For homeowners where accessibility is key for easy mobility for wheelchair users, in this article we discuss choosing the best wooden flooring for wheelchair users.
We often get asked which wooden flooring is best for wheelchair users so we have compiled a list of acceptable and unacceptable flooring types along with what features you should look out for. Solid oak and engineered flooring are by the best types of flooring because they offer durability, grip and comfort, whereas thick pile carpet, cheap vinyls and gloss tiled surfaces are not advised due to them being slippery and susceptible to wear.
You need to consider a few other things when looking at flooring types and these include the room type and differences in flooring from room to room. Ideally we would recommend having a seamless flow of wooden flooring throughout as this wouldn’t have unsightly and restrictive thresholds that separate rooms. Keep the flooring the same will not give the wheelchair user and unwanted surprises when moving to different rooms.
When it comes to interior design, accessibility is a key consideration. It’s important to ensure safety and ease of mobility around any home. In this blog, we’re going to offer advice on the best flooring types for wheelchair users with reduced mobility, to help make the most of living spaces.
Solid and Engineered wood flooring for wheelchair users
The tough, unrestrictive surfaces of solid oak and engineered flooring offers a smooth, comfortable and more importantly non slip surface for wheelchair users. They are also extremely durable and resistant to the extra wear of the wheels and constant pivoting on the surface. Like any surface, after time and a lot of traffic, even the toughest surfaces can wear and become tired, but the main advantage of old and engineered wooden flooring is that they can be sanded and refinished time and time again to bring them back to looking like new
