Your home’s entry often creates visitor’s first impressions, and you want those impressions to be positive and comfortable. Unfortunately, with the extreme weather that we see in the Rochester area, your entryway flooring can often be a place where snow, ice, and water pool up, creating the perfect conditions for a slip-and-fall accident. Is it time for an update? Here are a few factors to consider in your design.
Update Your Entry for a Safe, Slip-Free Winter
Damaged Flooring
If your entryway has damaged flooring, whether it’s torn vinyl, broken tiles, or warped wood, the chances of someone tripping and falling is much higher. What’s more, it also exposes your subflooring to the elements being brought into your home on the bottom of boots and shoes, such as water, ice, salt, and deicing chemicals. These compounds can cause additional damage to your home, making repairs more expensive.
Slip-Resistant Materials
Once the damaged flooring is removed, you’ll want to make sure that the replacement materials you use are slip resistant. Most tiles and flooring will have a slip rating, so be sure to select one that has a decent rating. In many cases, you’ll also want to go with a material that will resist damage from road salt and deicing chemicals, such as sealed stone, tile, vinyl, or similar materials. This ensures that your entry flooring will look and perform wonderfully for many years to come.
Overall Organization
In addition to updating your flooring, you may want to take a look at the entire area. It’s just as easy to trip and fall over discarded shoes, jackets, and snow pants that children leave in the way. Custom carpentry can provide you with exceptional organization in your entryway, making it easier to keep the area safe and looking fabulous.
By taking the time to evaluate the entryway flooring in your Rochester home and have it updated to improve its appearance and safety, you can ensure that you’ll have a warm, enjoyable first impression for your home. If you need help with slip resistant floor installation in your Rochester home or business, the experienced professionals at Maressa Remodeling are ready to help. Why not contact us today to find out what we can do for your entryway?
