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The choice of floor covering for the kitchen, unlike living rooms, is influenced not only by your taste and design preferences, but also by practical requirements. A good floor covering in the kitchen should be strong enough to withstand any exposure to moisture, grease and other corrosive substances, and easy to wash. On the other hand, today's abundance of materials in building stores allows you to easily select the cover suitable for any design. you can find any material suitable for your kitchen in any parts of Canada ranging from hardwood flooring Guelph to Toronto.

Linoleum


• Firstly, it is quite inexpensive and durable (the service life of the coating is about 8-10 years on average).
• Secondly, it is easy to fit and does not require special care.
• Thirdly, linoleum has excellent heat and sound insulation.
• Finally, now there is an extremely wide choice of linoleum designs.
Linoleum is divided into three types - household, semi-commercial and commercial. Each type corresponds to its wear resistance class:

Household linoleum

• Household linoleum has a low class of abrasion resistance (21-23) and is used only in residential areas with a low load on the surface. The use of such a linoleum in the kitchen would not be the right solution.
Semi-commercial linoleum
• Semi-commercial linoleum has increased resistance to abrasion, its class of wear resistance is 31-34. This is an ideal option for the kitchen.
Commercial linoleum
• Commercial linoleum is mainly used in industrial premises and large shopping centers with a maximum load on the surface. The wear resistance class of commercial linoleum is 41-43. The use of this type of linoleum in the kitchen is possible, but not appropriate because of the price of the material.

Ceramic tile

By popularity, ceramic tiles can compete with linoleum. Indeed, it is sturdy, well-washed, long-serving and without problems withstands all the unpleasant effects that the floor in the kitchen often undergoes. Neither the accidentally dropped knife, nor spilled fat will leave traces on its surface.
There are both cheap single-color tile options, as well as expensive ones, imitating other materials - marble, granite, valuable wood or even onyx.
Tile for kitchen floor, selected according to the following parameters:
The appearance of the tile depends on the layer of enamel
• Type of enamel - responsible for the appearance of the tile and making it firm and waterproof.

Tile is not resistant to mechanical impact

• Mechanical properties - bending resistance, surface hardness. Resistance to bending is measured in mega-pascals (MPa). According to international standards (N 100 and ISO 1054-4), the resistance of unglazed tiles to bending should not be less than 27 MPa. As for hardness, it is divided into five classes by classification. For flooring in the kitchen, tiles of the third and fourth classes are recommended.

Tiles should be resistant to active liquids.

• Resistant to aggressive environment - as the tiles in the kitchen are exposed to temperature, acid and alkaline liquids, its protection must be at least class B. The class of your tile can be found from the accompanying certificate or from the information on the package.

Laminate

Panels laminate are mounted even easier than ceramic tiles, and a wide choice allows you to choose the material of any shade. However, the laminate does not like dirt, moisture and mechanical influences.
Laminate as linoleum is divided into classes of wear resistance:
• The shortest period of operation for a laminate with a 21 grade wear resistance. This type of laminate has not a high price and poor technical characteristics. Suffice it to mention that such a laminate has no protection against moisture, so it is strictly not recommended to use it in the kitchen.
• A laminate with grade 22-23 of wear resistance, it is possible to use it in the kitchen, but its service life will not exceed five years.
• The most suitable for the kitchen option is laminate 31-32 class. This material has a beautiful appearance and a high degree of protection from moisture and mechanical stress.

Wooden Flooring

The wooden floor in the kitchen is not very common, but the original version of the cover, especially if it fits into the overall design of the apartment. Wooden floor in the kitchen can be of two types:

Parquet flooring in the kitchen

• Parquet floor can be a good addition to the interior of the kitchen. However, the parquet has practically the same disadvantages as the laminate - it is not very resistant to moisture, despite the coating of varnish. Even small scratches can lead to damage to the protective coating.
• The wooden floor made of a solid board is suitable for the kitchen, of course, if the boards are properly processed. Instead of the usual floorboard it will be safer to lay the floor of the planks.

This material is environmentally friendly and very pleasant to the touch. It will last you for many years, and when the surface is aged - you can sand it and again cover it with varnish. However, it is also one of the most expensive materials, especially if the price also includes inexpensive installation and fit.

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