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Flooring Choice for new construction
We are meeting with the Design Center in September and will be building an Aspen. Our original choice was to go with hardwood flooring. I have been told by several people that this type of flooring can be slippery. This scares me since my wife walks with use of a walker. Any feedback from people that have hardwood would be appreciated. If this is a valid concern, we will end up switching to tile. Thanks.
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Hello, We have both tile and hardwood. Tile in the kitchen, foyer, baths and hall and hardwood elsewhere. The tile can be VERY slippery if it has any amount of water on it. I know first hand as I fell in the foyer on a small amount of water that was on the floor that I didn't see. Luckly I was OK but really shook up casue my feet went everywhere and had a hard time getting up. Tile in the showers is rougher and not slippery. In my opinion the hardwood would not be as slippery. You might also consider that tile is a very hard surface and is not as resilient as hardwood so is harder on your joints. We stayed in an all tile home during our LSV and my legs hurt the whole time. You might want to ask your designer about other flooring options. Saw some really nice vinyl and laminant (?) flooring in some newly built patio villas and cottages. Hope this helps and good luck.
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The hardwood hasn't seemed to be slippery, but it is not cushiony either. It sure is purty.
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Slippery depends on what you have on your feet. Barefoot or rubber soles are OK. Socks, not so much.
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Correct Gracie!
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My wife moves from Oriential Rug to Oriential Rug. I miss my old wood floors above a cellar. They seemed to give and be less hard on the feet. |
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Just sayin' and Boy Howdy . |
Keep in mind that floor tile comes is non-slip designs as well as the very smooth.
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Socks alone are downright dangerous!
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Or, are you peeking out the front window at neighbors in their 'socks alone' ? :laugh: |
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My last 4 homes in S. Florida had tile floors and they were like ice when wet. Especially for people coming in from the pool to use the bathroom. I also hated how dirty the grout got in traffic areas. I've got vinyl now and love it. Now-a-days vinyl looks great and no maintaince.
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Wouldn't hardwood floors be like a smorgasbord for termites?
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Any flooring store near you should be able to show you samples of both. Go with Armstrong if you can, but not a big difference in brands. Since you won't be buying from them, they may give you an honest opinion! :laugh: |
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