Laminate in Kitchen

11-20-2011, 06:02 PM	#1
Tboy Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 21	Laminate in Kitchen We are getting close to looking at flooring for the kitchen reno, we don't like tile so is there a good laminate out there that will stand up in kitchen conditions? Is cork suitable for the kitchen, and can cork/laminate have under floor heating?

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11-20-2011, 06:27 PM	#2
rusty baker Pro Flooring Installer     Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 3,133	Laminate in Kitchen There are differing opinions, I think laminate is a bad idea in a kitchen. If moisture gets in the seams, the backing will swell and can fall apart or cause buckling. Why not a wood-look vinyl? __________________ "I'm twisted, not sick. Sick implies, I'll get better" Semi-Retired Installer Installing since 1973

11-20-2011, 06:46 PM	#3
Tboy Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 21	Laminate in Kitchen I am slab on grade and have laminate in the other parts of the house (same floor) the slab is not finished very well so I think it would be hard to use vinyl, unless it comes in a similar thickness as laminate.