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Choosing the Best Type of Flooring for Kids

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Living with kids means learning to adapt to certain habits of theirs, and it also means picking out the best possible setup for the environment in which they’ll be growing up. There are many factors to consider in this regard, and flooring can be surprisingly important, even though most people tend to pay very little attention to it when designing and decorating their kids’ rooms.

There are different benefits and disadvantages to each type of flooring when it comes to living with kids, and it’s important to weigh down all properties carefully.

Hardwood

Hardwood floors are a classic choice in many homes, and they can work particularly well with kids. They’re durable and easy to clean, and they can also offer a nice surface for your kids to play on, especially if they have toys like cars and other machines. The only factor to consider here with regards to your kids is the color of the floor, as you’ll want to pick a shade that makes it easier to conceal the inevitable scratches and stains.

Carpet

Carpet is another commonly seen choice, and it’s hard to mention a kids’ carpet without remembering that classic old design that resembles a town with roads. There are various advantages to a carpet over other types of flooring, particularly in how quiet it can be, but you will have to take greater care of it in terms of cleaning and maintenance, and certain spots may be impossible to get out if you see them too late. This is obviously a potentially dangerous situation when mixed with a kid, so be careful.

Tiles

Some parents also use tiles in their kids’ rooms for similar reasons as hardwood. Even though tiles can be a bit more difficult to keep warm, and they need to be picked more carefully in order to really look nice and fitting in a room like this, they are very easy to clean and maintain, and can be quite durable as well. The only downside is that a tile floor can be potentially damaged more easily than its hardwood counterpart, but on the other hand, the damage is also easier to repair by simply replacing one or more tiles.

Rubber

Rubber is a bit of an untraditional flooring choice, but it can actually be commonly found in homes that have kids, as well as professional daycare centers. Rubber has its advantages over other types of flooring, in particular when it comes to cleaning and maintenance, but you’ll also have to get used to certain things, like its peculiar smell. If you can get over that, you might find rubber to be the easiest to take care of in the long run.

Laminate

A good middle ground between solid wood flooring and other types of floors, laminate can also work quite well if you can get a good deal on it in your local area. It can often be less expensive than regular hardwood flooring for a similar area, and it can be easier to maintain in the long run too, as long as you take regular care of it and don’t let the maintenance work pile up over time. Many people see laminate as a cheaper alternative to hardwood, but it can be just as effective in terms of appearance and quality.

Picking the right type of floor for your kids’ room might not seem that important at first, but it’s a decision that can have long-lasting implications on the quality of life in your home. Make sure that you pay attention to this aspect when designing the room that your kids will sleep in, as it will be hard to make any changes later on.

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