Selecting the right kid-friendly flooring is crucial for households with children. From slips to spills, you need flooring that is durable enough to last but beautiful enough to withstand multiple kids running around your house.
We are parents too, which is why we created Proximity Mills. Durable flooring that lasts, and looks beautiful no matter what life (or your kids) throws at it.
In this blog post, we explore the top three kid-friendly flooring options that cater to the needs of a busy household, considering factors like safety, hygiene, durability, and overall convenience.
Hardwood Flooring: A Natural, Durable Choice
Hardwood flooring is a great natural option that's also kid-friendly. It enhances indoor air quality and contains no harmful chemicals like VOCs. Over the years, hardwood products have evolved to be more water-resistant and durable by leveraging a wear layer made of urethane and aluminum oxide. The Rancher collection is the most durable collection of kid-friendly hardwood flooring, and it's our top seller amongst those households with families.
It also doesn't hurt that hardwood helps increase home values, which can lead to more money for kids' toys down the road!
Pricing on kid-friendly hardwood flooring ranges from $4.99/sqft to $12.99/sqft.
Laminate Flooring: Affordable Elegance
Ideal for budget-conscious families, laminate flooring mimics the look of hardwood at a fraction of the cost. It contains a scratch-resistant layer and is resistant to stains and indentations, perfect for handling the scratches and dents of childhood.
When choosing the right laminate brand, make sure to find one that is FloorScore certified and that does not contain any VOCs. Although laminate as a product category is great for kids, we would recommend doing research on the brand before you buy the product.
Pricing on kid-friendly laminate flooring can range from $2.49/sqft to $6.99/sqft depending on the brand.
Luxury Vinyl Plank: Wood Look With More Durability
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring is another great choice for households with kids due to its durability and ease of maintenance. One of the primary benefits of LVP is its resistance to the typical spills, stains, and scratches that are common in homes with children. Parents love luxury vinyl plank because of how easy it is to clean after a mess or a spill. You can simply get a damp mop, clean it up, and get on with the fun.
In addition to its child-friendly features, luxury vinyl plank flooring is also incredibly safe and comfortable for children. Due to the underlayment, LVP is often softer underfoot compared to traditional tile or wood flooring, providing a more forgiving surface for inevitable falls and tumbles. This aspect is particularly beneficial for younger children who are just learning to walk or play.
Pricing on kid-friendly vinyl plank flooring can range from $2.99/sqft. to $7.99/sqft.
Carpet Tile: Easy Maintenance and Comfort
Carpet tile may not sound like the obvious choice for kid-friendly flooring, but we have seen more and more families install washable carpet tiles. These family-friendly carpet tiles are perfect for households with little children because they are soft to the touch, easy to crawl and fall on, and best of all, they are washable.
Another reason families love carpet tiles is because they can be DIY installed, which means you can constantly change colors, styles, and designs. This is great to keep your child's room up to date with trends and their favorite colors.
Pricing on washable kid-friendly carpet ranges from $2.99/sqft. to $5.99/sqft.
In Summary
When thinking through kid-friendly flooring, you should consider the type of flooring and also the brand you are buying from. There are a lot of different pros/cons to different flooring types but our recommendation is to stick with either hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, laminate, or carpet tile.
