Traditionally, your kitchen floors would be finished with tile, or vinyl linoleum, and while both continue to be popular choices, with more and more homeowners preferring open floor plans, it’s hardwood that homeowners are choosing for their kitchen remodels. But, is hardwood a good option for a kitchen?
In short, yes. Our natural concern is that the kitchen could potentially be a high moisture area, but in reality, the risks of moisture damage are low, and can be mitigated. In open floor plans, walls are removed, allowing heat and moisture to disperse more evenly across the home. Hardwood is seemingly the natural choice here, due to the warm and seamless look that can be obtained when trying to blend together family rooms and kitchens. In more traditional kitchens, hardwood is still an option, but it is recommended that you choose a pretreated, moisture-resistant hardwood, or an engineered hardwood, that will be less susceptible to movement caused by changes in temperature and humidity. Experts will recommend that hardwood floors be resealed every five years to keep them looking great, and while initially more expensive than vinyl laminate, hardwood floors can be extremely durable, withstanding decades of use.
If cost is a concern, but you would still like that warm look of wood, bamboo flooring is a great option. Bamboo is a natural surface covering material that has many of the properties of hardwood flooring, while actually being slightly more moisture resistant. Bamboo is also environmentally friendly, as it is a highly renewable resource, which lends to its affordability.
Hardwood floors can certainly present a great look for your kitchen, and should be considered in your new kitchen design. Moisture concerns, in most cases, should not keep you from choosing hardwood flooring for your kitchen remodel. There are options here, and we’re happy to help you answer any questions you may have. If you would like to learn more about using hardwood flooring in your kitchen remodel, please feel free to contact a kitchen design professional at Budget Construction Company. We’ll happily help you find the best hardwood flooring options for your project.
