Kitchen flooring - Vinyl, Lino...?
 

Had some carpet put done today and I asked the fitter some questions about
getting some new flooring in the kitchen... seems like the 2 main choices
are Vinyl and Lino - i THINK I know the differences between the 2 but they
are pretty similar yes?

He also mentioned carpet? is that like proper carpet thats waterproof?? He
also mention somehting else which he said was £10/sqm said it was very good
quality and durable but i cant remember - think he said something about
rubber and gel?? lol sounds interesting...

We need something that is durable but also easy to clean up - we are
probably likely to get it muddy rather than dropping food on it....any tips?

Also perhaps the most important thing is it doesnt get your feet cold, the
tiles we currently have are crap and very cold - the guy said its ok to put
them ontop of the (plastic tiles) we already have..

And he did point out that we have to have all our appliances taken out - i
thin kthe washing machine and dishwasher + fridge are easy enough but i am a
bit worried about the gas cooker as i didnt put it on.. how many wires am i
likely gonna have to take off and is it safe for me to put it back on? will
i have to turn the gas off somewhere or will it be ok if the cooker isnt
connected (i am guessing its just the electrical plus and a gas pipe)

Cheers

"mo" wrote in message
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Had some carpet put done today and I asked the fitter some questions about
getting some new flooring in the kitchen... seems like the 2 main choices
are Vinyl and Lino - i THINK I know the differences between the 2 but they
are pretty similar yes?



Try having a look at www.amtico.co.uk and www.karndean.co.uk for something
which may fit the bill. These products are something that look much better
in real life than on a computer screen. Be prepared to pay top dollar for
the top of the range versions though, as they are industrial quality
products.

Alex

In article , mo
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Had some carpet put done today and I asked the fitter some questions about
getting some new flooring in the kitchen... seems like the 2 main choices
are Vinyl and Lino - i THINK I know the differences between the 2 but they
are pretty similar yes?

He also mentioned carpet? is that like proper carpet thats waterproof?? He
also mention somehting else which he said was £10/sqm said it was very good
quality and durable but i cant remember - think he said something about
rubber and gel?? lol sounds interesting...

We need something that is durable but also easy to clean up - we are
probably likely to get it muddy rather than dropping food on it....any tips?

Also perhaps the most important thing is it doesnt get your feet cold, the
tiles we currently have are crap and very cold - the guy said its ok to put
them ontop of the (plastic tiles) we already have..

And he did point out that we have to have all our appliances taken out - i
thin kthe washing machine and dishwasher + fridge are easy enough but i am a
bit worried about the gas cooker as i didnt put it on.. how many wires am i
likely gonna have to take off and is it safe for me to put it back on? will
i have to turn the gas off somewhere or will it be ok if the cooker isnt
connected (i am guessing its just the electrical plus and a gas pipe)

Do not get carpet, even proper kitchen carpet... we had carpet for a
while, and if you drop anthing oily or fatty on it, and you will, it's
impossible to get clean.

Most gas cookers are connected to the gas with a bayonet coupler which
you just push & twist to remove (like a lightbulb), the gas cuts off
automatically. You don't need to turn the gas off.

If the cooker is permanently connected you'll need a gas man to do it.
--
Tim Mitchell

"mo" wrote in :

Had some carpet put done today and I asked the fitter some questions
about getting some new flooring in the kitchen... seems like the 2
main choices are Vinyl and Lino - i THINK I know the differences
between the 2 but they are pretty similar yes?

I strongly suggest some sort of cushionfloor (lino).

It's not that expensive, easily laid (those fitters are amazing), pleasant
to the tootsie.

The real problem is the choice.

mike

(used to be indecisive, now not so sure)