Category:Safety

From Floor Coverings

Everyone wants to feel safe in their homes and places of work or play. Installing safety flooring is a critical step to that end. Why is that? Because slip-resistant or safety flooring can help prevent the types of situations that increase the risk of slips and falls. An estimated 300,000 slips and falls resulting in injuries happen every year in the US. Certain types of flooring are constructed with materials and/or floor coatings that make them easier and safer to walk or play on. In this category, you will discover important information about new flooring technology that is designed to promote safety in virtually all types of environments. Also included in these articles is information about eco-friendly flooring that may make the air in our homes safer to breathe. You will learn about certain types of flooring that are safer for children, the elderly or individuals with disabilities.