Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Jun 09, 2007 8:29 pm I have timber floors in my house but they will not be suitable for the colours I am doing in my kitchen as they are quite red and orange (especially with the 2-pack, ).
My father ex-carpenter suggested a good quality vinyl. I have two kids under 6 and a dog, how will vinyl hold up for a kitchen dining area. Anyone with experience? I would probably go for more of a tile look if that's available. I didn't really want tiles as I hate high maintenance but is it the best option. I have seen the name Karndean mentioned on the forums. Any other brands worth looking into? Thanks. Re: Kitchen Flooring- vinyls suitable?? 2Jun 09, 2007 8:45 pm If you don’t like high maintenance, I would stick to TILES!
Why would you think tiles are high maintenance??? I don’t care how good the vinyl is, one day it will wear. Karndean is a great product but you will pay dearly for it, having said that it should stand the test with your dogs. You can go for the commercial end of the flooring; it’s much stronger….. and expensive. Why is your timber floor not working with your selections? I have found timber very complementary to just about everything, no matter what colour it is. Another vinyl to look at is Forbo, they have different grades as well. Another is Tarkett. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Vinyl 3Jun 09, 2007 9:15 pm Thanks for your reply.
I thought tiles would be harder to keep clean with the grout. I also wondered with young kids if they would be more prone to chipping. Also would vinyl would be warmer underfoot as I hate the cold (even in Brisbane). Will give it more thought, at least I'm on the right track with the vinyl brands. The colours for the kitchen at the moment are laminex stringybark and oyster linea and a shade of white (see their relaxed kitchen brochure as I'm almost copying it). My dining suit is Tasmanian Oak with sandy/oak coloured chairs from IKEA. I found it hard to source matching timber for another extension (from memory its brushbox) as it's from the 60s (aged) and only narrow boards. If my previous supplier is still around I will consider it as we can do floorboards ourselves. Just worried about the colour. Thought white or grey tiles/vinyl would work better. Re: Kitchen Flooring- vinyls suitable?? 4Jun 09, 2007 9:23 pm Oooo, I would defiantly NOT do a white vinyl!!!!
You will be very sorry if go down that track! Couldn’t think of anything better than a nice highly polished timber floor, and watching the dogs slipping and sliding all over the place. Do a bit more home work on it, check what’s available in the vinyls, they do some pretty good timber look-alikes! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Kitchen Flooring- vinyls suitable?? 5Jun 09, 2007 9:35 pm I'm gonna have to give Michelle another spanking! I'm with you Jola, and tiles can be an unfriendly floor to live with and maintain (the grout more so than the tiles). Chipping and cracking can happen too.
A quality sheet vinyl is an option. Also, consider cork. I have spoken to many people who have cork floors and they have all been really happy with it. It's a very warm, comfy & friendly surface. One lady I know had a cork floor for about 15 years. Last year she remodelled her kitchen/family/meals area and she took all of about 2 seconds to decide to have cork laid again. If the natural tone doesn't appeal to you, there are corks available with creamy or pink tones as well. With any of these options, you'll need to make sure the floorboards are secure with little movement before the floorcovering is installed. Ash. Re: Kitchen Flooring- vinyls suitable?? 6Jun 09, 2007 9:40 pm Ash….. You keep promising to spank me……I’m waiting!!!!!
I do agree with the cork tiles, anyone I know who has had them ….loves them, and would not use anything other than. They are friendly underfoot and warmer than other surfaces. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Kitchen Flooring- vinyls suitable?? 8Jun 09, 2007 9:47 pm Ash…..you said with tiles they can chip and crack. Yes.
But you haven’t told the most obvious with vinyl…… it rips!!!! I have seen some really bad vinyl rips on good quality vinyl. Not to mention the wear, and don’t drop a fork or knife in the kitchen…..cause that will be the end of that! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Kitchen Flooring- vinyls suitable?? 9Jun 09, 2007 9:50 pm Your just looking for that whacking stick….Adrian will get you! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Kitchen Flooring- vinyls suitable?? 11Jun 09, 2007 9:56 pm Ohhhh, your going to get on just nice in here with us jola!!!!
The trouble is I look awful in vinyl! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Kitchen Flooring- vinyls suitable?? 12Jun 09, 2007 10:01 pm No floorcovering is without its weaknesses. A quality vinyl will be quite forgiving under most circumstances. The main damage I see to vinyl is dumb people dragging heavy items (like fridges) across it and ripping the surface. Yes it can be gouged or cut if say a sharp knife is dropped. But there are techniques that can repair vinyl very successfully and usually invisibly. I'd just advise against a uniform plain coloured vinyl, preferring one that has some pattern or textured appearance, so that any flaws will be hardly noticeable.
On the other hand, drop something sharp and a bit heavy on tiles, and both the dropped thing can break and the tile (not so easy to fix)! Michelle you are a naughty, naughty girl! Ash. Vinyl Floors 13Jun 09, 2007 10:03 pm Aaahh so that's why you aren't recommending vinyl!!!!
On a serious note, if that is at all possible now.... With regards the movement someone asked about, this is a new extension we are building so it will help to know what materials we are going to use to get the appropriate "underfloor" for want of the technical term. Never considered cork as I thought it was still orange and daggy. Will give it some real serious thought now and look at colour options. How does it stand up to the knife and fork tests with a 1 and 5 (on Monday) year olds and puppy (yikes will anything other than my hardwood floors do???) Jola Re: Kitchen Flooring- vinyls suitable?? 15Jun 09, 2007 10:08 pm Flooring is a very personal thing, what is good for one may not be so good for another.
I guess it comes down to your needs and family requirements. Ash……. You bet! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Kitchen Flooring- vinyls suitable?? 16Jun 09, 2007 10:11 pm Jola…….I hope you’ve got what you need from this post.
I can see it getting deleted like the one we did last night from boredom!!!! Matt….Latex…..even worse than vinyl!!! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Kitchen Flooring- vinyls suitable?? 18Jun 09, 2007 10:17 pm Michelle Flooring is a very personal thing, what is good for one may not be so good for another. I guess it comes down to your needs and family requirements. : That's right. But I'll add this.... You should do your research as to the most PRACTICAL surface first so you have a short-list. Then allow your decor and tastes to take you to your preferred choice. Hmmm, vinyl may not be your thing Mish, but I could see you in lace! Re: Kitchen Flooring- vinyls suitable?? 19Jun 09, 2007 10:20 pm Ok!!!!!!!! Lace….. now we’re talking!!! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Kitchen Flooring- vinyls suitable?? 20Jun 09, 2007 10:50 pm From vinyl to lace....
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