Have you ever considered kitchen remodeling? For some, they can tell you first hand, it is a totally, completely, utterly overwhelming process. These individuals have made so many decisions to: floor, paint, counters, cabinets, lighting, the list goes on!
They have also considered greatly the return of investment. Do you want to spend $5,000 redoing your floors if it is going to bring your home value down? I didn’t think so.
How long do you see yourself living in this house? This is the important query that you should ask yourself. The typical resident stays in a house for 5-7 years. If you’re planning on flipping the house, you will (likely) be looking for the cheapest option with the best resale value; whereas if you’re planning on living in the house for several years, you’re better off considering what will bring you a happiness.
Porcelain for Your Floor Kitchen Remodeling
Want easy cleanup that comes in a variety of colors and textures? Consider a porcelain tile floor. The downside to a tiled floor is that it’s cold and hard underfoot and grout lines can attract dirt and grime. Also, they are prone to chipping or cracking if heavy items are dropped.
Hardwood for Your Floor Kitchen Remodeling
Wood floors with a light texture and a polished finish are gorgeous, if you want a warm look in your kitchen, consider installing hardwood flooring. Solid wood floors shrink, usually in the winter when there’s less moisture in the air. Likewise, they expand during the spring and summer when there’s more humidity in your home. A home humidifier can help maintain appropriate moisture levels.
However, kitchens with wood floors will likely need buffing and a fresh coat of polyurethane every few years. Unless you select a particularly soft wood, such as pine, most hardwood floors are pretty good with dropped pots and won’t dent or scratch too easily. That said, hardwood will scratch and kitchen remodel dent and lose its luster over time, so you’ll need to consider whether or not refinishing the floor in the future is in the budget.
Linoleum for Your Floor Kitchen Remodeling
You should! Linoleum is a vintage flooring option due for a major resurgence. The limitless design possibilities of linoleum leave potential for funky and unique styles that could make your kitchen truly one of a kind. Installing kitchen linoleum flooring is a sure way to add value to your home, as the cost is minimal and the end result is transformative! As an oil-based product, linoleum is good at repelling water, but to maintain its look (and repellency), linoleum floors need to be maintained over time. Also, expect to pay more for sheet linoleum (both in material and installation costs) than with tile linoleum. That said, linoleum is durable, naturally anti-static and anti-microbial, over 1OO+ colors and designs to choose from, non-toxic, biodegradable, made from renewable resources, easy to install and maintain, colors deepen and patinas get richer when exposed to sunlight.
The kind of flooring you choose will affect what you have to do prior to a renovation. A floor kitchen remodeling will have a huge impact on the overall look of the whole room. And whatever material you choose—is a chance for your kitchen to make a statement.
Michael Nash Design Build and Homes
8630A Lee Hwy, Fairfax, kitchen remodel VA 22031, USA
+1 703-641-9800
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