Are you worried about leaks if you install wooden floors in the kitchen?

When browsing beautiful home decor photos from abroad, people often wonder why Western countries like to install wooden floors in their kitchens. While it certainly makes the space look more open and spacious, aren't they worried about leaks? They're really going all out!

How exactly did they do it? Let's take a look ↓

First, let's take a look at kitchens in China. In a typical three-bedroom apartment, the kitchen usually occupies less than 10% of the space, and is only 6-7 square meters, which is really small.

If the walls can be altered, it is recommended to expand the kitchen as much as possible. If the walls cannot be altered, consider installing a large glass door or designing the kitchen as an open-plan space, which will make the kitchen look more open and spacious.

In addition, there is another overlooked detail that affects people's visual perception of the size of a kitchen: the treatment of the floor. If the floor remains continuous from the living room and dining room to the kitchen, the kitchen will appear larger.

Especially for small apartments, the use of continuous flooring and glass doors makes it feel like "two small, dark rooms have become one large space", making the whole home much brighter.

How to solve kitchen waterproofing?

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From a waterproofing perspective, is it possible to install wooden flooring in the kitchen?

The answer is yes!

First of all, the kitchen is not a place that needs to be "waterproofed".

The term "waterproofing" here refers to preventing water leakage and water accumulation in daily life (such as when showering in the bathroom or washing clothes on the balcony), not to accidental flooding caused by burst water pipes.

Waterproofing measures are only necessary in areas with standing water, such as applying waterproofing material to bathrooms and balconies. Even in newly renovated, unfinished apartments, developers are required to waterproof bathrooms and balconies.

However, since developers don't waterproof kitchens, many people also don't waterproof their kitchens when renovating their homes.

Because there is no standing water in the kitchen, even when mopping the floor, a relatively dry mop is now used instead of a wet mop head.

Water pipe explosions are also rare and abnormal events.

Therefore, when carrying out water and electricity renovations, pressure-resistant pipes should be used, and pressure tests should be conducted to ensure that the basic water pipes will not leak. As long as the water pipes and faucets are installed correctly, there will be no leaks.

What type of flooring is best for the kitchen?

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Once the kitchen is guaranteed to be leak-proof, the floor will only get a little water splashed from washing vegetables and dishes in the sink, which the wooden floor can easily handle.

My top recommendation is SPC stone plastic flooring.

This is also the type of flooring most commonly used in many home decor photos.

Although SPC flooring is not yet widespread in China, it has enormous potential. In Western countries such as Europe and the United States, SPC flooring (or RVP) has been widely used for five or six years.

The regions with the highest global demand are the United States, parts of Europe, and Southeast Asia. The waterproof and moisture-proof properties of SPC flooring are likely a reason for its popularity in Southeast Asian countries. Besides Europe and America, Southeast Asia is the region with the largest user of SPC flooring.

Traditional wood flooring is prone to blistering, mold, and warping in high humidity due to the hydrophilic nature of wood. SPC flooring, on the other hand, is composed mainly of stone powder and vinyl resin, which have no affinity for water and will not warp, blister, or mold when wet.

SPC flooring can be used with confidence in both the kitchen and bathroom (of course, tiles are still recommended for the shower area).

SPC flooring looks no different from traditional wood flooring, but comes in a wide variety of colors, including walnut, natural wood, oak, and mahogany, which is simply dazzling!

Four major advantages, it's simply unbeatable!

Fearless of formaldehyde

No glue is added during the production process, controlling formaldehyde production at the source, eliminating the need for airing out the odor, and ensuring safe living.

Waterproof and wear-resistant

Super waterproof, suitable for use in dry areas of kitchens and bathrooms; wear-resistant far superior to ordinary flooring, easily withstands daily wear and tear.

Easy to install

No glue required, quick installation, you can even do it yourself, ultra-thin design of 4-5.5mm, just lay it directly;

Extremely high cost performance

The price is cheap, and the installation fee is also cheap, allowing you to enjoy a high-quality home experience at a low cost.

In short, it perfectly embodies the phrase "good quality at a low price".

Qiannianzhou has also launched SPC flooring products, so please feel free to purchase them if needed!