Why Choose Engineered Wood Flooring for a Kitchen?
Wood flooring is a popular choice for kitchens, offering warmth, elegance, and timeless appeal. However, not all wood flooring is best suited for this space. In this guide, we’ll explore the best options for wood flooring in a kitchen and how to ensure its longevity.
Wood flooring brings a natural beauty and warmth that few other materials can match. While some homeowners worry about the impact of spills and heavy foot traffic, modern wood flooring options are more durable and moisture-resistant than ever. With their great aesthetic appeal our engineered woods will compliment a variety of kitchen styles from modern to traditional.
Engineered wood, unlike tiles, is warmer underfoot making it more comfortable during long periods of cooking and meal preparation.
The longevity of our high-quality engineered wood flooring, when properly maintained, will last for decades, not to mention enhancing the overall value of your home!
Key Considerations When Choosing Wood Flooring For Your Kitchen
While wood flooring is a fantastic choice, kitchens present unique challenges, including moisture, spills, and heavy use. Keep the following factors in mind:
- Durability – opt for a wood species and finish that can withstand foot traffic, dropped utensils, and occasional spills.
- Moisture Resistance – Kitchens are prone to spills, so selecting a flooring type that resists water and spillages is essential.
- Maintenance – Kitchens will get grubby, so it’s important the flooring and finish you choose is easy to clean and maintain. Care is also necessary to preserve the beauty and functionality of wood flooring in a kitchen setting.
- Style Compatibility – The flooring should complement cabinetry, countertops, and overall kitchen design.
Why Engineered Wood?
Engineered wood flooring is one of the best choices for kitchens. Constructed with a real wood veneer on top of a stable plywood core, it offers superior resistance to moisture and temperature fluctuations compared to solid wood. JFJ Wood Flooring’s engineered wood options provide both beauty and stability, making them an excellent investment.
Our Engineered Wood Species
- Engineered Oak – Our engineered oak ranges are popular and durable choice. The oak finish provides natural strength and beauty.
- Engineered Walnut – Our engineered walnut ranges are both rich in colour and character. The walnut finish adds a luxurious feel to any kitchen.
Choosing the Right Finish for a Kitchen Floor
The right finish can enhance the durability and appearance of your wood flooring.
Buying an untreated board will allow you to finish the flooring with a colour / finish of your choice – a finish which will meet both the aesthetic and practical requirements. Treatex offer a wood flooring finishes which is extremely popular for kitchen’s and available in a wide range of colours (Treatex Colour Tones) and sheen levels (Treatex Hardwax Oils). You can see their product range on our website here: JFJ Wood Flooring – Treatex
We also offer a variety of pre-treated boards that can help reduce installation times when working to tight deadlines.
How to Care for Wood Flooring in a Kitchen
Maintaining wood flooring in a kitchen doesn’t have to be complicated. Follow these simple steps:
- Clean Spills Quickly – To reduce the risk of stains, it’s good working practice to wipe up spills sooner, rather than later.
- Use the Right Cleaning Products – Avoid harsh chemicals that can strip the finish. It’s recommended to clean the floor using the same brand as the finish that’s applied. For example; if you use Treatex Hardwax Oil, you should clean the flooring with Treatex Floor Care.
- Use Felt Pads on Furniture – Prevent scratches by adding felt pads to chair and table legs.
want even more practicality?
An alternative to wood....
LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) Flooring
LVT (luxury vinyl tile) is a great alternative for a kitchen floor with its natural resistance to water and a very durable surface. It’s click joint system makes for quick and easy installations for any DIY’er or professional installer. With 16 different ranges to choose from and a selection of straight board and herringbone options. Whether you’re budget conscious, or simply seeking an attractive and highly functional flooring solution, we would strongly recommend you take a look at our LVT flooring ranges here: JFJ Wood Flooring – LVT Flooring.
What is LVT/SPC?
LVT Stone Plastic Composite stands out as an exceptionally pragmatic flooring choice in the contemporary market. Formulated from a robust amalgamation of dense limestone and plastic, these boards offer very high levels stability and water resistance, making them suitable for installation in any room, including those with underfloor heating. The top surfaces consist of a realistic décor film and durable 0.5mm wear layer.
Noteworthy is our LVT range’s integrated underlay, eliminating the necessity for additional adhesives or underlays during installation. The boards seamlessly interlock through a click-and-lock mechanism, allowing them to effortlessly float over solid, flat, and level subfloors. This design also facilitates ease of removal, if ever required.
In Summary
Engineered wood flooring in a kitchen is a fantastic choice when selected and maintained correctly. By opting for natural wooden floor treated with an appropriate finish, you can enjoy the warmth and elegance of natural flooring without worry. If you’re looking for even more practicality, at a fraction of the price, LVT could be a fantastic choice!
Ready to find the perfect flooring for your kitchen? Contact us today via email at info@jfjwoodflooring.co.uk or by phone on 01598 740197 and we will be more than happy to help!
