kitchen Wood floor Is it a good or bad idea to use wood floors in your home’s kitchen?
Interested in going with a wood floor in your kitchen? Do you like the look of wood but you’re not sure whether it’s a good idea – you might be concerned about things like water damage?
You’re not alone. Many people love the look and feel of wood floors but think that it would be too big of a hassle to install them in the kitchen due to the inherent dangers. Exposure to water can cause warping or buckling, and the beautiful wood floor in your kitchen can quickly become… not so pleasant.
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Hardwood Thickness
7.94 mm thick Hardwood A hardwood that is 7.94 mm thick would consider relatively thin for hardwood flooring
9.53 mm thick Hardwood A hardwood that is 9.53 mm thick would fall into the category of relatively thin hardwood flooring.
12.7 mm thick Hardwood A hardwood that is 12.7 mm thick would be considered a standard thickness for hardwood flooring.
15.88 mm thick Hardwood A hardwood that is 15.88 mm thick would consider as a standard thickness for hardwood flooring
19.1 mm thick Hardwood A hardwood that is 19.1 mm thick is considered a relatively thick option for hardwood flooring.
The great news is, however, that wood floors in the kitchen can be a great option and are even easier to maintain then other types such as tile. There is never any dirty grout to clean, and they can easily be wiped down with a mop with a machine washable microfiber pad.
If you have a quality polyurethane finish on the wood floor in the kitchen, it can prove to be just as water-resistant as other floor types. These have a beautiful sheen but will require a refinish annually. Polyurethane finishes last a very long time and don’t need to be stripped, waxed, or buffed. With regular cleaning and dusting, you should be fine. Just be sure to look out for leaks – and fix the problem immediately if you find any. Something like a burst pipe can cause terrible damage if not discovered, so be on the look out.
Equally important is the type of wood that you choose – the kitchen is a high-traffic area and therefore certain species of wood floors work better in the kitchen than others. Cherry, fir, and pine wood are less durable types – ash, maple, or oak stand up better and are more durable, and will serve you well over the course of a lifetime. If you’re shopping flooring, let your installer know the room you plan to install it in – they may have some good suggestions about which choice to make.
In the end, if you’re careful, getting wood floor in the kitchen can be a great decision which can reward your home for years. It looks beautiful, and in most cases easier to walk on than tile, stone, or ceramic. A wood floor of a durable species (ash, maple, or oak) with a high-quality finish will last a very long time. Surface tension will prevent water from getting into small gaps, and the hardness is greater than tile.
With real hardwood flooring, even if you dent it over the years a simple refinish can have your wood floor in the kitchen looking like new!
