Steven Hoffman

What's the deal with hardwood flooring in the kitchen?
While generally not recommended due to the chance of spills ruining the finish of the floor, there are a variety of ways to incorporate a hardwood floor in the kitchen.
Here are a few tips and a link to a website with more information on how to properly select the perfect hardwood floor for your kitchen.

Tips for Choosing the Best Hardwood Floor for Your Kitchen
If you are installing a prefinished floor, go for one with microbevels instead of regular sized bevels. It will help prevent dirt and grit from accumulating between boards.
Use floating “click” floors. Severely damaged boards will be easy to replace!
Place small rugs in front of the sink, stove, and under the fridge, dishwasher and cat/dog bowls.
Lighter or natural colored wood floors are better for kitchens – dust, food crumbs etc. are not as visible there as they are on darker surfaces.
Water leaks can severely damage wood. Take precautions to avoid dishwasher, sink, and fridge leaks.

Here is the link for the website:
http://ow.ly/CwKN30928JZ