would laminate flooring be ok in he kitchen?

Answer 1

Yes, but make sure it is the type of laminate that is rated for kitchens. Some of the laminates on the market have a porous substrate backing and will swell just like particle board if it gets wet.

Pergo makes a select product that has a higher density core. Wilsonart has two different levels that would work for you. Stay away from their bottom line product. It will swell if water is present. The top product from Wilsonart is called Estate and it has a core that has a concrete based center core and is even rated for commercial use. Formica Laminate has a great product line as well. You will find several good laminate companies, check out their websites for warranty, especially on water issues. If you have a dishwasher leak or a slow refrigerator ice maker line leak, usually something like this will be covered under a homeowner's policy. But from the day to day cleaning you don't want a laminate that will give way in 6 months or a year to chipping and peeling.

ON QUALITY: The one thing you will find is that as you go for quality in a laminate, your cost will go up as well. You can do a hardwood plank product for nearly the same cost and sometimes cheaper than laminate. Hardwood also adds equity to your home, where laminate will not.

Good luck with your new floor.

Answer 2

I bought some thinking I would use it in the bathroom but in the small print on the packet it says don't use in areas of humidity, eg kitchen and bathroom. Maybe it depends on the type, but you ought to check what it says on the packet.

Answer 3

Absolutely.

Answer 4

if its the snap kind make sure you glue all the edges so water doesnot ruin it