Comments on: Kids and Hardwood Floors

By: Hardwood Floors

Hardwood Floors — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:36:14 +0000

I’m aware this reply is out of date with the actual published story, but even area rugs can be a hazard unless a good pad grabber is used. In this situation the rug will not move if someone slides across it.

On another note, watch those area rugs and the actual floor carefully over time. Depending on the hardwood it’s laying on, a subtle to drastic color change can take place underneath. In other words, all hardwoods change color when exposed to light. You could find yourself with a spotty floor over time when the rugs are taken up.

One problem with some hardwoods is this is irreversable. Even complete refinishing cannot remove some rug lines.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:41:32 +0000

That is what we just laid out last night. However, I don’t know how much of a beating this puzzle can take.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:36:15 +0000

My sister-in-law has those interlocking foam puzzle piece type things… don’t know what they’re called lol But she put them on the floor in a huge section of their living room to make a safe play area.

By: beta mum

beta mum — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:11:46 +0000

A few rugs for them to play on/lie on would be a good idea. But they’ll soon be big enough to put their hands out when they fall over, then you can get rid of the rugs if you want to.
Wooden floors aren’t nearly as hard as tiled floors…

By: Monica

Monica — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:29:53 +0000

Ouch, it must hurt a lot. If you don’t find better solutions, the rugs are fine. I don’t have hardwood floor, so I have no idea what solutions should I tell you.