There are very few materials that cannot be used for kitchen flooring; vinyl and laminate in Birkenhead are favourites but hardwood, plain concrete and carpets are also frequently used. Carpets are not recommended; the experts will advise that materials that absorb rather than repel moisture should be avoided. Carpets not only absorb moisture they are prone to staining easily.
Laminate kitchen flooring is very popular as it can be manufactured to mimic many different surfaces including hardwood, tile and stone. People, who are renovating their kitchen, putting in all new cabinets, counter tops and appliances will often opt for a laminate floor because they can usually find a floor of exactly the right colour and texture to compliment the renovated kitchen. Flooring of either vinyl and laminate in Birkenhead is easy to cut and shape, this feature in itself makes it a popular choice for those who want to install the floor themselves.
Hardwood floors in a kitchen look great, but they must be well sealed and protected due to the possibility of spills and abuse. As spills of any nature can stain a floor, there is some foodstuff which is worse than others; red wine in particular will stain almost on contact. Not only will liquids potentially stain the floor, if they are not wiped up quickly there is the possibility of warping. Many people will use a laminate floor with the appearance of high grade oak or maple rather than risk ruining a very expensive real wood floor.
Next to laminate flooring, vinyl is a popular choice. It is easy to cut and lay and is very flexible. Vinyl can be purchased as a tile or as a sheet. If the kitchen still contains the appliances such as stove and refrigerator, sheet vinyl can be difficult to work with; however, if the major appliances have yet to be installed, rolling out a sheet of vinyl flooring makes for an easy and quick floor.
With many homes being built on a slab, a raw concrete floor can be an attractive and durable alternative. Concrete can be sealed against the ingress of fluids and dirt, it can also be dyed to many different colours and patterns can be embossed while it is still wet. It is certainly cheaper than laminate flooring in Birkenhead as it is the base for the house in any event.
Vinyl and laminate in Birkenhead is available from Bogans Carpets Birkenhead. Both vinyl and laminate flooring is available in a number of different colours, designs and price ranges, including premium product from well known designers.
