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Helpful Flooring Concepts: Appropriate for Your Family
Choosing flooring can be daunting. Afterall, it is an expensive purchase and once chosen you are stuck with your choice for many years to come. With that in mind, it is a good idea to do your research before making such a large purchase. I am happy to introduce you to Allison who will share some really good tips on how to choose the right flooring for your family. Take it away Allison.
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The number one thing that the professionals at Wraps Studio recommend is to choose flooring that fits your lifestyle. This includes buying durable flooring that can withstand the wear and tear put upon it by your children. While you might admire marble tiles and dream of deep pile carpeting from Dallas Flooring Warehouse, the truth of the matter is that this isn’t feasible when you have young children. They will slip and fall, spill drinks, and make messes – it’s just who they are. If you truly want some kid-friendly options, then check out the recommendations below.
What To Avoid
The top thing to avoid is flooring that gives off chemicals. This is known as off-gassing, and it can be harmful to children, not the mention adults. Flooring made of vinyl, or options that need to be glued down securely, can give off phthalates, which have been found to cause cancer. Instead, opt for environmentally friendly flooring, or options that can float over a subfloor without having to be glued down. They will protect your family’s health.
Laminate
Laminate floors are incredibly durable and easy to install. Even better, they come in many different color and wood grain options. You’ll see some great examples at Dallas Flooring Warehouse. Laminate doesn’t need to be adhered to the floor, using the harmful glues that we already mentioned. Instead, it can float over your subfloor and snaps into place using a handy tongue and groove method. This type of flooring also doesn’t off-gas and will last for many years. It can handle quite a bit of wear and tear.
Grove CollaborativeLinoleum
Linoleum is a type of flooring that’s usually overlooked in favor of tile. Most people think that it’s fallen out of style, but that isn’t the case at all. Instead, it’s more of a classic status. Since linoleum is available in many colors and patterns, you shouldn’t have a problem finding a type to complement your décor. On top of this, it can float over the subfloor without needing to be glued down.
Hardwood
Hardwood floors can take quite a beating and will last, literally, for centuries. They’re a bit expensive up front, due to the costs of materials and installation. However, if you take good care of your floor, that price will pay off. Hardwood floors are all-natural, don’t off-gas or leach chemicals into the air, and they are installed with nails, not glue, making them an all-around great option.
Low Pile Environmentally-Friendly Carpeting
If you want to install carpeting in your home, then this is the best option. We recommend low pile carpets to people with children since they can withstand daily use and some abuse. Their fibers don’t trap allergens as high pile carpets do, and the environmentally friendly options are made from recycled materials. Although you will have to deal with some carpet glue (and it tends to be a bit smelly), it will dissipate as long as you keep your windows open.
So there you have it. A great group of tips to help you choose the right flooring for your lifestyle. Do you have a favorite type of flooring? Are you in the market for new flooring?
Allison Troyer – Guest Blogger
Wonder-mom of 2, ninja writer and marketing analyst with Web1Syndication. Allison helps companies and organizations find their ideal online audience through blogger outreach, partnerships, networking and even home improvements. She frequently writes about internet marketing, PPC, SEO, and advancements in the digital marketing arena.
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We recently purchased some laminate flooring for one of our areas and are very happy with them. On the other hand those hardwood floors that we have are pretty squeaky!
Hi Mary. I love my laminate as well. It looks good and for the price point of our home, it does the job. And because it holds up well to moisture, I was able to run it throughout the main level which includes the power room and the kitchen. I love the look. Thank you for stopping by.
I like laminate as it is so much easier to take care of!
Great tips as always. We have terracotta floor tiles throughout which of course is traditional for an old Italian farmhouse.They are lovely and cool for the summer but need rugs to keep your feet warm in winter!
Hi Julie, Laminate is my preference as well. But I do like throw rugs on the laminate flooring. 🙂
I saw your terracotta floors in your last blog. They are gorgeous!!!
We have mostly hardwood, with some laminate in the kitchen and some carpet in the tv room I would love to get rid of. Great information to consider.
Hi Audrey, you have the best of all worlds. 🙂 Like you I would like to get rid of all carpets. I only have it in the bedrooms and hubs likes it in our bedroom. So I may be able to get it out of the other two eventually. We will see.
Amazing tips and on my end I would prefer carpets 🙂
Thank you. And I know some people love all hard flooring others carpet. Me…I enjoy both. Have a good day.