A Soft Landing: The Unseen Safety of Carpet in Your Home

When choosing a new floor for your home, safety is often a top priority, especially for families with young children or homes with elderly residents. While style, durability, and comfort are all important factors, a floor’s ability to protect its inhabitants from slips, trips, and falls is a critical, yet often unseen, benefit. For this, no other flooring material can compete with carpet. At Jordans Flooring, we believe that carpet provides an important layer of safety in a home, offering a soft, cushioned surface that can prevent injuries and provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. This is the story of how carpet provides a soft landing and an essential layer of safety.

A Natural Shock Absorber

One of the most significant safety benefits of carpet is its ability to absorb impact. Its soft, cushioned surface acts as a natural shock absorber, which can reduce the severity of injuries from a fall.

• Minimizing Injuries from Falls: Falls are a leading cause of injury for both young children and the elderly. A fall on a hard surface like tile, hardwood, or laminate can result in a serious injury, from a head injury to a broken bone. Carpet’s plush fibers and cushioned padding can significantly reduce the force of impact, lessening the chance of a severe injury. This is a crucial feature for homes with young children who are just learning to walk or for an elderly person who may be prone to falls.
• Protecting from Head Injuries: In a child’s early years, falls are a part of life. A fall on a carpeted floor can make the difference between a minor bump and a serious head injury. The soft, cushioned surface provides an important layer of protection that can give parents peace of mind that their children are playing on a safer surface.
• Reducing Breakage: Beyond protecting people, carpet also protects your belongings. When a dish, a glass, or a favorite toy is dropped on a carpeted floor, the soft surface absorbs the impact, making it less likely to break.

Preventing Slips and Providing a Better Grip

Hard, smooth surfaces can be slippery, especially when wet, which can increase the risk of slips and falls. Carpet’s textured surface provides a better grip, helping to prevent these accidents.

• A Textured Surface for Better Grip: The thousands of fibers in a carpeted floor provide a natural texture that is more difficult to slip on than a smooth surface. This is an important safety feature for areas of the home that see a lot of foot traffic, such as hallways and living rooms.
• A Stable Foundation: Carpet provides a stable and secure foundation for your feet, which is especially important for the elderly or for those with mobility issues. The soft surface can help to improve balance and reduce the risk of trips and falls.

The Role of Carpet Padding

For maximum safety and comfort, a high-quality carpet pad is a must. A dense, thick padding will significantly enhance the safety benefits of your carpet, providing an extra layer of cushioning that can absorb the impact from a fall. A good pad also adds an extra layer of comfort underfoot, making your carpet feel even more luxurious and inviting.

A Stylish and Functional Choice

The safety benefits of carpet do not come at the expense of style. You can find a vast selection of carpet that offers a perfect blend of style and function.

• Variety of Styles and Textures: From a short, dense pile for a clean, modern look to a plush, high-pile for a luxurious feel, there is a style of carpet to match any home decor. You can choose a carpet that is both beautiful and safe, a perfect blend of form and function.
• The Perfect Foundation for Design: Carpet provides a soft and safe foundation for your home, allowing you to layer it with furniture and decor to create a space that is both beautiful and functional.

Let Jordans Flooring Help You Find a Safe Solution

At Jordans Flooring, we believe that your home should be a safe and comfortable sanctuary. Our vast selection of high-quality carpet is chosen for its superior style, durability, and ability to provide a crucial layer of safety. Our experts are ready to guide you to the perfect flooring that will transform your home into a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

We take pride in our success, longevity, and reputation, all of which are built on an unwavering commitment to quality in both our product and service. We know that starting a new project can be a challenge, which is why we make it easy. Our team is happy to provide a quick and easy flooring estimate that fits completely into your schedule. This is a great way to launch into your next project with confidence. Contact us or visit one of our showroom locations today to begin your journey. We are located in Victoria, Vancouver, South Surrey, Richmond, Red Deer, Nanaimo, Langley, Kelowna, Kamloops, Edmonton, Coquitlam, Calgary, Burnaby, and Abbotsford.