choosing a kitchen floor

Changing the flooring in your kitchen can  make a huge and immediate difference to the overall look of the room.  Whether you are upgrading an existing kitchen floor or are changing your whole kitchen entirely, it is vital to choose the right option as this is probably the floor in your home that will get the most wear, day in, day out.

There are lots of things to consider when looking at options for a kitchen floor, the ultimate aim should be to achieve a good balance of practicality and durability along with a look that best suits your own personal taste and home decor.

In most households the kitchen is the busiest and most used room in the home.  Modern kitchen spaces tend to be designed not only for food preparation and cooking, but also for dining, relaxing and socialising.  It is  important that you really consider the best type and design of flooring to best suit your kitchen space.

choice of floors

There are literally hundreds of different flooring materials and designs for kitchen areas.  At Henry Ashe, we have selected a comprehensive range of products that will  most suit your kitchen style and at the same time meet your all important budget.  The main types of kitchen flooring we provide are:

luxury vinyl tiles (LVT)

cushion or sheet vinyl

engineered wood flooring

laminate flooring

bamboo flooring

cork flooring

rubber flooring

visit our showroom in Frating to see suitable floors for your kitchen

remember, we can supply you flooring for your own DIY installation...or, if you prefer we can fit it for you if you prefer! 

luxury vinyl tiles (LVT )& vinyl sheet flooring

brands inlcude: Project Floors, Amtico, Karndean, Polyfloor Secura, Halls  

Vinyl flooring is very comfortable underfoot, is highly durable and as it is resistant to moisture and humidity it will not swell, warp, crack or break .  Most importantly in a kitchen environment, vinyl  is  very easy to maintain and keep clean.  Vinyl is usually  suitable for use with underfloor heating systems.

Luxury vinly tiles and sheet vinyl come in a huge arrray of types, colours and textures, from traditional finishes to highly contemporary designs.  Technological development has led to flooring manufacturers producing incredibly accurte copies of real wood, stone, slate etc...it is sometimes difficult  visually to  tell between the vinyl and the real materials.

engineered wood flooring

brands include: Woodpecker, Kahrs

A real wooden floor can add great character, warmth and often financial value to your home.  In kitchen areas where there may be spills, care must be taken to make sure the wood surface has been adequately treated to withstand the rigours of day to day life.  Engineered wood is usually constructed in 3 layers: a base of either high desnity fibreboard or softwood, a layer of the chosen species wood (eg.oak) and a top layer of up to 5 coats UV lacquer or oil.  Careful cleaning and correct maintenance will give you a floor that lasts for years and years.

laminate flooring

brands include: Woodpecker, Pergo

Laminate flooring creates an authentic looking wood plank (or slate etc), finish with a hard wearing finish, and is a cost effective alternative to the 'real' thing.  Most laminate floors we sell are made from high density fibreborad with a decorative wood grain foil finish and a transparent, but hard wearing meleamine surface. 

cork flooring

Cork has been used as a flooring material for many years. It is exeptionally comfortable to walk on as it is both warm underfloot and soft, giving a sense of luxury to your home.  Natually anti-bacterial cork can be cleaned by sweeping/vacuuming and damp mopping, it is also highly fire retardant. 

bamboo  flooring

Entirely natural, tremendously strong and highly versatile, bamboo is a sustainable  (bamboo can grow up to 1 metre a day!) which is practical and attractive as a kitchen flooring material and an excellent alternative to a wooden floor.

rubber flooring

Rubber flooring comes in an incredible choice of colours, finishes and textures.  With its naturally insulating properties, rubber helps to keep your kitchen warm and can absorb noise.  In addition to this, rubber resists water and burns, is very hygenic, has good slip resistance and is well suited to allergy sufferers.