When redecorating your kitchen, finding the perfect wood floor can be overwhelming. There are a huge amount of wood grades, finishes, and species to choose from – so how do you choose the best flooring for your kitchen?
You can use our advice to find the best wood flooring for your kitchen. We will be exploring the most durable wood that can sustain high traffic and all the demands of a modern kitchen. Plus, styling ideas to help you create a beautiful space to cook, eat and relax.
Continue to read on as we share kitchen wood flooring inspiration.
Wood Finishes for Kitchens
With increased exposure to daily wear and tear, the finish you choose for a kitchen floor is extremely important. Because there is a chance of water reaching your floor, the finish must be splash and spill resistant. It must also be robust enough to resist the high foot traffic that a kitchen usually sees. Essentially, the finish acts as a layer of protection.
Learn more about the different wood finishes.
The Best Wood Species for Kitchens
There are many different species to choose from when it comes to hardwood flooring. Each comes with a range of characteristics that each give a different aesthetic.
Decide whether you want a modern look, as a clean, more uniform looking prime grade floor may be the best choice. If you want something that is a little more rustic, and looks a little more lived in, a nature grade floor may be the way to go.
Once you’ve decided this, you can start looking at different species.
Oak is a very versatile choice that is perhaps the most popular species for wood flooring, as it is so versatile when it comes to tone and texture – there are dozens of options to choose from.
If you want something that creates more of a statement, have a look at other hardwearing species such as American Black Walnut, or even Pine. American Black Walnut is well known for its rich tone, and Pine has a beautiful grain pattern that really makes a feature in a room.
Once you’ve chosen your species, you can turn your attention back to the most important thing when choosing a floor for your kitchen: the finish.
If you want something that creates more of a statement, have a look at other hardwearing species such as American Black Walnut, or even Pine. American Black Walnut is well known for its rich tone, and Pine has a beautiful grain pattern that really makes a feature in a room.
Once you’ve chosen your species, you can turn your attention back to the most important thing when choosing a floor for your kitchen: the finish.
While all our floors have durable finishes, you may find that a finish that sits on top of the surface of the wood like a lacquer is the best choice as it is so easy to maintain in an area that has such high footfall and the potential for spills.
Kitchen Floor Maintenance
When choosing a hardwood floor for a kitchen, be prepared to care for it properly. To avoid stains, mop away spills as soon as possible. On furniture such as tables and chairs, you can invest in protective tips and pads that stop the legs from denting the wood. We have Care Systems available that have been specially formulated for our floors. Designed to thoroughly clean your floor whilst remaining gentle enough to maintain the finish without stripping it away, we have Care systems available for all our lacquered floors and oiled floors, as well as white wood floors.
Read more: Floor Care Advice
Cost
The cost of wood depends on species, finish, and thickness. You can find individual pricing information on each product page. Remember to order a free sample so you can see the wood in real life. You’ll be able to place it in your kitchen space and test the colour against lighting, walls, and kitchen cabinets to ensure you’ve chosen the perfect tone, texture and grain for your home.
Final Thoughts
Hardwood flooring will create a beautiful kitchen design, you just need to select a species that’s durable and able to tolerate splashes of water. Whether you choose oak, pine, walnut (or something else!) if you care for and maintain your wood flooring, it’ll last and look amazing for decades to come. If you need any further advice on the best wood flooring for kitchens, get in touch with the Ted Todd team.