Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 Oct 02, 2010 11:03 pm I am building a new home with concrete floors. With the plethora of flooring options available in the market I am in a fix as to what would be the best flooring options for the kitchen. Choices available are Laminate, vinyl and linoleum from Armstrong, hardwood tiles, ceramic, marble, and solid wood. Any suggestions as to which would be the best for the kitchen. Thanks. Re: Kitchen flooring question 2Oct 03, 2010 1:46 pm Cork tiles are my first preference, with timber second and laminates and vinyl third. Tiles are last on my list. Here is my thinking: Firstly, it needs to be water-proof and easy clean. Second, I can spend a lot of time standing in there and I do not want a hard surface. This is why I like cork; it is way more comfortable to stand on for extended periods and it gives a solid seamless surface, no grout or joins to collect dirt and stains. Floors are personal though. I know people with all these kitchen floor choices and most seem pretty happy with what they chose. Status: sold our first house, moved in with parents, bought our second in Pakenham, still planning to build in a few years time. Re: Kitchen flooring question 5Oct 04, 2010 11:13 am Depends what you are comparing it with. Cork runs 65-75 per square meter, quickstep laminate cost 85ish installed, other laminates can be cheaper, tiles go from 15 per square meter up plus laying costs. Polished timber is 80-120, parquetry more expensive again. Those are guestimates from the web and my own research; it is worthwhile to actually go to a flooring place and get some more precise prices for your area. I'm not sure about polished concrete. Status: sold our first house, moved in with parents, bought our second in Pakenham, still planning to build in a few years time. Re: Kitchen flooring question 6Oct 04, 2010 1:32 pm Trinia, Do you have cork in your house already? Could we see some photos? I am in the same dilemma re: flooring in kitchen lounge dining. I would love to see what cork looks like in a large area. You can really use anything you want the main consideration would be how it looks once painted/finished - or the look you want. Cabinetmakers use MDF because its cheap… 2 9895 1000000% definitely add insulation. I have in my home and it makes a big difference minimising sound transfer. Insulation is pretty cheap and definitely worth it 2 6148 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15826 |