Family-Friendly Floors
Having children is a big step, this is
undeniable..they have such a huge impact on everything and there are a number
of things that you didn’t realise mattered until a baby arrives! For some it
could be the simple thing such as not appreciating what sleep actually once
was, or how messy mealtimes become when you start your weaning journey at 6 months. When we started with baby led weaning I had no idea how thankful I'd be of the laminate
flooring in our dining room and also how much of an absolute life saver it is now she's starting to crawl around the place.
What is laminate flooring made of?
Laminate flooring is constructed of 4 layers,
with the bottom layer known as the ‘backing’ which acts as a sort of
barrier against moisture to prevent the floor from warping and becoming
damaged. Next up from that is the ‘inner core’ which is made from
something called fibreboard (an engineered wood made from wood chips, plants
fibres, sawdust and other recycled materials) this layer helps to provide the
stability and durability that laminate is renowned for. The third layer is
called the ‘design layer’, this is the layer that gives laminate the
look of real wood which is created using a high-resolution photograph being
pressed on to the material and then a clear layer (the ‘wear layer’) is
applied on top of this to ensure that stains and fading are kept to a minimal.
The benefits of laminate flooring
For me, laminate is the perfect kind of floor to
have. It’s surprising how much mess a little person can
make so I need something that’s easy to keep on top of and won't take up too
much of my time. I also don’t have to worry about any damage, my floor seems to
be able to withstand anything at the moment and long may this continue.
Laminate is often described
as a ‘cheaper’ option for your home, although it is a bit more
budget-friendly, it is by no means less appealing in looks, in fact there are
some pieces of laminate flooring that could be mistaken for real wood!
How can I protect my floor?
Over time your floor will have the usual wear
and tear, unfortunately this is something that’s unavoidable, but you can put
things in place to reduce the damage over time. Here are a few handy tips from
the gang at Luxury Flooring:
• Lay down rugs/runners as an assigned spot for your children to play
with their toys to protect your floor. We tend to just chuck down a large blanket as its quick to pack away come dinner time and means no food ends up getting trodden into it.
• Clean up any spillages/mess as soon as it occurs (or as soon as
you’re aware of it - I know too well how much work is involved around mealtimes and sometimes cleaning up is the last thing on your mind!)
• For families with older kids make sure your little ones remove their shoes - of course this
doesn’t apply to tiny little baby feet, we know they don’t pose too much of a
threat and, really, who's baby actually manages to keep shoes on for more than 5 minutes?!
• If you’re thinking of placing a highchair or child's table and chair
on the floor consider using felt pads on the legs, this will help protect your
floor from scratches when the furniture is dragged along at clean up time.
What’s the best way to keep my floor clean?
As mentioned earlier, laminate floors are
incredibly easy to maintain which contributes to why they’re such a popular
choice in the family home. Unlike carpets they don’t need to be vacuumed on a
daily basis, in fact you would only need to vacuum on a weekly basis, it just depends how
messy the floors get. When mess does occur then all you need is a soft
bristle (indoor) brush, or dustpan and brush to get rid of it. If it’s more
than a few crumbs then a deeper clean will only require a warm damp cloth and
hey presto! Just make sure that if any liquids are spilt on the floor, its important to clean it up as soon as possible to avoid any damage to the floor itself.
So there you have it, a bit of an insight as to
why I love my laminate floor so much! Do you have laminate flooring in your dining room?
*This post is in collaboration with Luxury Flooring and Furnishings but, as always, all views are my own.
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