Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Kitchen Floor Remodeling Tips

By Alix Montoya

When you're thinking of a remodeling job for your kitchen, the best way to go to give it a whole new look is by changing the flooring. There are literally hundreds of options available in the market today and the choices can be overwhelming. The best thing is, you can have it changed back easily in case you dislike the new installation.

One thing about new kitchen floors is that they are usually installed while the old floor stays under. They usually just put the new flooring on top of the old one, especially when the old one is still in good condition. While this is a cheap option, it can make your kitchen floor appear higher than adjacent rooms because of the layers. If you think this is going to be a problem, you can just do away with the old floor altogether.

If you're thinking of vinyl for your kitchen, the best thing to do is buy it in sheets. Make sure that the adhesive that you are going to use it with is the one recommended by the manufacturers of the vinyl. This would ensure optimum results when you're putting them down. Try laying down the sheets first using a template made of paper or cardboard. Plan it all out before you start sticking the sheets on the floor.

Another idea you can have for a new kitchen floor would be polished concrete. It's more durable and less cheap than marble and easier to maintain. Plus it also gives your kitchen that sleek and clean modern look that could easily go well with most kitchen appliances today. You can't go wrong with polished concrete. - 16732

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