Alternative to hearth rug for house next to messy kids - solid wood flooring?
I don't want laminate, tangible wood only.
Answers: If you want material wood, one choice to consider these days is rattan. It is a sustainable product, because bamboo regenerate so fast. It is tough, durable, comes in a mixture of styles and finishes and seems pretty kid proof, depending on the finish you select. Across the street from me, a neighbor next to two children, seven and four, put it in the children's bathroom. I thought this be a pretty crazy idea at the time, but a year next it still looks the same as the year she installed it (herself), even in front of the shower and toilet. When you select your flooring, clutch a look at the many rattan products available.
And I'm with you -- no laminates!
If you run for real wood stay away from the soft woods. They find gouged concrete easily. Don't be too snatched to dismiss the laminates. I was a TRUE wood advocate and other put in valid wood in my own homes, but I granted to take mat out and put in laminate within my rental condo. I thought it might have a short vivacity, given renters and the constant moving in and out, but that be 5 years ago and it looks great.
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