If you’re searching for a kitchen floor that’s environmentally friendly, look no more. Now, there
are separate green products available. These include bamboo, cork and linoleum that are right
linoleum. The old standby that fitted in to the sun set decades ago is back in action. The fact that
its green is only part of its popular appeal, besides being natural product made form linseed and
plant materials linoleum is also water resistant, easy to clean and comfortable under foot. Unlike
its predecessor which has a rather dated appearance and limited palette today’s linoleum offers
many choices and vibrant colors and design possibilities plus linoleum is still available in both
sheets and tiles. The fact that the color runs throughout the top layer is also a big plus because
scratches are less likely to show.
If you are looking for a wood floor but our concerned about harvesting mature hardwood trees
than bamboo and cork are just the ticket. Take bamboo who would think the seemingly
lightweight woody grass would be one of the strongest wood floors around. Yet this fast growing
regenerating plant has the tinsel strength of the steel. This makes for a highly durable kitchen
floor that resists swelling and construction which changes in humidity. The flooring is pre finish
and engineer with tong in grove joints just like standard solid wood. Along with the bamboo cork
is another green flooring that has some special qualities. It comes from the cork oak tree that
flourishes in the Mediterranean and the cork is actually from the outer bark of the tree. This bark
is carefully stripped away by hand without harm to the tree which grows new cork bark all over
again. What makes corks such a unique flooring material is it cellular honey cone structure that
gives a caution like feel under foot absorbing vibrations and sound. If dented or press by heels its
natural elasticity allows it to spring back. Cork comes in pre finish tiles in a range of colors and
patterns.
The tiles had a natural non slip surface that makes an ideal for wet areas like kitchen floors. You
don’t need to be environmentally minded to see that remarkable benefits of cork, bamboo and
linoleum. They are comfort, durability and visual design options make them stunning alternatives
to traditional flooring.