Is it OK to put laminated floor in my kitchen?

Question

Is it OK to put laminated floor in my kitchen( like Pergo floor)? Are they good for kitchent floor?

Answer 1

Yes!  We installed one in our old house and I loved it.  It was so easy to install & easy to keep clean.  My Husband and I are planning on putting one in our new kitchen, because we loved it so much.

Answer 2

The only thing I would be concerned about would be if you spill water onto a laminate floor they become very slippy. You can sort this by applying certain finishes to the flooring but in my opinion you can't beat good old ceramic / stone tiles.

Answer 3

Yes you can do that.  You may want to use the special caulking as if you were doing a bathroom floor.  Talk to the people at your home improvement store.

Answer 4

Laminate flooring isn't supposed to get wet so you need to be careful in both kitchens and bathrooms. When cleaning, it's only recommended to damp mop it.

Answer 5

Laminate flooring is generally a good option for kitchen flooring.  You can put nonslip-backed mats at your sink(s) and range/cooktop to catch spills, if you like.  One contractor I work with says it can be hard to properly level a built-in refrigerator on a laminate floor, so factor that into your choices if you're opting for such an appliance.  Feel free to check out my blog for more kitchen design and remodeling ideas:

http://jgkitchens.blogspot.com