29
Oct

The Pros And Cons Of 3 Different Tiling Options For Your Kitchen

With the Home and Garden Network constantly bombarding the modern American with images of idyllic homes and luxury living, the home remodeling market has boomed. Although many people are simply trying to turn their drab house into the home of their dreams, there are many practical reasons to perform a few upgrades throughout your space. Minor kitchen remodels, for example, offer an average return on investment (ROI) of 82.7% — even if you don’t end up living in this same house for the rest of your life, you can benefit from putting a little extra money into it.

“Minor” remodels can vary in definition, but kitchens generally refer to one aspect of the entire room. If you decide that your flooring is what you want to focus on, here are three tiling options to get you started on your kitchen remodeling journey.

 

  • Natural Stone: Second only to hardwood flooring if you want to add resale value to your home, natural stone is waterproof, extremely durable, and can add a rustic, designer charm to the room. With options such as travertine, slate, and marble, you’ll be sure to find a color and style to match the color palette of your kitchen. Natural stone tiles need to be periodically sealed to protect from damage, and, unfortunately, they are very expensive. If you’re playing the long game and want to enjoy a high-quality floor that will boost the value of your house in the decades to come, it’s well worth the cost.

 

  • Vinyl Flooring: Vinyl kitchen floors are tough as nails and a fraction of the cost of natural stone. They are highly water-resistant (some even waterproof), are easy to clean and maintain, and can definitely keep up with the traffic of a busy family. However, as affordable though they may be, they will do absolutely nothing to increase the value of your home. If you’re adamant about never moving again, they are a great budget and family-friendly choice.

 

  • Hardwood: Everybody loves a good hardwood floor. They’re classy and can handle just about anything that’s thrown at them. Perfect for open plan homes because they allow for a seamless transition, hardwood floors definitely increase resell value, but they will also break the bank. Again, it depends on your preferences!

 

Regardless of which flooring option you choose, there are a number of excellent flooring companies available to make your dream a reality — no more watching those HGTV shows and suffering at the state of you own kitchen.