Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Jan 12, 2008 1:56 pm We are trying to decide whether to carry our wooden floors throughout the lower level into the kitchen as well. Having lived with wood in the kitchen previously it would not be my first choice due to its propensity to dent and lose its finish if water is spilled
The other option would be to install tiles in the kitchen and possibly carry a similar tile onto the patio as well. We are a bit divided on this i.e. 1. It may be more appealing to have the same floor throughout for flow through effect 2. Wood is less hardwearing in kitchen areas (grease, spills, dents) I've attached an older pic of our lower level. We are having carpet in the main bedroom but apart from this the rest is 12mm x 83mm spotted gum including the staircase. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Wooden floors in the kitchen 3Jan 12, 2008 2:18 pm Dee Elle…..I have on many accessions put large indoor tiles into a kitchen and living space, then the equivalent in the same tile as the external tile. These tiles are slightly rougher for slip resistance for externals.
This is a nice look; once the doors are opened up the flow of the same tile makes the space (indoor/outdoor) seem huge! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Wooden floors in the kitchen 5Jan 12, 2008 2:55 pm Ash….you can’t put carpet in the kitchen.
I know YOU would if you could! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Wooden floors in the kitchen 6Jan 12, 2008 4:39 pm Hmmm ... we might give the carpet a miss in the kitchen ... and not convinced about cork either I know cork is great for kids bedrooms etc but it just reminds me of wine bottles
I think we'll stick with tiles and try and repeat them in the patio area. Found some nice EKO logic spanish tiles which are 600 x 300. I think we will tile back from the pantry/kitchen island bench/sliding door line - probably about 10 sqm in total. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and my personal fave Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Thanks Michelle and Ash for the responses! Cheers Re: Wooden floors in the kitchen 7Jan 12, 2008 4:47 pm me thinks that due to the where ur kitchen is situated on your plan that if you ran the wood straight along the line from the the lounge/patio to the study corner and then tiled everything to the right of that line including the patio, that would look great.
Just enough room on tiles against back of kitchen island bench for some stools. Im not sure if you have a diferent ceiling line over the kitchen, but the floor change will help define the kitchen area. Re: Wooden floors in the kitchen 8Jan 12, 2008 5:38 pm Tiles suck!
Why cork? Coz it offers a kinder surface on which to stand whilst cooking, and all those hours spent on your feet in your kitchen. It is resilient and friendly, and not cold in the winter. It's also more forgiving if you drop a plate or glass. If the natural cork look doesn't appeal to you, there are heaps of other options. It can even be made into mosaic patterns, have different tones, patterns or decorative features. Definitely the most versatile, practical and attractive floors available that too many overlook in favour of many less serviceable choices. And hey, I never said to put carpet in there! Now I've got a bloody crook neck from looking sideways at your floor-plan. Maybe AussieBell might reciprocate and help me out there! Ash. Re: Wooden floors in the kitchen 9Jan 12, 2008 5:54 pm royalblue Tiles suck! Why cork? Coz it offers a kinder surface on which to stand whilst cooking, and all those hours spent on your feet in your kitchen. It is resilient and friendly, and not cold in the winter. It's also more forgiving if you drop a plate or glass. If the natural cork look doesn't appeal to you, there are heaps of other options. It can even be made into mosaic patterns, have different tones, patterns or decorative features. Definitely the most versatile, practical and attractive floors available that too many overlook in favour of many less serviceable choices. And hey, I never said to put carpet in there! Now I've got a bloody crook neck from looking sideways at your floor-plan. Maybe AussieBell might reciprocate and help me out there! Ash. you crack me up ... Ok I'll have a look at some cork on the net. I know you didnt mean to put carpet in the kitchen. We were just having fun Re: Wooden floors in the kitchen 10Jan 12, 2008 6:26 pm DeeElle,
Take a look at lino. I know what you're thinking, yuk. And yes, 20 years ago it was. These days you can get some wonderful lino that looks great, cleans up easily, is easy on the feet and somewhat forgivng if you drop something. Michelle, what do you think? Cheers, Casa Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: Wooden floors in the kitchen 11Jan 12, 2008 6:40 pm Casa2 DeeElle, Take a look at lino. I know what you're thinking, yuk. And yes, 20 years ago it was. These days you can get some wonderful lino that looks great, cleans up easily, is easy on the feet and somewhat forgivng if you drop something. Michelle, what do you think? Cheers, Casa Possibly I keep thinking of my grandma's kitchen which was outfitted in the 50's ... cracked lino on the floor and benchtops Although I am sure lino has improved since then. Re: Wooden floors in the kitchen 13Jan 12, 2008 7:43 pm royalblue And hey, I never said to put carpet in there! Now I've got a bloody crook neck from looking sideways at your floor-plan. Maybe AussieBell might reciprocate and help me out there! Ash. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Old Home Restoration / Renovation To reduce noise transfer without compromising the aesthetic of your exposed I beams, consider filling the 100mm gap between the I beams and the floor above with dense,… 6 9122 2 4669 3 5580 |