As you plan your kitchen construction or remodel, don’t forget to consider the long-term implications of your flooring choices. Some flooring surfaces are harder on the joints, so it’s best to choose green kitchen flooring options that you can live comfortably with for years to come. Here are a few options to consider.

Green Kitchen Flooring Options

• Wood: Wood is a relatively soft flooring option that is easy on the feet, back, and joints, and you can use reclaimed and recycled wood to keep your kitchen eco-friendly. Hardwood floors work best. When installing wood flooring, extra care must be taken to ensure the wood is well sealed and protected to prevent damage and staining.
• Natural linoleum: Natural linoleum is often used instead of vinyl. This material is made from renewable natural substances and provides a tough, long-lasting floor covering. Linoleum is also available in multiple patterns and colors to match your kitchen decor.
• Cork and bamboo: These renewable natural materials offer natural tones and patterns while providing resilient, flexible flooring surfaces.
• Concrete, tile, and stone: These are harder flooring options, which can be made from recycled materials. While they are not as easy on the joints as some of the other options, they do provide exceptional durability and ease of care. Concrete, for example, can be mixed with pigments or other materials to create attractive colors, designs, and patterns for flooring.

Are you looking for a general contractor in Newton, MA? Sage Builders LLC is a leading provider of residential design, construction, and renovation services in and around Boston. Contact us today for more information on green kitchen flooring options and for expert help choosing the type of kitchen flooring that will work best in your home.