Choosing Floors With Children in Mind

Choosing flooring options that are both aesthetically pleasing and child-friendly, can be a tough decision. The trick is to find the perfect balance between safety and budget-constraints.

While stone and ceramic tile flooring have a classic look about them, they offer no cushioning for falls or dropped items (such as your child’s favorite toy). Even with their beautiful look, these floors are not child-friendly and will not absorb the inevitable tumbles and spills children take daily.

Kid-friendly carpeting from Heritage Floors, Inc.

Wood floors are an option when considering flooring. The convenience about wood floors is that you can have them installed, and then easily place an area rug over floors in the rooms where your children spend the most time. One downside to wood floors, though, is that any messes/spills that happen have to be cleaned up immediately so the liquid does not penetrate into the flooring.

Finally, another option is wall-to-wall carpeting.  The idea of a soft, cushioned, padded floor is perfect for children to sit and play, and even take the occasional tumble.  As a very forgiving floor, it’s important to remember to color-coordinate your carpeting to match paint/furniture, while also taking into consideration the possible spills on the carpet and the best color necessary to cover those up.

While all floors have pros and cons connected to each, ultimately it is your decision as to which floor will work best for you and your family!

Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood flooring is a “forever” favorite.  With a luxurious look, wood flooring is a timeless selection, and the latest hardwood flooring technologies make it easier than ever to maintain.

Featured Product – American Olean

American Olean Natural, Tumbled Stone

Bring the character of timeworn natural stone into your home with American Olean Natural Stone – Tumbled Stone. A tumbling process is used to soften the edges of these luxurious natural stone tiles, giving them an Old World flavor reminiscent of fine European homes from centuries past. Available in a broad range of sizes, including one-foot squares consisting of pre-mounted mosaic-sized pieces, Tumbled Stone can be used for everything from walls and floors to countertops and fireplace surrounds. Beautiful accent borders in multiple colors complement its natural warmth and inherent elegance.

Shown is Tumbled Stone Azteca 12 x 12 field tile on floor with Mocha 2 x 2 dots.

Walls feature Azteca 4 x 4 field tile, 1 x 1 Mosaic and coordinating Azteca 3/4 x 12 Pencil Rail and 2 x 12 Chair Rail with Azteca/Mocha 2 1/2 x 11 1/2 Diamond Accent.

Click here for more information on all of our Featured Products.  Click here for more information on American Olean products and design inspiration.

Your Life – Your Carpet

Every room in your home has its unique function and personality. To make finding the perfect carpet for those rooms easy, we’ve broken out our carpet selections the same way. Click here to find the lifestyle that matches your room…

Featured here, Hollytex® Iconic Influential, Bliss Carpet Beaulieu® Solution-Dyed carpet fiber, for deep, beautiful and vibrant color that lasts. The harshest sunlight won’t fade them and Solution-dyed carpet fiber is also perfect when you’re carpeting an area that will get a lot of wear and tear. The color simply doesn’t wear out. Amazingly, should a spill occur, it can be cleaned with a 50/50 mixture of water and bleach with no effect on color. Whether you prefer nylon or polyester, Bliss Carpet is as durable as it is beautiful!

Visit our showroom or www.heritage-floors.net for more beautiful carpeting options.