A kitchen floor must not only withstand a lot of wear and tear, but also look good. After all, modern kitchens are often connected to the living and dining areas, which is why appearance plays an increasingly important role in addition to function. When dishwater overflows or frying fat splatters, the stains on the kitchen floor should be easy to wipe off. Falling knives or kitchen tools should also leave no dents or scratches as far as possible.
Kitchen tiles or a natural stone floor are characterized above all by the fact that even stubborn stains or sticky quickly disappear. Tiles are robust and waterproof and last on average up to 30 years. Compared to a natural stone floor, which is characterized by its uniqueness, tiles are relatively inexpensive. While a square meter of tiles costs about 5 to 20 euros, the cost of a natural stone floor, excluding craftsmen's costs, is about 30 to 90 euros per square meter.
A floor made of wood or a laminate floor with a wood look gives the kitchen a very special homely and cozy ambience. To avoid scratches and dents and to be water-repellent, floors made of wood should be well sealed and finished. Cork floors or so-called design floors made of linoleum or PVC offer an alternative. On average, these also last 10 to 15 years and are particularly easy to maintain. One disadvantage is that heavy furniture can cause pressure points.
Source: Wohnglück.de
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