Last Updated on September 28, 2022 by Hamna Nouman
Where there are kids, there needs to be safety. They are excited and always jumping around which means you cannot keep an eye on them all the time. You need to kid-proof the house as much as possible to keep them away from any harm. The basic starts with installing a kid-friendly flooring that is smooth yet sturdy to handle the foot traffic and be safe enough for the kids to play and roll around. Here are some kid-friendly flooring options to consider creating your home a safe haven for kids and everybody else alike!
Wood Flooring
Having kids around means double the safety and constant cleaning up after them, in case they mess the flooring. Wood plank flooring is long-lasting and easy to maintain, and they have a classic look that gives it an edge over others when it comes to aesthetic appeal. If you don’t want to go for traditional hardwood flooring, you can also go for wood look tiles that will give you the same look and appeal but will be even more durable and most importantly, sustainable. Purchase a large rug and place it on the floor so the kids don’t slip due to the slippery surface.
Ceramic Tiles
Ceramic is best for hygienic purposes as they are anti-skid tiles and one of the easiest materials to clean and disinfect. They are water-resistant, non-absorbent, and so they do not leave a stain behind if your kids spill anything. Some of the floor tiles are also germ-free and are very widely available in the market which is a very good option for homes with children. It keeps the bacteria and other harmful microorganisms at bay and reduces the risk of infections in kids.
Rubber Flooring
Another safe choice you have when kids are around is rubber flooring. They are resilient and shock-absorbing materials that are extremely safe for tumbling toddlers and playing kids. They are also quite easy to clean as much as they are easy to install. Since they are dense in material, they also act as noise regulators.
Cork Flooring
As an all-rounder, almost everything that you are looking for in the flooring to house your kids in, cork is a very safe alternative. Softer and warmer than wooden flooring, cork is more comfortable and cushioning to safeguard the kids from falls. In fact, they are quite environmentally friendly as they do not emit harmful VOC and offer excellent insulation. It is said that they last longer than bamboo and other hardwood flooring.
Vitrified Flooring
Vitrified floor tiles are one of the most opted for flooring materials when it comes to safety. They are stronger and more durable due to the extra round of manufacturing process called vitrification that renders them strong. They are also one of the easiest to clean and disinfect without hampering their finish and look.
Natural Marble Floor Tiles
There are wide varieties of marble tiles available to select from. Marble flooring is considered as luxurious and elegant flooring among many others. However, since marble is a natural stone, uniformity and replacing them if cracked or chipped becomes difficult as you would not find them in the same natural veining pattern or design. The next best option for you then becomes natural marble tiles which give you the exact aesthetic of marble flooring but since they are tiles, they are easily available in designs, patterns and are much easier to clean and maintain. No worries about spills, stains and drops of objects that come unsaid when you have kids around in the house.
If you have kids in the house or are going to have kids soon, kid-proofing the flooring is probably the safest and most ideal way to go about the baby proofing of the house. In their growing stages, they are mostly crawling, falling, and tumbling which calls for a safe and sturdy flooring that doesn’t affect them in any way. These are some of the flooring options that you can look at while building or remodelling your house.
Author Bio: Isha Tandon has worked within the architecture and interior design industry as a flooring consultant expert – specialising in tiles, stones, and terrazzo. She has worked with Orientbell Limited, a leading tile manufacturer in India, as a product development manager in the design team and has recently joined the marketing team as their digital content expert. Her experience comes in handy in understanding the audience as she creates value-driven functional & informational content for the readers. She creates lifestyle pieces that focus on interior design products, trends, and processes. She loves to travel to historic places with rich architecture.
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