Choosing Porcelains Over Other Materials for Your Kitchen Floor?

There’s no doubt that one of the biggest challenges when you are remodelling your kitchen is choosing the best type of flooring for the project. We tend to spend a lot of time in our kitchens, which usually means that we want the most suitable material for this area of our home. Options will generally include various types of natural stones, man-made porcelains, and solid or engineered wooden floors. Some of us might even prefer real natural stones, which we accept are unbeatable in their appearance and feel, or the warmth of natural or machined wooden flooring however, what most people find works best in kitchens in most cases are man-made porcelain tiles.

So, why are porcelain tiles usually considered the best option for kitchens by many?

Below, we have outlined the 4 main reasons why.

1. Extensive Variety of Options

When you are looking for a new floor for your kitchen, regardless of what type of material you prefer, you would want many options to choose from, this may be the feel or the appearance, or you may want a certain pattern, and not all types of floors give you that many options. This is an area where porcelain tiles certainly exceed. Not only do you have many different colours to choose from in various porcelain ranges, but you also have the option of different patterns, prints, anti-slip certified options and even natural marble and natural wood imitation tiles that can look and feel as good as the real thing. Not to mention actual precise patterns like some of our ranges which of course is not possible with any other type of materials.

2. Low Maintenance

Kitchens, kitchens, kitchens. Cleaning is a burden for some but as we all know, kitchens always need to appear spotless and hygienic. Yes, we are not stating that real natural stone tiles or wooden flooring cannot be spotless or hygienic, but to get them that way, a lot more care and attention are needed, from using the suitable chemicals for each type of surface to having to clean and sealing them regularly. With porcelain tiles, all you usually need is a mop and a bucket with any off-the-shelf surface cleaners. No need to research what cleaner works best or what will not damage your floor tiles, and there is no need to periodically seal porcelains to protect them.

3. Hard Wearing and Durable

Most of us tend to spend a lot of time in our kitchen. Not just for regular old meal time and preparation, most families and visiting friends even tend to gather around in kitchens for chats, probably because we spend so much time in them already. Man-made porcelains are some of the hardest-wearing materials to use in any area, so this makes them just perfect for kitchen installations, where there will be a lot of foot traffic. And being resistant to water absorption and staining, you don’t need to worry too much about spills, as cleaning them is quite easy without lasting damage on your tile's surface.

4. Added Value for Money

Remodelling kitchens normally means you are going to be spending a lot of money however, man-made porcelains generally have some of the cheapest flooring options to choose from on a budget. Choosing the correct tile can also add some value to your property. Being hard-wearing and easy to maintain for a prolonged amount of time also means you get a much better value for your money compared to other types of materials.

There are many reasons why we would choose wooden floor tiles or natural stone tiles for our kitchen floor. The warmer tones and feel of real wood, the unbeatable appearance of various natural stones with a unique look and the feel of being one with nature itself are all very valid reasons. But if you are after a very particular look that is easy to clean, and maintain and will still add value to your property for a fraction of the cost of the alternatives, then man-made porcelain tiles are, no doubt, at the top of your list as your preferred kitchen floor material.