Kitchen and Cabinet Questions

Is a hardwood floor too delicate for kitchen use? With the right maintenance and treatment, it can be just as practical as any other type of floor. Why not take advantage of its natural beauty to compliment your cabinet hardware and enhance your kitchen remodeling plans?

There are both advantages and disadvantages to including a hardwood floor as part of your kitchen remodeling project.

Advantages of a Hardwood Floor in Your Kitchen

• Looks: If your kitchen cabinet hardware is faced in wood, you can stain the floor to match while you are remodeling.
• Feel: If the aim of your kitchen remodeling is to achieve a warm and natural feel, cabinet hardware and a floor made from wood will help you get the look you want.
• Durability: With the right treatment, a hardwood floor in your kitchen will last for many years.

Maintenance Aspects of Remodeling with a Hardwood Floor

Hardwood is prone to water damage so you must take care to minimize spills. You must also ensure that during remodeling you treat the floor with the proper polyurethane finish. You must refinish the floor every few years by sanding it and then reapplying the correct polyurethane finish.

Regular maintenance is essential, and includes vacuuming and mopping regularly to stop surface abrasions, and placing rugs at exterior entrances to catch most outside dirt. Keep clean rugs over floor areas that get the most wear, such as by the sink. You should stick felt protector pads on bottoms of legs of furniture, to prevent marks and dents.

With its natural beauty, durability and versatility when matched with any type of cabinet hardware, a hardwood floor can be a great way to enhance your kitchen.