We all want to make everything perfect for our little ones, and when you’re introducing them to a new home, there are a few things that are important to keep in mind. Some of them are obvious, buying covers for plug sockets, making sure there are no sharp edges, etc. But what gets forgotten is your flooring.
There are a few practical things you should think about when investing in flooring for your children’s bedroom – and there are a lot of options for you to consider. Should you contact a laminate floor supplier or go for solid wood instead? Read on for our guide to choosing what flooring is right for your child’s bedroom.
The cost
We get it, kids cost a lot. Every new parent at some point or another expresses their shock at the amount such a tiny being can eat, or how fast they can grow out of clothes they got last week. It’s not a poor man’s game, being a parent. So, when you’re thinking about creating their first nursery, or have decided their bedroom needs a makeover, the cost is probably at the forefront of your mind when deciding what flooring to put down.
The popular choice probably became the popular choice due to its price: laminate flooring. Laminate flooring offers an easy-to-maintain illusion of real wood without the possible shrinkage or expansion. This will be useful when your child’s room sees a lot of activity. More than the usual walking in and out most adult bedrooms see, children will be doing everything in there: moving the furniture around to make a fort, trying out their new splatter method in painting, and spreading their books over the floor to study.
Laminate flooring can also come in a water-resistant form, which will make maintaining it a lot easier, since water can shrink flooring, even coming from a mop. Plus, it will be pet-friendly for when your child gets to have the responsibility of having a furry friend for life. Search for a laminate floor supplier for more information.
The maintenance
If you’re making a nursery for your young child, there are a lot of practicalities to consider. This is the floor they should take their first steps on, and until they do, they’ll be crawling around on it, so keeping it clean is a must. And once they’re old enough, looking after their room will be their own responsibility, but since chores are never fun, it would be best to keep it simple.
LVT (or vinyl) flooring is water-resistant, so there aren’t worries of shrinkage or bubbling up your floorboards that come with solid wood and laminate floors. Your child can have a paintball fight in their room and know that a mop and some soap will soon sort out the floor. As for the rest, we can’t comment.
Vinyl flooring is popular in bathrooms due to its waterproof nature, and the vast range of design options it comes in. So, if your little one has an en suite, you can have the floor match the bedroom floor.
The look
This is still your home after all, and if you want it to look good, the occasional glitter fight or muddy football boot isn’t going to stop you from having the home of your dreams.
The obvious option for the best look and luxury feel of your flooring is solid wood flooring. It’s an investment that you won’t regret.
On top of the luxury feel and look of your new floor, it will last for centuries. You won’t have to worry about scratches or the colour changing over time as it can be stained to any colour or refinished to look brand new, and light scratches can be hidden with oils.
For a more affordable option, look to LVT flooring. The perfect middle ground between look and practicality, vinyl flooring can come in lots of options due to its design being printed on top. It offers the luxury of solid wood floors, as well as patterns and colours of tiles. if you want to purchase new things please contact us.
