You should never take choosing the flooring for different rooms of your Phoenix home lightly. This is especially true for the kitchen, where you prepare meals and wash dishes. A carpet or hardwood floor is not ideal for a space where heat and moisture occur. Fortunately, a professional can help you choose and install the right kitchen flooring.
Why Choose the Right Flooring for Your Kitchen?
Heat and moisture are not the only reasons to take your kitchen flooring seriously. The kitchen is a high-traffic area because conversations, gatherings and even homework time occur in this space. You need a flooring that can withstand daily foot traffic.
Additionally, the moisture that comes from cooking, dishwashing and accidental spills does more than damage the wrong type of flooring. It can also increase the risk of slips and falls, creating a hazard for those who wish to gather in the kitchen.
What Is the Best Flooring for Your Kitchen?
We recommend epoxy flooring for your kitchen. Epoxy flooring is a surface coating made of resin and hardener. A professional can apply the coating to bases, such as wood and concrete. Resin acts as a binder, and the hardener creates a stable surface. While some commercial and industrial spaces use epoxy flooring, it can work in residential kitchens as well.
You can choose from several types of epoxy flooring, giving you the pick of the bunch for your Phoenix kitchen.
- Solid epoxy
- Metallic epoxy
- Polished concrete
The Benefits of Epoxy Flooring for Kitchens
Durability
Epoxy floors can withstand the wear and tear that comes from daily use. For instance, it is resistant to chips, scratches, cracks and stains. This makes epoxy flooring a great choice for frequently used spaces, such as the kitchen. You can rest assured that your epoxy kitchen flooring will last for years.
Low Maintenance
Epoxy floors are non-porous, meaning they prevent a buildup of dust, dirt and debris. With a smooth surface, a thorough mopping is enough to clean the flooring. This is ideal as it saves you both time and money when maintaining the beauty of your kitchen floor. The non-porous surface also keeps bacteria from hiding in cracks and crevices, creating a healthy kitchen for everyone.
While epoxy floors are easy to clean, you want to avoid using the following products on your floor:
- Abrasive cleaners
- Bleach
- Ammonia
- Acidic products
- Strong soap-based products
- Hard scrubbers
- Hard-bristled brushes
Using these products increases the risk of dullness, discoloration, pitting and surface damage. In most cases, warm water and mild dish soap are enough to clean your epoxy floors. Additionally, you can use a regular mop, a microfiber mop or a microfiber cloth to clean the floors without risking damage.
Cost-Effective
The installation cost may be higher than other materials, but epoxy flooring is a good investment for your kitchen. There are fewer repairs involved because of the strong, durable surface, and the longevity alone makes the installation worth every penny. Plus, you don’t need to purchase specialized cleaners for epoxy flooring.
Water Resistant
Splashes, spills and condensation are inevitable in a kitchen, but epoxy flooring is water-resistant. This makes it easier to clean liquids before they stain or damage your kitchen floor. A water-resistant surface also prevents mold growth in a space that revolves around people and food.
Heat Resistant
Epoxy flooring is heat resistant, making this flooring ideal around the stove and oven. With a heat and water-resistant surface, hot splashes and spills are no match for your kitchen floor. In addition to maintaining your flooring, the heat-resistant surface can help prevent severe kitchen fires.
Aesthetic
While the seamless, glossy surface is beautiful enough for most kitchens, you have the opportunity to customize your epoxy floor. Whether you want a neutral color, like gray, or a bolder shade of blue, epoxy floors come in various colors to match your kitchen design. You can also choose from a range of finishes, from matte to textured, to create a functional but stylish kitchen.
Epoxy Flooring vs. Tile Flooring in Kitchens
Tile is a common choice, so you may wonder which is the right choice for your kitchen. It helps to compare the various factors of each flooring. This way, you can choose the best material for your home in Phoenix.
Cost-Effectiveness
The installation costs of both epoxy and tile are in the same range, but the durability and longevity of epoxy flooring can save you money over the years. This is especially true in larger areas or spaces with a lot of foot traffic. As you can see, tile does not have the same durability as epoxy. Therefore, you may spend additional money to repair or replace your tile flooring later.
Durability
While epoxy and tile both offer a level of durability, tiles are still prone to chips and cracks from strong impacts. Whether you are hosting a gathering or accidentally drop heavy cookware, there is a risk of damaging your tile floor. Epoxy can also withstand spaces with children and pets, where messes and allergens are inevitable.
Maintenance
Tiles are low maintenance, and you can usually wipe them clean. However, the grouting is porous, and this makes the flooring more prone to stains, damage and mold growth. The grout requires regular maintenance or occasional replacement. Meanwhile, your entire epoxy floor is non-porous, making this flooring a healthier option.
Longevity
Epoxy and tile flooring can both last up to 20 years with proper care, but tile and grout are more prone to cracks, chips and stains than epoxy. Therefore, your epoxy flooring may last longer without needing a repair or replacement.
While both types of flooring have their benefits, we still feel epoxy is the better investment because it’s easier to maintain, saves money and lasts for years. The grout is what makes the tile flooring more susceptible to damage, so you can avoid those grout issues by choosing epoxy for your kitchen.
Schedule an Epoxy Floor Installation With Our Team
In business since 2004, our company uses epoxy flooring to create the space you have in mind. Our experts can install epoxy flooring for a variety of reasons, from covering up damage to upgrading your interior design. Furthermore, we ensure every team member undergoes training to help with solid and metallic epoxy floors. We also offer concrete flooring, polyaspartic coatings and crylic overlays.
Our team can help you choose the right type of epoxy flooring for your kitchen in Phoenix, including the colors and finishes. We can also install epoxy flooring in commercial spaces, adding a professional touch to most businesses. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and you can check out our high ratings on Google, HomeAdvisor and Facebook.
When you’re ready to upgrade your kitchen to epoxy flooring, contact Valley Concrete Coatings & Polishing today. We’ll send an expert to discuss your project. We provide flooring services in Phoenix, Scottsdale and the surrounding areas.
