Thinking About Flooring for the Kids’ Playroom? We’ve Got Some Advice
Many flooring buyers lament what to put in a kid’s playroom. Carpeting is a great choice. Not only can you pick styles, but you can also find materials that stand up to the wear and tear of energetic kids at play. Read on!
Look for Flooring that will Match Kids’ Activities
Unless your carpet dispenses candy, your kids are unlikely to care about the flooring. So, consider what activity your playroom is most likely to see. Are your kids covered in soccer grass stains or finger paint? If so, don’t choose anything light-colored or hard to clean. Are your kids more into reading and playing make-believe? If so, they would love soft and cushy flooring for comfortable playtime lounging on the floor or make-believe games. In most cases, a nylon flooring is your safest bet; it’s stain-resistant, built to last and best of all, it’s among the most budget-friendly options.
Speaking of Affordable
A playroom is likely to be one of the most-used rooms in your home, but not necessarily a showcase room. So, don’t break the bank here. Your goal is to create a comfortable and hassle-free space for the kids. Find carpet that will stand up to days and days of play, can be easy when it comes to cleaning and, of course, be affordable for you. At Sloane’s Carpet Secret, we have many styles that can fit the bill for kids’ playrooms. And we can fit into almost any budget.
What About the Mess?
Yes, kids are people, and sometimes messes. You’ll have to be able to clean the carpet many times. Most of our products are stain-resistant and can stand up to repeated cleaning.
Keep It Quiet
It’s a playroom; you want your kiddos to whoop it up and have a fun time, right? Carpet absorbs sound and echoes and can also reduce the sounds of things like toys hitting the floor, furniture moving across the floor and more. Of course, carpet won’t eliminate the noise, but it will act to reduce the happy sounds of kids at play.
Don’t Skimp on What’s Underneath
You may also want to spend a little more on carpet padding. If your playroom is in the basement, a good pad can help absorb noise, keep the room warmer and make the floor a little softer. While we hear many questions about the flooring, customers rarely ask about the padding underneath. Even the most affordable carpet can be elevated by solid padding. Our best advice is to invest in solid, quality carpet padding to make your flooring last even longer. Soft padding is a great option if you’ve got a budding WWE star in your home.
What about Luxury Vinyl Plank?
Yes, LVP is a solid choice for playrooms. It can stand up to anything your kids can dish out. It’s easy to clean, making it a smart choice for kids who paint, track in dirt, or cook up a messy science experiment. It’s not the softest when wrestling, jumping or rolling around on the floor.
As you start shopping for your playroom flooring, see what Sloane’s Carpet Secret has in store. Our new location includes millions of square feet of options to make your kids’ – and all of your spaces – just right!