Kitchen and bathroom flooring.

7 years ago

We have cushion flooring in both the bathroom and kitchen but has become damaged with knives and crockery being dropped on it etc. My husband won't put tiles down and I don't want carpet as we are quite clumsy with spillages!
Any suggestions please?

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Jonathan

7 years ago

Amtico, Karndean or similar- almost bullet proof

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Property Reviver Ltd
7 years ago
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I have recently refurbished a kitchen and I used luxury vinyl tiling. The well known makes are Karndean and Amtico. I can highly recommend LVT. It looks and feels good and it is much tougher than standard vinyl flooring. I used Wickes Luxury Vinyl Flooring and it is currently on special offer :-)

I hope that helps.
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Zeyko Kitchens
7 years ago
We recommend Amtico also
billnfran
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks so much for your prompt answer. I have had a look and it seems to be the answer if I can persuade my husband!
Tim Summers
7 years ago
Amtico 100%. We moved house, the old kitchen floor was Amtico and been down 20 odd years and still looked as good as new. We replaced with Amtico as we ripped the kitchen out and wanted everything new - not a bad thing to say about it.
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Contemporary Home Design Ltd
7 years ago
As above LVT flooring is simply the best - Amtico but also Cavalio do the same but are much more affordable - can be purchased from CHD.
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Sara Levy Designs
7 years ago
Believe it or not, you can also buy modern cork floor that is soft and warm under your feet, and won't cost the earth!

From harvest to installation, cork flooring is possibly the most environmentally sustainable, non-toxic and healthy of all flooring surfaces.

Cork is harvested from the bark of the Quercus suber tree, more commonly referred to as a cork oak tree, which is grown in the Mediterranean region and has a life span up to 250 years. After the first 25 years of growth, the tree is stripped of its bark for the first time using traditional hand labor methods. This process is repeated every nine years with little or no affect on the health of the tree. During each harvest, about 50 percent of the bark is removed.

Unlike traditional wood flooring, the entire tree is not cut down, only the outside is removed. Harvesting does not harm the tree and a new layer of cork bark grows, making it a renewable resource. Ultimately, old age is what kills the trees, not the harvesting process.

Similar to growth of the raw material, manufacturing methods are also geared to protect the environment. To produce cork flooring, virgin cork bark and post-industrial waste cork from the manufacturing of other cork products is ground into small granules. During the manufacturing process, all raw materials are consumed, either for the finished flooring product or as an energy source. Production waste of cork dust and tree trimmings are burned in furnaces that supply heat to bake the cork tiles.

For people with allergies, cork flooring is an ideal surface. It is antimicrobial and less likely to be affected by mold and mildew. It does not absorb dust or pollen, making it easier to rid the home of these potential allergens.

The benefits of cork don’t end there. The bark contains a substance called suberin, a waxy waterproof substance present in the cell walls of cork tissue and a natural insect repellent. Suberin also protects cork from fire and when cork is burned, it does not release any toxic gasses.

And to add to its bounty of riches, the insulating properties of cork flooring contribute to energy efficiency. Experts say that even a cork under-layment will provide significant insulation in the cold months.
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Crystal Interiors
7 years ago
click vinyl flooring may be an option , easy to lay and cost effective
User
7 years ago
Just going to tag onto this conversation, we are currently looking at Amtico but put off by the cost of professional installation, as we like to do everything ourselves to save cost. Does anyone have an experience of fitting the Amtico Click product, and is it as good quality, and does it wear just the same as the other products?
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Crystal Interiors
7 years ago
Various brands in the market place now

Many of these are equal to Amtico
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Property Reviver Ltd
7 years ago
If you are happy doing the installation yourself then I would definitely recommend you have a look at the other brands on the market as suggested by Crystal Interiors.
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The Panel Company
7 years ago
https://www.panelcompany.co.uk/flooring-tiles.html

Take a look at our luxury vinyl flooring collection.

Order your free samples to see what colour and type suits you best.

If I can help you with anything please drop me a message - good luck with your project!

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