Best Flooring option for Kitchen Renovation

[Anonymous]

Marmoleum! Natural product, easy on your back. I think matching to existing wood is hard, and always noticible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would look at cork, depending on your dog's tendency to claw. If you cook a lot, cork is much, much more forgiving on your back and joints. People who recommend tile are probably not spending tons of time standing in the kitchen. It's really hard to match wood, some wouldn't even try. Cork comes in complementary colors and is used in many traditional European kitchens. Plus, it's a green material and not that expensive.

You have no idea how funny this statement is. I recommended tile up thread. People have different feet, joints, fitness levels, and comfort levels. Tile is terrific for durability and maintenance, but it's true that not everyone finds it comfortable, although a throw rug or a mat can go a long way.

It all depends what your priorities are. Know thyself. We are a very messy family and cook a lot, so maintenance and durability is key. If you cook in a very organized and genteel fashion, as opposed to like the Swedish Chef, you'll probably be fine with something like wood or cork.

[Anonymous]

We have a kitchen very similar to OPs and are seriously considering changing from ceramic tile to wood. Wood is so much warmer and more comfortable to stand on, and the flow into the other rooms will be much improved with matching wood flooring. I hate how cold and hard tile is, and I also dislike the look of grout lines (although I know there are tiles theat minimize this if you want).

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would look at cork, depending on your dog's tendency to claw. If you cook a lot, cork is much, much more forgiving on your back and joints. People who recommend tile are probably not spending tons of time standing in the kitchen. It's really hard to match wood, some wouldn't even try. Cork comes in complementary colors and is used in many traditional European kitchens. Plus, it's a green material and not that expensive.

You have no idea how funny this statement is. I recommended tile up thread. People have different feet, joints, fitness levels, and comfort levels. Tile is terrific for durability and maintenance, but it's true that not everyone finds it comfortable, although a throw rug or a mat can go a long way.

It all depends what your priorities are. Know thyself. We are a very messy family and cook a lot, so maintenance and durability is key. If you cook in a very organized and genteel fashion, as opposed to like the Swedish Chef, you'll probably be fine with something like wood or cork.

No professional chef recommends tile floors.

[Anonymous]

OP here, thanks for the responses. I think I'll get an estimate for wood and see if it is cost prohibitive. I like the idea of cork, but one of the flooring store people told me it would need 3 coats of some special protectant to be used in a kitchen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would look at cork, depending on your dog's tendency to claw. If you cook a lot, cork is much, much more forgiving on your back and joints. People who recommend tile are probably not spending tons of time standing in the kitchen. It's really hard to match wood, some wouldn't even try. Cork comes in complementary colors and is used in many traditional European kitchens. Plus, it's a green material and not that expensive.

You have no idea how funny this statement is. I recommended tile up thread. People have different feet, joints, fitness levels, and comfort levels. Tile is terrific for durability and maintenance, but it's true that not everyone finds it comfortable, although a throw rug or a mat can go a long way.

It all depends what your priorities are. Know thyself. We are a very messy family and cook a lot, so maintenance and durability is key. If you cook in a very organized and genteel fashion, as opposed to like the Swedish Chef, you'll probably be fine with something like wood or cork.

No professional chef recommends tile floors.

Are you one of those home cooks who thinks that you need a Wolf range, too?