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Best Flooring For Kitchens

Written by Brewer Contracting
Kitchen remodeling, Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Chicago Ill

You can remodel your entire home, yet did you ever notice that whenever you have gatherings with friends and family, everyone gathers in the kitchen.

The kitchen gets used daily, family dining, food prep and lots of other activities.  Your kitchen is exposed to moisture from cooking, ice makers, washing dishes, wet shoes and spills so when choosing flooring for your kitchen, waterproofing is important.

Many kitchens are also used as the entry point from the outside, dirt and other debris come along with moisture from family, visitors and pets.  Brewer Contracting will help you Come up with a durable, waterproof, no slip kitchen floor that is pleasing to the eye at fits all your needs.

Laminate Floors

Laminate flooring has long been a less pricey way to get the hardwood look with out the hardwood cost.  Currently, there is laminate flooring made of waterproof material that can over come any moisture issues.

Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors have always been a popular choice with homeowners, Solid hardwoods combined with the proper finish can be water resistant and still be stylish and durable like they have always been.  Different finishes and designs are available for your choice of color and finishes are available to help with traction.

Tile

Wet areas like kitchens have long used tile flooring as the best option.  You can have your choice of Ceramic or Porcelain tile.  Both can handle stains and spills with almost no worry about waterproofing.  Finding slip resistant tiles may be something to look for in high traffic areas.

Natural Stone

Stone Tiles are a lot like ceramic and porcelain tile but require a little more care.  Stone tile will need to be sealed and re-sealed regularly but they do offer natural tones and colors and are very strong and durable.

 

 

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Best to hire a contractor for that cabinet installation

Written by Brewer Contracting
Kitchen remodeling, Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Chicago Ill

At first look, installing new kitchen cabinets can seem easy.  How difficult is it to assemble those pieces and hang them up where the old cabinets were……Right?racine kitchen remodeling,

Keep in mind, kitchen cabinets are very heavy, and after you hang them and put your items inside they will get even more heavy.  Having your cabinets bolted into the studs is incredibly important, they may even need to be reinforce to handle the weight.  While hanging, you also need to make sure that all of your cabinets are level and plumb with each other.  Hanging 5 or 6 pieces requires each piece to be perfectly level with the other in order to be sure that your cabinets match and are even.

Hiring a professional Kitchen Remodeling Contractor is essential, not only can you be more assured to have accurate measurements for your cabinet installations, you also will be confident that the installation will be faster and with less chance of mistakes and damage that can occur when an inexperienced installer is used.  Lets face it, homeowners do do this very often.

Remember, a kitchen cabinet remodel is an investment.  Making sure your investment is done correctly will assure your enjoyment with your investment longer.  Yes, hiring a contractor to install your cabinets may seem to be more expensive, the savings you will get from will show up quickly.  From correct and proper installation to saving on damage and repair costs.  The end result will be well worth the expense.

 

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