V4 Flooring for Kitchen
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Comments (13)What a brilliant idea, extending the worktop to half the depth of the fridge! Without this detail the fridge would look awkward, but this way looks perfectly integrated. Congratz!...See MoreKitchen installation - flooring under units?
Comments (1)Hi, Here's a link to a thread with the same question. Interesting read for you, I think. I would agree with floor first. Have you asked your kitchen fitter for his reason to say floor last? https://www.houzz.co.uk/discussions/3661752/floors-before-or-after-fitting-kitchen-units Good luck with your project. It can be stressful. But worth it in the end....See MoreQuickstep or Amtico flooring for Kitchen/Hall/Playroom floor
Comments (12)We had Polyflor installed in all bathrooms and have taken the decision to do the whole of downstairs in it also. I have 3 small children with lots of energy that like to run round the new open space. The thing that swung it for me having paid for a number of full size samples in Karndean and Polyflor was how slippy the Karndean was compared to the Polyflor. Also the Polyflor doesn't catch the light and reflect the same as the Karndean....See Morevibration on kitchen floor when walking around kitchen island
Comments (3)Hi NYC, I have seen this problem before. Is the floor on joists or is it a solid concrete floor? If it's on joists you may have a real problem as it sounds as if the joists are bouncing under the weight. This is a very large island therefore very heavy. If the island is on joists and these are moving you need to underpin the floor by adding steel underneath or building up brick piers under the joists to stop the flexing. I would suggest you address this urgently. I would advise you to have a structural engineer look at it. If it's on concrete this shouldn't be such an issue (Hope you're on concrete) Assuming concrete there should not be any movement on the floor so the issue is with the flooring material. Check to see if it has been laid tight to the walls if so the flooring material will expand with any changes in temperature or moisture absorbed from the concrete. The floor should be laid with a gap between it and the wall then the skirting boards fitted over the top to cover the expansion gap. This way the floor can expand and contract without creaking or buckling. Hope that helps, Martin www.ange-martin.com...See More
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last yearI can understand your love of wood, there is very little that is quite as beautiful, but for a kitchen something more hardwearing like porcelain, with underfloor heating, would be perfect. There are some amazing stone effects porcelain tiles that are simply stunning and look so authentic. There are also wood effect porcelain tiles which look very convincing too. Here’s just a few examples
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We have engineered oak throughout except bedrooms which are carpeted and bathrooms which are tiled. It’s warm to walk on even in winter. Yes, you do have to mop up spills quickly - I have a runner from IKEA in front of the sink and a mat under the dog bowls.
It’sOur engineered oak has been down for seven years. Yes, you have to wipe up spills but I have a runner from IKEA in front of the sink and a mat under the dog bowls. There are a few small scratches, and a few water marks when I haven’t been quick enough to dry the dog’s beard after he’s had a long drink! I think you have to decide what’s important to you. For me, the warmth and character of the oak floor and worktop outweighed the perfection of alternative materials. Good luck!
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