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Industrial-style flooring

Buyer\'s guide to kitchen flooring
  • Concrete 'Concrete adds a contemporary edge to a kitchen,' says Jonathan Reid of concrete surface design company White & Reid. Colours range from charcoal to antique white, and it's ideal for open-plan extensions, where it can be laid both inside and out. Concrete is fairly low maintenance once sealed, and one of its advantages is that it can be poured directly onto the existing floor without there having to be anything underneath to level it. There are also lightweight versions that can be used on upper floors, but ask a structural engineer for advice.

  • Resin Resin used in residential projects has a soft and flexible finish that's seamless, comfortable to walk on, hygienic and deadens sound, too. 'A silk finish is best for kitchens,' advises John Wilson of Stratum UK resin floors. 'You can opt for gloss, which gives a real wow factor, but it doesn't have the hardness of polished marble or concrete. The gloss finish will eventually matt down and will need maintenance to bring it back to its former glory.' Remember, resin is a hand-applied system, so there might be minor flaws in the finish.

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