kitchen

Contact us today for your Kitchen Floor Materials in Malaysia.