“What are some of the safety properties of the flooring should we be looking at, if we have elderly at home then?” you may ask. Read on for the answer!

1. Slip Resistant

Water spillage or water pouring from the rain into the house, is something inevitable. This is especially true for the kitchen, service yard and toilet area. According to Health Promotion Board, a lot of injuries happened to elderly due to fall each year. Therefore, it is extremely important to have a flooring that is highly slip resistant. Also, look for a flooring that is impact resistant, so that in event that may not fully prevent falls, it may also help to cushion falls, lessening impact.

2. Easy to maintain

Very often, the younger ones are either out at work or in school. The cleaning is, sometimes, done and maintained by the elderly. Having an easy to maintain flooring will help them have an easier job. They need not need to scrub the floor hard, but just using their comfortable way of having a broom and a mop, they will feel the floor clean. Having an easy to maintain flooring may also help them to gain their confidence as they know these are simple chores they can help out at home, if they want to do, of course.

3. Comfortable

When we are buying shoes, we look for shoes that we are comfortable to walk in. The same goes for flooring. We need to be comfortable with the flooring that we are walking on as we are spending a lot of the time walking at home when we are home. What more about the elderly who could be at home more often than you do? Some flooring, such as concrete tiles, may not be good for health if we were to stand on them for long. People with morning sinus will not like to step on ceramic tiles or marbles in the morning too. Hence, look for a flooring that will not be cold during cold weather or hot in the hot afternoon.

4. Air Quality

Fresh clean air helps to improve our life quality. As much as we like to have clean air, we also need to understand that dust is everywhere. We can clean them, but some flooring, such as carpets, tend to trap dust easier than others. Dust and dust mites will cause problems to elderly, especially those with respiratory problems. Hence, it is vital to look for a flooring that is tested and proven for better indoor air quality standard.

Flooring may seem to be the easiest to go for in a house, but when safety for the elderly becomes a concern, you will realise there are many considerations you need to have. There is no perfect flooring for a safe house. Do consider what your priority are. Research well before committing and don’t forget to involve the elderly when choosing flooring as their comfort should also be taken into consideration!

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#1 Comfortable for the Feet

Ever had the experience of morning sinus when stepped on cold flooring? Something that is not so pleasant when you need to get up early for work, right? Well, it is important to get bedroom flooring with high insulation and heat resistance properties. This will ensure your feet is comfortable and the flooring is not so cold especially in the morning. Good recommendation of flooring with these properties is wood flooring, laminate flooring, eco resilient flooring and vinyl flooring.

#2 Eco Healthy

Do you know that most building materials have a certain rate of formaldehyde emission? It is also important to check if the amount of VOC (volatile organic compounds) emission on a flooring, if any. Another thing to take note is the component of materials used to manufacture the flooring, are they safe for enclosed living spaces. One recommendation is to look for eco resilient flooring (ERF) or other types of flooring with certified eco accreditation such as the Singapore Green Label. Savvy customers will tend to look beyond that by asking the flooring contractor for the test reports.

#3 Good dimensional stability and durability

Another important factor for a bedroom flooring is to see if the flooring has good dimensional stability such that should there be any expansion or contraction due to temperature changes, it will not result in massive gaping the long term. One example is parquet flooring where you will see gaping appear months after installation. Hence, look for flooring with high dimensional stability and durability.

#4 Moisture Protection

Love to sleep in air-conditioned bedrooms daily? While you feel the comfy temperature, it is important to take note that flooring that does not have high water resistance will tend to be damaged due to poor moisture protection. Hence, it is important to check with the flooring contractor if the flooring has high water resistance, or better still, waterproof features.

#5 Design & Colour

Well, this may not be an important factor, however, the aesthetic look of the bedroom can change entirely due to the change in design or colour of the bedroom flooring. Anyway, a bedroom is a place where you stay long hours at, why not take your time to choose a good design such that you will feel good looking at it in a long term basis. Currently in the market, there are a lot of laminate flooring, vinyl flooring and clickable resilient flooring products which have quite a ton of colours and design for the homeowners to choose from.

There you have the five tips to look into a bedroom flooring. Please take your time and choose the best flooring for your home!

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Ease of Maintaining

Because it is water resistant, it is relatively easy to clean the floor. There is no worries on leaving a water stain mark, if the stain has been cleaned promptly. Typically, a vacuum or sweeping should be able to maintain the floor condition, protecting it from dusts and dirts which can erode the flooring slowly over time. There is no need to wax, polish or varnish for the floor.

Versatility

Technology has becoming so advanced that you can have any texture feel or any look for your flooring. It is easy to have different prints on the flooring to suit your theme. This is how versatile laminate flooring are.

Installation

Installation of the laminate flooring is relatively easy. You can do it on your own and it is relatively easy with the technology today. Not forgetting it is relatively fast; one room takes perhaps a day or two to complete! However, it is recommended to have professionals to install it for you, just to ensure proper installation is done. It is easy for you to decide on wanting to change another flooring design, but do you know it is also relatively easy for laminate flooring to be overlaid on your current flooring? This can save you the hassle of needing to remove or hacking the old flooring before installing the new flooring.

3 ‘S’ resistant!

Good quality laminate flooring is slip resistant, stain resistant and also scratch resistant. Therefore, making it a durable flooring for both residential and commercial properties.

Drawbacks

Waterproof

One important drawback is that laminate flooring is not waterproof. Therefore, it has the potential risk of getting water (moisture) damage especially in tropical humid countries like Singapore. Leaving the windows open where rain may come or a prolonged air-conditioned room may not be wise if laminate flooring was installed.

With the above mentioned pointers, do weigh the merits and drawback before committing to having laminate flooring.

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#1. Eco-resilient flooring and decking

If you love the texture and feel of natural hardwood flooring but find it financially challenging to maintain, opt for eco-resilient flooring and decking. Both eco-resilient flooring and decking are warm underfoot and feels similar to natural hardwood. They are both slip resistant, scratch-proof and aesthetically pleasing, thus adding value to your property.

Most importantly, if there is a wet puddle of water if one left the windows open during rainy days, the flooring will not be damages to the puddle, on top of that the high slip resistant feature helps to reduce the probability of falling.

#2. Quality Laminate Flooring

Good quality laminate flooring include high slip resistant properties that enhance the safety of the indoors. It is more cost efficient and customers can choose to buy laminate flooring with high thread lines and groove lines, which is often used in commercial installations. This will add strength to the already strong slip resistant properties.

The one thing home owners have to take note is probably for laminate flooring is not waterproof. Therefore, it is advisable to change the flooring if it had been damaged by long retention of water as faulty laminate flooring could be a potential safety hazard at home especially with the elderly.

#3. Vinyl Flooring

Not only is vinyl flooring slip resistant, but also resistant to both moisture and mould, thus making it an ideal type of flooring for homes with elderly people. Plus vinyl flooring is affordable compare to laminate flooring or other click resilient flooring or eco resilient flooring product. If you are on a tight renovation budget and wish to have flooring that is aesthetically appealing, opt for vinyl that mimics the look of hardwood. However, one thing to take note when choosing vinyl flooring for senior friendly homes is to choose a vinyl floor that has thickness more than 4.5mm. This is because the thicker the flooring, the more impact resistance it would have.

Thereby reducing the impact of flooring and the possible impact of injury during slipping.

In summary, with the number of home slipping accidents happened in Singapore, it is important to install flooring that are senior friendly as safety in this case, is the number one priority.

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When you search for your ideal home flooring for your brand new and or re-modeled home, consider your priorities (and the people living with you) – cost, children, grandparents, domestic helper, tenant, safety and eco-friendliness. You want the people living with you to be safe and feel comfortable at all times.

Laminate Wood Flooring

Beautiful and timeless, laminate wood flooring (or laminate flooring) is a wonderful option for homeowners looking to spruce up their homes. Not only does it look good, but also improves your property’s value, appeal and character. And you do not have to worry about pests like termites burrowing underneath the floor.

Laminate wood flooring mimics the texture, grain and color of real woods, and comes in a variety of colors and at a relatively affordable cost. It is also less expensive to install than natural hardwood flooring. Laminate wood comes in strips or planks. They can be laid in any pattern; if you wish to achieve an elegant look for your home, you should discuss with both your flooring company and interior designer on how best to lay your flooring.

Although the price for both flooring and installation can be as low as $3.50 per square foot, you will find fewer wood flooring style and color choices among the least expensive range.

• Water-resistant and easy to clean

If you are thinking (and dreaming) of wood floors in the bathroom but having second thoughts about the cost and durability, fret not. Laminate flooring can withstand moisture from drippy wet towels – but you should always clean up large puddles to avoid letting water seep into the flooring. It is also resistant to stains like nail polish, makeup, paint and other solutions, thus making cleaning easy.

If you are a pet owner, laminate wood flooring is ideal as it is easy-to-clean and needs little maintenance to keep flooring in good condition.

• Sunlight and fading

If you have plenty of sunlight in your home, laminate wood flooring will not fade. Chances are, you will have sunlight in your home, since you are living in a tropical country. With laminate wood flooring, you do not have to worry about any change in colors with your flooring. Laminate wood flooring has UV protection integrated into the surface, thus it can be directly exposed to sunlight.

• Elderly-friendly

For households with seniors, laminate flooring is a good choice. The Floor Gallery also has a variety of laminate flooring with durable non-slip surfaces and care products for homeowners to choose from.

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Tiles are a kind of hard flooring and are available in a big range of man-made and natural materials. Mosaics, marble, slate, and ceramic titles are just some of the options available and each come with their own features. The main benefit of tiles is that they are very hard wearing and if perfectly maintained will last an extremely long time. As they are waterproof, they are perfectly suited to areas such as utility rooms and bathrooms, and being simple to clean are also best for kitchens. Anyway, tiles can be chill underfoot and can be slippery when wet, hence they are not suitable where children or elderly people are present. If they have an intricate pattern they can be hard to fit as well as being costly and semi-permanent. They are also noisy and need other softer surfaces to decrease the amount of echo in a room.

Wooden floors are also classed as strong or hard flooring but being softer than titles and they are also hot underfoot. With the big range of natural tones accessible, they can support a homely feeling. Even though they can be noisy, if sprung it can support to decrease noise and add bounce to the floor. The problem of wooden floors is that they are generally manufactured from softwoods and therefore can dent easily, especially by the heels of shoes.

Carpets are categorized as soft flooring and by their extremely nature make a feel of comfort and warmth. They can sense underfoot and luxurious and are best for hiding dirt and stains. Largely patterned carpets anyway, can make a room seem litter and will date simply. Plain carpets on the other can make a room seem bigger by making a sense of space. As well as being hot, carpets also support to decrease noise whilst giving insulation by guarding against heatt loss through the floor.

There are many other kinds of flooring for home interior design such as natural flooring including seagrass and jute as well as concrete flooring. The important part is to understand what the flooring chosen will be used for and choosing the right finish for that objective. Once you have planned on that, you should select the top standard that you can afford. Do keep in mind that a good floor will last you a long time, and is definitely worth investing in.

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To make it simple to install, you can find laminate flooring that snap combine with planks that have grooves and tongues. The design of the planks provides you the capability to install it in no time and with pretty easy effort. Depending on your room size, most people can have a full room done within a day, sometimes even quicker. When you are installing laminate flooring, it is important to read the detailed guideline before fixing an individual plank.

Because laminate flooring has a laminate support, it further adds strength to the floor, allowing it to survive years of wear and tear. Hardwood does not have the same strength as laminates do, making this type of flooring in high demand. If you have heavy traffic in a room, laminate floors are a remarkable option to choose. It wipes clean without solid scrubbing, and the quality of the surface will be maintained well. Therefore, you will have floors that look fresh for many years.

When selecting laminate flooring, you will see all the different styles that are accessible on the Singapore market.  First, there are many dark and light finishes to select from. Plus, laminates also look like true wood in appearance and even has feel of true hardwood floors with the raised grain finish. You can also choose from a wide range of style of laminate flooring with all options available. Another best thing about this flooring is that it comes in all price ranges to fit any budget.

To fix laminate floors, you will need to buy a backing already linked to the plank or finish with padding prior to installation. This support makes the flooring very durable and will protect your floors. Laminates have many benefits that would make you want to buy this kind of flooring over any cost. Long lasting, durability, beauty and cost are just a few of the factors that make many home owners prefer laminate flooring over the rest.

Your home is vital to you, and feeling best about where you live is of utmost importance. When you select this type of material for your house, you can feel excellent about how everything looks and feels. Laminate flooring is affordable, fast and simple to install, looks superb, and you will love the results right away.

By hiring the services from a good company in Singapore, you can actually save a lot of energy and money and at the same time get the best results. Any good and creditable laminate flooring company will certainly offer you with the top material accessible in the market and you can be sure that they will definitely do a good job installing your floor for you.

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Light Coloured Flooring

Light coloured flooring is the more popular and more often used flooring in homes. This is because light coloured flooring makes the interior space of the home look and feel bigger and brighter. Light coloured flooring also goes well with almost any coloured walls. Of course, if u have white walls, light coloured flooring will definitely make the home look really spacious!

Dark Coloured Flooring

Dark coloured flooring are increasingly gaining popularity, especially amongst the younger home owners. Dark flooring gives the interior space a mystic and elegant feel. Home owners who loves to have a contrasting interior space, they will prefer to install dark coloured floors to go with white walls. Contrasting colours in the home design gives the home a modern and more stylish look.

Depending on the theme of your home interior design, whether you would prefer to have a flooring that complements or contrasts with the walls, light and dark flooring can then be decided.  Furniture in the home also play an important role. Some home owners love to have their floor in the same colour as their furniture, whereas some prefer to have them in opposite contrasting colours.

Both light and dark coloured flooring have their own distinctive and unique advantages, and of course appeal to different people. Choose a flooring that you love, and of course, choose one which can last you a long time. Be it light or dark flooring, a good flooring that is easy to maintain is also important. Eco Resilient flooring by The Floor Gallery comes in 18 designs, and has many properties that appeal to home owners. Besides being kids and pets friendly, the 18 available designs also has various light and dark coloured options for home owners to choose from. Do check out our eco-resilient flooring designs when you intend to do up your floor!

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So what kind of flooring is 100% waterproof?

The introduction of click resilient flooring in the early 2010s was first depicted as a strong substitute for traditional laminate flooring due to its waterproof nature. However, as flooring technology advances, home owners now have a better and wider range of click resilient flooring available in various patterns, sizes and designs. During that time, as there was not a particular category name for click resilient flooring, it was called ‘waterproof laminate flooring’ by local designers and contractors.

The Rise of Click Resilient Flooring

In a short span of time, manufacturers began to mass produce various specifications of click resilient flooring products. Because of that, the quality among laminate flooring products varies, sometimes to a very large extent. Various flooring distributors also started to offer their version of click resilient flooring under various trademarked names such as ‘high end’, ‘luxurious’ and so on, thereby staging a branding war between click resilient flooring distributors.

Eco Resilient Flooring Vs. Conventional Click Resilient Flooring

As the mass production of click resilient flooring products continues, the quality of the products become even wider. To ensure quality among the click resilient flooring products, a few manufacturers managed to increase their eco quality standards by implementing responsible flooring manufacturing processes. In other words, consumers are able to differentiate between a conventional click resilient flooring product and an eco resilient flooring product.

One way is to look for credible green certifications such as The Singapore Green Label and Floorscore that certify the flooring’s eco quality as well as optimal indoor air quality standards.

Waterproof Laminate Flooring For a Better Lifestyle

As flooring technology advances, the ‘waterproof’ laminate flooring has evolved into a higher quality waterproof resilient flooring with better Eco qualities. Start sourcing for your best waterproof laminate flooring today, get in touch with our flooring team HERE.

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Here are a few pet friendly flooring options you can choose from:

Pet Friendly Flooring #1: Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl flooring is largely pet friendly due to its durability and high water-resistant qualities. In fact, it is one of the most recommended pet friendly flooring options for cats and dogs. Newer collections of vinyl flooring now come with extra thickness and that is an added advantage. Vinyl flooring option is water-resistant and withstands wear and tear. Another reason why this type of flooring is recommended for pet owners is because even if your pet urinates or vomits on the floor, it can be easily cleaned without leaving any stains. Also, padded vinyl flooring conceals the irritating sound of your pet’s nails as they move around.

Interested in pet-friendly vinyl flooring? Feel free to get in touch with our flooring team HERE.

Pet Friendly Flooring #2: Linoleum Flooring

Another pet-friendly flooring option, linoleum flooring is of higher quality but slightly costlier. It is very eco-friendly as it is a natural product. Soft, scratch-resistant and easy to clean, it also has antibacterial properties – definitely helpful for pet owners who place hygiene as a priority.

Pet Friendly Flooring #3: Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is also a top-rated pet friendly option, as it is durable, highly water-resistant, scratch-resistant and easy to clean. The Floor Gallery’s Laminate Flooring is a cost-efficient option in Singapore.

Pet Friendly Flooring #4: Eco-Resilient Flooring

As the name suggests, this type of flooring is eco-friendly and is resilient to many environmental factors. Eco Resilient Flooring is highly waterproof, has high impact and slip resistance, and its installation can be customised to your preferences. These features make it an extremely safe option for your pets and your home.

It is important to consider all factors before choosing a flooring for your home and pets. Some types of flooring may be rather costly, However, if the higher price tag gives you a flooring that lasts a longer, it is definitely worth it to invest in a strong pet-friendly flooring at home.

Want to find a flooring that suits your budget and home’s interior? Discuss your best options with us HERE.

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