How many loads of laundry do you run a week? If you have kids, it’s probably a lot. When choosing laundry room flooring, you’ll need a material strong enough to withstand high foot traffic, spills, scratches, humidity, and dents. Fortunately, our flooring contractors at LJ Building WA can help you find the best flooring for laundry rooms.
Your laundry room flooring has to withstand unique conditions found nowhere else in your home. For example, the agitation from the washer and dryer is enough to scuff, scratch, or even dent your new laundry room flooring. Whatever flooring you choose will also have to withstand spills, leaks, heat, and high humidity. Keep in mind that while laundry rooms have high foot traffic, the flooring underneath your machines will take the most abuse.
Tile is one of the toughest laundry room flooring options available. Tiled flooring is perfect for high traffic areas because you don’t have to worry about the material getting scuffed or scratched over time. Unlike other flooring options, floor tiles won’t show an obvious path of foot traffic several years from now. Floor tiles are also easy to clean. Simply dust the surface with a damp mop ever so often. If you’re looking for a tough and durable yet aesthetically pleasing option, consider tiles.
Carpets – While plush carpet is perfect for bedrooms, it doesn’t belong in your laundry room. Carpet fibers can trap dust and dander. Combined with high humidity, this creates the perfect conditions in your laundry room for mold. You want the room where you clean your clothes to be clean, right? Tiles or luxury vinyl are the way to go.
