Laminate floor in Kitchen

mickman

Hi Everyone

Building new house and just cant find a tile that we like, we also prefer the look of timber so we are hoping to put laminate floors in the kitchen

Has anyone ever done this and does it work out ok ?

I understand that a lot of water damage would damage the timber but is this the only worry ? Our washing machine etc will be in a different room

septictank

I put them down in my kitchen about 8 years ago and are still fine.
I got them in B&Q, they were marked as kitchen boards and are more hard wearing than normal boards.
I went for a tilled effect but think you can get them in wood effect, they are a bit more expensive but wort it.

mickman

septictank wrote: »

I put them down in my kitchen about 8 years ago and are still fine.
I got them in B&Q, they were marked as kitchen boards and are more hard wearing than normal boards.
I went for a tilled effect but think you can get them in wood effect, they are a bit more expensive but wort it.

thanks

stra

Should be no problem. Another option is to tile using a wood effect tile. There's some really nice ones out there now.

miezekatze

We were considering this but got tiles in the end. It turned out our back door was leaky and we came home to a big puddle in the kitchen once after it rained all day. I'm so glad we got tiles and I'd never consider anything else in the kitchen now. It's just such a hassle having to replace the floors if there is an issue.

stra

mickman wrote: »

Hi Everyone

Building new house and just cant find a tile that we like, we also prefer the look of timber so we are hoping to put laminate floors in the kitchen

Has anyone ever done this and does it work out ok ?

I understand that a lot of water damage would damage the timber but is this the only worry ? Our washing machine etc will be in a different room

Sent you a pm for wood effect tiles.

stephenmarr

were currently looking at laminate flooring for the kitchen also.

The ones were probably are going to go for are

Quick Step flooring.

They do a waterproof laminate which would be perfect in a kitchen.

Quotes €3200 for kitchen, conservatory, hallway, 2 sitting rooms and master bedroom includes underlay.

Roughly 96 sq yards

Fitting will be done myself.

eddhorse

Im sorry we didnt get wood flooring.
Stupid slate tiles !!

I dont see the necessity of installing any tiles in houses in Ireland. Bathroomor Kitchen, whats the point, they are always cold ,Can someone please explain?

Handsandtools

There's a new laminate floors water resistant for bathrooms and kitchens on the market.

mickman

thanks guys. wouldnt be too worried about getting wet as the back door wont open on to the kitchen either. I just dont like the look of tiles in the kitchen. The irish love with tiles seems to stem from the same as our love for block houses - makes no real sense

@stephenmarr - did you get the waterproof stuff for all the rooms ?

hfallada

eddhorse wrote: »

Im sorry we didnt get wood flooring.
Stupid slate tiles !!

I dont see the necessity of installing any tiles in houses in Ireland. Bathroomor Kitchen, whats the point, they are always cold ,Can someone please explain?

But you bought a natural stone tile, which happen to require maintenance and arent that hard wearing. On the other if you brought a porcelain tile, in about 50 years it will look as good as the day you put it in. Porcelain tiles are extremely hard wearing and have colour throughout the whole tile, so the colour doesnt change over time.

Tile are hard wearing and easy to keep clean. Yes they can be cold, but a lot of homes are not installed with underfloor heating, so thats no longer an issue. If you have a classic black and white porcelain tile in your hall. Its not never going to go out of style. Where as a laminte floor will have to be replace every 10-15 years and a lot of potential buyer for your house if you see it. Will think its cheap and a thing they will replace if they buy your house

mickman

hfallada wrote: »

But you bought a natural stone tile, which happen to require maintenance and arent that hard wearing. On the other if you brought a porcelain tile, in about 50 years it will look as good as the day you put it in. Porcelain tiles are extremely hard wearing and have colour throughout the whole tile, so the colour doesnt change over time.

Tile are hard wearing and easy to keep clean. Yes they can be cold, but a lot of homes are not installed with underfloor heating, so thats no longer an issue. If you have a classic black and white porcelain tile in your hall. Its not never going to go out of style. Where as a laminte floor will have to be replace every 10-15 years and a lot of potential buyer for your house if you see it. Will think its cheap and a thing they will replace if they buy your house

porcelain tiles are a nightmare to clean as they streak. I have them in my hall / kitchen in current house and they are freezing cold - i would never put them down again.

stephenmarr

@mickman
We havent put them in yet but its what were going for.

Fendy

We put Quick Step laminate tile in our kitchen 10 years ago and they still look as good as new, they're not cold underfoot and are very easy to keep clean.

Remind Me Tomorrow

hfallada wrote: »

But you bought a natural stone tile, which happen to require maintenance and arent that hard wearing. On the other if you brought a porcelain tile, in about 50 years it will look as good as the day you put it in. Porcelain tiles are extremely hard wearing and have colour throughout the whole tile, so the colour doesnt change over time.

Tile are hard wearing and easy to keep clean. Yes they can be cold, but a lot of homes are not installed with underfloor heating, so thats no longer an issue. If you have a classic black and white porcelain tile in your hall. Its not never going to go out of style. Where as a laminte floor will have to be replace every 10-15 years and a lot of potential buyer for your house if you see it. Will think its cheap and a thing they will replace if they buy your house

I have to disagree. I have porcelain tiles in the kitchen and they crack easily when something is dropped on them, they are a nightmare to clean and my biggest pet hate of all - grout. It gets worn and dirty and completely destroys the aesthetics of the floor. You will be hard pressed to find a tiler willing to regrout for you because it is on your knees, hard elbow work and it simply isn't worth it for a professional.

I'm now looking into getting hard wearing engineered wooden floors. If there is a leak and the floor gets destroyed, then that's what I pay home insurance for. Lets be honest, it's unlikely and depending on the floor type can often dry out or can be replaced easily as appliances will be on the edge side of the floor, partly under the skirting. (always have some spares!)

Handsandtools

Remind Me Tomorrow wrote: »

I have to disagree. I have porcelain tiles in the kitchen and they crack easily when something is dropped on them, they are a nightmare to clean and my biggest pet hate of all - grout. It gets worn and dirty and completely destroys the aesthetics of the floor. You will be hard pressed to find a tiler willing to regrout for you because it is on your knees, hard elbow work and it simply isn't worth it for a professional.

I'm now looking into getting hard wearing engineered wooden floors. If there is a leak and the floor gets destroyed, then that's what I pay home insurance for. Lets be honest, it's unlikely and depending on the floor type can often dry out or can be replaced easily as appliances will be on the edge side of the floor, partly under the skirting. (always have some spares!)

I was on BAU 2015 this January and a lot of companies now supply laminate flooring but not made out of hardboard but plastic. They are waterproof and lasts a lot longer than usual laminate floors.
I can give company names if interested, PM me!