[tboy123golf]

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.

[JC and John]

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.

[graciegirl]

The hardwood hasn't seemed to be slippery, but it is not cushiony either. It sure is purty.

[batman911]

Slippery depends on what you have on your feet. Barefoot or rubber soles are OK. Socks, not so much.

[CaptJohn]

Originally Posted by batman911

Slippery depends on what you have on your feet. Barefoot or rubber soles are OK. Socks, not so much.

Socks alone are downright dangerous!

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

The hardwood hasn't seemed to be slippery, but it is not cushiony either. It sure is purty.

Little bit of water on my tile or hard woods and I can replicate Tom Cruise Dance Scene in the movie Risky Business sliding out across our floors singing " That old time Rock and Roll!"

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.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by CaptJohn

Socks alone are downright dangerous!

Especially if that is all you are wearing to go get The Daily Sun in your driveway early in the morning when no one is watching...........


Just sayin' and Boy Howdy .

[Golfingnut]

Keep in mind that floor tile comes is non-slip designs as well as the very smooth.

[CaptJohn]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Especially if that is all you are wearing to go get The Daily Sun in your driveway early in the morning when no one is watching...........
Just sayin' and Boy Howdy .

I noticed you wrote this at 5:05AM. Are you trying to tell us something?

Or, are you peeking out the front window at neighbors in their 'socks alone' ?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by CaptJohn

I noticed you wrote this at 5:05AM. Are you trying to tell us something?

Or, are you peeking out the front window at neighbors in their 'socks alone' ?

I have to protect my sources.

[Shimpy]

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.

[janmcn]

Wouldn't hardwood floors be like a smorgasbord for termites?

[jgbama]

Originally Posted by tboy123golf

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.

We didn't buy new, so don't know what your options are, but we just closed on a pre-owned and are having the carpet replaced with vinyl planking (looks like hardwood, but softer and doesn't have the "click" of laminate as we have two dogs) and going with a vinyl tile (warmer than real tile) in the kitchen, foyer and bathrooms. We didn't ask specifically about being slippery, but they are aware MIL is coming and that she uses a walker.

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!

[jgbama]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

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.

The vinyl tile we went with has a different grout than regular tile and doesn't absorb stains from spills, etc., like regular grout. Also it doesn't have to be "sealed" like tile grout. Plus the vinyl tile is SO much warmer than regular tile, which sold me!

[CaptJohn]

Originally Posted by janmcn

Wouldn't hardwood floors be like a smorgasbord for termites?

Pine is their favorite meal unless it's pressure treated. I'm not sure hardwood today is really wood. Some just look like wood.