The kitchen is a special place in the apartment where family members gather more often than other premises. In turn, the floor acts as the most important and integral part of the kitchen design. When you choose a floor covering in the kitchen during the repair of the apartment, it is necessary to proceed from sympathy for a specific material, as well as take into account the features of such a room, financial capabilities.
Due to the specifics of such a room, the kitchen floor should be equipped with a coating that will not be washed, will be resistant to moisture, fat, evaporation, it is easy to tolerate frequent washing processes that are required for the room.
Porcelain tiles, anti -slip tiles, natural or artificial stone, a tree with a special coating resistant to moisture, household linoleum — the most suitable options for the material for the kitchen.
By aesthetic capabilities and practicality, it is best to choose ceramic tiles. This material is durable, has high stiffness indicators, so that ceramic tiles will not be deformed or bended. Due to its fire resistance and refractory, this option is often used for facing fireplaces and furnaces. It is worth noting that ceramic tiles are not burning, and will also protect the surface from the action of fire, during heating will not distinguish toxic substances. In addition, ceramic type tile excludes the conduct of electric current, will not be destroyed during contact with chemicals, and will not change the color as a result of the effects of direct rays of the sun.
Such material is hygienic, on it microbes do not live for a long time and do not multiply. These properties and, together with ease of cleaning, endow ceramic tiles with optimal qualities for flooring in the kitchen. In addition, it is possible to perfectly combine floor tiles with a “apron”, wall ornament or working surfaces. Thanks to the current variety of tile collections, which exists in the modern market, you can realize the plans of designers that cannot be compared with other materials. In addition to advantages, ceramic tiles have minor, but disadvantages.
Firstly, this is hard material, as a result, falling dishes will fight in any case, but forks and knives that do not fall, they will not be able to damage ceramics, will not leave traces.
Tiles are cold material and not very comfortable in the room, in which in some cases it is necessary to be several hours. However, it is fashionable to conduct a “warm floor” system under the tile, as a result it will be much more comfortable. On this floor, you can even walk barefoot, excluding the feeling of discomfort from the cold.
