If you want to uplift the look of your kitchen, you may want to change the tile for your kitchen floor. Admittedly, tiling a kitchen floor can be rather expensive but it is worth it in the long run. You have many choices when it comes to tile for the kitchen floor. You can choose ceramic tiles that are 8 X 8 squares or linoleum tiles that are also the same size but made from linoleum. Another option is to look for laminated floor tiles that are made to look like wood or quarry tiles that are usually 12 X 12 or even larger. The type of tile that you use for your kitchen floor depends on the size of your kitchen as well as the money that you wish to spend.
Least Expensive Option- Linoleum tiles are the least expensive of all tiles for the kitchen floor and are also easy to install. You do not need to use a professional tile installer to lay down linoleum tile, although it will make the job go faster if you are not really the DIY type. Linoleum tile is softer and many people prefer it because of this quality. It comes in a wide array of different styles, many of which are designed to look like wood or quarry tile.
A Step Up- Ceramic tiles for your kitchen floor are a step up. They must be installed on a sub floor, just as is the case with linoleum tile. Ceramic tiles are usually more expensive as compared to linoleum and colder. Ceramic tiles are best installed by a professional.
Top of the Line - Quarry tiles are large, oversized tiles that need to be installed by someone who knows what they are doing when it comes to installing this tile. Tile cutters are needed to do this job so that it can look professional. Quarry tile is costly and looks best in larger sized kitchens.
Rugs for Kitchen Tiles
If you have a kitchen tile floor, you are going to want to put down some area rugs in the kitchen for warmth as well as comfort. You do not want to have stark tile all over the floor as this looks very cold. Most people will put an area rug under the table and chairs as well as in front of the area where the sink is located so that they can be warm when working and the floor can be protected when people are eating. You should choose area rugs that are made of some material that can be cleaned easily when you are choosing rugs for your kitchen.
Getting a new kitchen floor is exciting and can add value to your home. Be sure to shop around before you choose the tiles for you and use a professional tile installer if you have no experience when it comes to tiles. After you have chosen the right tiles for your kitchen, be sure to look for rugs that will also help you maintain the tiles as well as add warmth to the kitchen floor.
By:Sarah Crosset
