If you love cooking up a storm, you’re in good company.
Outdoor kitchens are a $19.64 billion business in the United States, and it’s not difficult to see why. These kitchens are incredibly popular because there is nothing quite like cooking and entertaining company outdoors.
For your outdoor kitchen to be the serene abode or cooking factory that you want it to be, make sure that you take excellent care of the floors. Here’s what you should know about creating the perfect kitchen floor for your outdoor masterpiece.
Consider Your Outdoor Kitchen Goals and Routines
Nothing beautifies your outdoor space like a quality floor. Match your outdoor kitchen floor with your needs by first considering your kitchen routines. Some people use their outdoor kitchen sporadically, whenever it’s time to entertain company or celebrate an occasion. Others are budding chefs who take every opportunity possible to use their outdoor kitchen.
Think about the workload you carry when you’re using the outdoor kitchen. Maybe you just have a pizza oven, or you may have a full-service outdoor kitchen with multiple ovens, sinks, and counter space. Regardless, start choosing flooring options that will match what you’re going for.
Consider what you need in terms of safety as well. There are many textured and non-slip options that can help prevent accidents and injuries in your outdoor kitchen.
Determine Your Budget
Next, it’s time to crunch the numbers so that you can figure out how much you’re willing and able to pay for your outdoor kitchen flooring. Knowing how much you can budget will help you choose the types of flooring that you need, along with the contractors that’ll put it together.
For laminate flooring jobs, you can expect to pay between about $1,000 and $1,500 in most cases. The price you pay will depend on the amount of materials and labor involved, where you’re located, the time of year, and other factors.
Shop for Different Flooring Materials
You’ll be pleased to know that there are several kitchen flooring options that you can choose between. Understanding each flooring type will help you weigh the pros and cons and decide what is best for your outdoor kitchen setup.
Some of the most popular outdoor kitchen flooring materials that people use include:
- Concrete
- Brick
- Stone
- Tile
- Wood
Concrete is an excellent choice because it’s cost-effective, easy to cut into any shape and design you need, and impeccably durable. It’s also susceptible to cracks, particularly in the winter months. You also won’t get the level of refinement with concrete that you get from some other materials.
Brick is a go-to choice for many people because of its timelessness. If you’re going to go with brick, you’ll need the help of a masonry professional who can handle the job without mess or error.
There are plenty of stone options that you can go for, such as granite, bluestone, limestone, and marble. Many homeowners go for tile because it can be arranged with uniformity and offers both durability and style points.
Wood flooring can give your outdoor kitchen a classic feel, along with plenty of different style choices.
Think about what material makes the most sense for your outdoor kitchen as you shop around.
Figure Out What Style You Like
Once you have your materials locked in, you should also consider a few different style options. There are still plenty of style choices you can decide on within the type of material that you’ve chosen. For instance, you can choose between plain concrete and exposed aggregate concrete. There are also plenty of colored texture concrete choices that you can shop for.
Work with a professional that can help you explore any flooring style that you think would do well with your outdoor kitchen. Examples of some outdoor kitchen flooring styles include:
- Rustic
- Art Deco
- Modern
- Contemporary
- Old World
- Tropical Tuscan
The style choices that you make will bolster your landscape and give your property more equity. This strengthens the investment potential in your home, and you can count on these flooring projects to deliver a significant return on investment (ROI). Go over some images and renderings with a pro so that you know exactly what you’re getting.
Find a Quality Flooring Professional
It’ll take the assistance of a quality flooring professional to put together the project for you. Make sure that they have years of experience providing flooring for your outdoor kitchen so that you know they’re equipped for the job. It helps to also choose flooring pros that are Better Business Bureau (BBB) approved, and they should also be able to show proof of their business license and liability insurance.
After speaking with a pro, they will help you come up with the finishing touches for your project, along with a price quote. Get a few different estimates, whether you need plain concrete or more sophisticated flooring. Ask about finishing touches such as an epoxy coating that acts as a seal to protect your flooring from weather damage and the elements.
Further, a flooring pro can set you up with a maintenance and repair plan so that you always know your floor is in good condition and not deteriorating.
Get the Most From Your Outdoor Kitchen
You have plenty of kitchen floor options in front of you that will work well in an outdoor setting. By starting with the points above, it’s easy to narrow down your options and get the installation that you prefer.
Garage Force is also happy to help you further. If you’re ready to book an appointment, contact us online or call us at 1-855-436-7230.