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Cork

Cork has everything going for it. It is eco-friendly and non-slip. It allows a floor to ‘breathe’ and doesn′t develop mould if it gets damp. It is also a very good sound and heat insulator. If you drop a dish on it, the dish will not break, but will leave a small dent. Within a few hours the dent vanishes due to its incredible resiliency. Cork is something worth bearing in mind if you live in an upper-floor apartment. Most importantly, following the revival of seventies style, cork tiles are now firmly back in fashion.

Available in the tile or plank form, cork is fairly straight forward to lay. It can be easily cut and glued on top of hardboard or plywood, but make sure the surface beneath coat bare tiles with three or four coat of sealant to keep them looking their best and to give extra water-resistance. To maintain your green credentials, stick to deep brown but, if you are not into the natural look, colored cork tiles are now also easy to find.

Rubber

Rubber floors have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Synthetic rubber is available in a fantastic range of colors and textures and flexible rubber tiles. One of the advantages of rubber flooring in your kitchen saves your knees and back from the strain associated with hours of standing, it’s slip resistant, and durable.

To lay rubber flooring first you need to make sure the floor beneath is dry and flat. Once a tiled rubber floor has been finished and sealed with a top coat of matt or gloss sealer, it only needs a wipe with soapy water to keep it clean. While a mat finish looks more sophisticated and modern, bar in mind that it will show the dirt more readily. Rubber, particularly if it’s a light color can stain. Poured rubber floors have a more durable and uniform finish but installation can be difficult and the costs are higher.

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