12
2013
Safety Flooring Protects Kids
With a young family, you need protective flooring.
Protective flooring is also referred to as safety flooring, and its main distinctive feature is its flexibility to work in multiple environments. If you have young children, you know that any flooring that is hard-wearing, non-slip, virtually stain resistant and thrives on heavy traffic is a winner.
Although you tend to find flooring like this in factories, warehouses, hospitals, nurseries and so forth, the simple fact is this type of flooring is go to go no matter where you want to put it. It has a stellar record when it comes to safety by preventing falls or slipping, and what could be better than that with young toddlers?
Safety flooring does well in the kitchen and even the bathroom, but don’t let the name fool you into thinking it’s ugly and utilitarian. Sure, it is handy, does yeoman’s duty and can handle just about anything thrown at it. Putting it down in a kitchen would be a smart choice.
When considering safety flooring, take an inventory of what it is you need before buying anything. For instance, rubber vinyl flooring goes well in rooms designated as children’s play areas. On the other hand, you would want a non-slip surface in a kitchen or bathroom. If in doubt, ask your local Tampa flooring contractor what would best in your home.
People used to think that safety flooring was only something you hid behind a closed door. While that was true once, it is not now. It comes in beautiful colors and designs, and you can even choose what kind of finish appeals to you. Safety flooring is coming into its own and if you take a good look around the next time you are out, you’ll notice it in open areas frequented by the public.
Imagine being able to choose safety flooring that looks like wood, right down to the finish. It even offers quality acoustic abilities to reduce the happy sounds of children at play.
Whether you choose to install it at home or work, you’ll find you will be pleased with this hard-working, smart-looking and versatile flooring. It’s definitely a long-term solution for a reasonable price if you want to upgrade existing flooring.
Dean Dupre is with Champion Tile, a Clearwater Flooring, Tampa Flooring, and tile installation company. To learn more, visit Champtile.com.
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