Cork floors are great in kitchens. They have some natural cushioning and sound reduction qualities and they breath. Look for quality materials, not box store stuff though. Nicer cork comes in a variety of colors and patterns and as tiles or engineered floating type panels.
Engineered bamboo---especially laminated strand bamboo---is also very beautiful and comes in just about any color from near white to ebony. Again, buy good flooring not box store stuff.
Good companies put exceptional finishes on both bamboo and cork flooring and warrant it for an extended period of time.
I have used products from this company quite a bit, and clients and installers seem pleased with it, but am not endorsing it as the only or even the best source. It will give you a starting point as to what to look for though. Your local QUALITY FLOORING store might be worth a visit too.
http://www.duro-design.com/index.cfm/floating-cork-flooring/
Engineered bamboo---especially laminated strand bamboo---is also very beautiful and comes in just about any color from near white to ebony. Again, buy good flooring not box store stuff.
Good companies put exceptional finishes on both bamboo and cork flooring and warrant it for an extended period of time.
I have used products from this company quite a bit, and clients and installers seem pleased with it, but am not endorsing it as the only or even the best source. It will give you a starting point as to what to look for though. Your local QUALITY FLOORING store might be worth a visit too.
http://www.duro-design.com/index.cfm/floating-cork-flooring/
