subject: Both A Durable And Affordable Kitchen Flooring Material - Vinyl Flooring Has Many Strong Selling Poi [print this page] One of the oldest types of kitchen flooring material vinyl kitchen flooring has stood the test of time and continues to remain both functional and economic. Both of these alone can be the decided factor if you are on a limited budget and can't afford some of the more expensive flooring options. Also vinyl flooring is amount the easiest materials for a normal home owner to install. This can further decrease the cost and save even more money.
Vinyl comes in different thicknesses and you should get the thickest possible that you can afford with what you have budgeted for flooring, this will go a long way in increasing overall lifespan. It is also best to get the vinyl flooring that has a solid color threw the entire sheet which can help keep it looking newer longer. This is even more important if you get the vinyl with a design of when it wears you will be even more unhappy because it never wears evenly.
Back in the days before kitchen remodeling was so popular the vinyl flooring only came in six foot wide rolls which will often make a kitchen look smaller then it really is, especially in smaller kitchens. This has been fixed by the vinyl flooring manufacturers making twelve foot wide sheets which give the room a more open and airy feeling.
Positives of Vinyl Flooring:
-Soft to walk on (this will change depending on what is under the vinyl too)
-Highly durable
-Easy on the budget
-Resistant to water when properly sealed
Cons:
-Lower grade vinyl will fade over time
-If not properly installed the edges have a tendency to curl.
For an average cost of between $1.50-5.50 vinyl is one of the most inexpensive options out there today. If you combine this with how easy it is to maintain and the variety of options out there today vinyl is a strong runner for almost any but the high-end kitchens.
