A Caregiver's ask. Best floors for wheelchair users.
We all need someone we can lean on. A caregiver is a special person who chooses contentment in the service of others. And at times of recouping health, a caregiver come to us as a blessing. A caregiver often looks for a floor that is non slippery but also moves the wheels to roll freely & is easy to clean. RAK Ceramics brings you supreme ideas to re-do/create flooring that are best fit for wheelchair users.
Wood flooring: is a good choice to increase the level of ease a wheelchair user can experience in the comforts of their home. Durable, easy to clean, great-looking; Wooden flooring is considered to be a great choice. A caregiver must always remember to wipe the rolls clean after returning. Dirty wheels can scrape the surface & lead to irreparable wear & tear.
Ceramic tiles: Made for robustness, these are excellent choices for wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are heavy and can quickly cut down on floor coverings, but not with ceramic tiles. Available in various sizes, colors & textures. Ceramic tiles can last for years. Functional and elegant, ceramic tiles are a caregiver’s delight. Do look up www.rakceramics.com/india/en-in/ for various styles.
Rubber flooring: Rubber flooring provides a durable and an easy to clean surface for hard wearing areas. Perfect for wheelchair users, these are slip resistant & soft, contrary to the popular belief. Easy to clean, rubber flooring only require cleaning with a mop to shine. A caregiver must look for a distinctive odour that comes with the territory while preparing for rubber flooring. Also be careful while mopping as some stain agents can discolor the flooring.
Carpet flooring: One must always remember that thick carpet flooring is simply not advisable for wheelchair users. Commercial grade carpet is meant to bear a lot of traffic without having to expanse or crush the carpet’s original size & shape. Having said that even the low pile carpet sorts, require caregivers to put forth more energy than needed on a hard surface flooring.
When it comes to walking with canes, or using a wheelchair, some surfaces can make the chore real hard. It is thoughtful to choose a floor that fits your necessity, is safe & above all is most comfortable for the caregiver and user. RAK Ceramics wishes pink of health and speedy recovery to those ailing. After all nothing is more important than the gift of health.