Back on my quest for the perfect flooring for wheelchairs. I had some advice stating that commercial grade laminate was the best flooring for wheelchairs. We installed some armstrong laminate and the results were disappointing.
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The problem is everyone wants hardwood floors in the living areas and tile in the bathrooms. Tile is actually a good choice for bathrooms but tile is not completely maintenance-free the grout needs regrouting from time to time, and tile can cause serious injuries if someone were to fall.
So what about hardwood floors and wheelchairs? Wheelchairs tend to wear out hardwood floors so they require refinishing or just don’t look nice. Wheelchairs are difficult to get completely dry after coming in out of the weather, and they tend to get stones in the tires which get ground into wood floors.
So what else is out there? An OT specializing in home modifications for accessibility and who is also an interior designer suggested vinyl planks instead of wood floors. Someone else said that wheelchairs negated the warranty on vinyl.
So what I’m looking for in flooring is:
- Skid resistance rating of .60 or above.
- Low maintenance.
- Durable.
- Water-resistant.
I have loads of samples, they are different textures, colors, and different thicknesses. Some of the samples are beautiful, some are obviously made for commercial purposes. Commercial flooring seems like it would be the right choice for wheelchairs.
Let the fun begin!! If anyone has any flooring they would recommend please post.