hardwood vs. tile in kitchen
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Kitchen Area: Hardwood vs. Tile
Comments (28)kats - Yes, our taste does sound similar. And I'll bet in order of priorities, your hairy family member ranks even higher than your beautiful floor! Our white oak floor isn't stained, but does have a clear finish on it. We were pretty set on white oak with 'character,' but the machine and hand-scraped wasn't our cup of tea either. We drove many miles (we're hours from the closest big city) to see samples since the exact color really mattered to us. As you know, wood floors next to unpainted wood kitchen cabinets means extra care to ensure the two woods work well side-by-side! We wanted as wide a board as we could find, but the wood flooring we liked best was only available in a 4-inch wide board. We were a bit worried, but once installed, we liked it just fine. We've been in our house exactly one year now and the wood floor is holding up well and is easy to maintain (just vacuum and Bona Kemi). We had one standing liquid situation about six months ago (a very, very sick dog). I just knew we'd have to replace a couple boards because they initially looked stained. However, after cleaning up the area, I generously covered it with talcum powder which I left there for several days, and now you can't even tell where the problem was. (Caveat: I don't know if this was actually the right thing to do, but it was all I could think of and it seems to have worked.) If we ever need to replace our floor, I'd certainly look into Provenze though. Your floor is gorgeous and I love its 'mood.' Here's a picture of our family room floor (complete with some of those south-facing windows!). The same white oak flooring is in all our downstairs rooms except bathrooms and utility areas. By the way, that fireplace is a wood-burning fireplace (Fireplace Xtrordinaire) and the floor has had to endure a few random sparks from it too, but it hasn't been a problem....See MoreTile vs hardwood in kitchen
Comments (5)Dh and I have had hardwood in our kitchen for the last 14 years. We have a little throw rug in front of the sink but have never had a problem. We will be building soon and will have hardwood throughout our home. It always looks so warm and is a cinch to keep clean. I can't tell you all the spills I've had in my kitchen and never has it been a problem, just cleaned it up right away. I have heard that if an appliance leaks onto your hardwood floor, like overnight, and ruins your floor your homeowner's insurance would pay to replace your floor. HTH...See MoreDark hardwood vs lighter hardwood floors
Comments (61)When it comes to hardwood, trends are something to ignore! Why? Because hardwood is pretty much a lifetime purchase, and unless yours is damaged in some way, you're probably not going to replace it. So, light wood vs. dark wood, wide planks vs. narrow planks -- that stuff's all going to come and go. With that in mind -- as well as the very real concerns about cleaning dark wood -- I'll vote for a nice, neutral midtone every time. Not too much contrast, not too red, and (unless it's a beach house) not too pale. I think this is the wood that's most likely to give you good service and stand the test of time....See MoreHardwood vs tile in kitchen
Comments (22)I know wood is loved by so many homeowners and it was all one could get 100 years ago but kitchens today have too many waterways, i.e., fridge, pot fillers 1-2 dishwashers, 1-2 sinks. A dishwasher problem can go on for days before you realize you have a problem. A tall faucet can throw a "curve ball" too. Dishwasher hose leak and faucet back flow were surprises that would have ruined my floor if I went with my first choice of vinyl tile. I am so glad I listened to my contractor who suggested ceramic tile. I you love wood how about ceramic tile that looks like wood. Personally, I believe many homeowners are going to realize why their grandparents tiled their old wood floors many years ago. Water will ruin wood. Lastly, I feel confident that my floor is really clean because I can use grease cutting cleaners on my floor if needed and my kitchen will smell clean. Wood won't give you that "clean kitchen smell" because you can only clean it so deep. Wood also wears over time. Are you going to make your guests walk around barefoot?...See Morefloorman67
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