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Design for the Elderly and Disabled Environments:

Design for the Elderly and Disabled Environments:. Interior Floors. Part 9 of 10. Making Homes More Comfortable and Accessible. Interior Floor Surfaces. Carpet Non-Skid and Slip-Resistant Surfaces Small Level Changes Ramp Surfaces Grill and Grates Summary. Carpet Replacement. Type

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Design for the Elderly and Disabled Environments:

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  1. Design for the Elderly and Disabled Environments: Interior Floors Part 9 of 10 Making Homes More Comfortable and Accessible

  2. Interior Floor Surfaces Carpet Non-Skid and Slip-Resistant Surfaces Small Level Changes Ramp Surfaces Grill and Grates Summary

  3. Carpet Replacement Type - Dense/Tight - Level or Textured Loop - 1/2” Maximum Thickness - Install without Pad Edges - Securely attached edges with a maximum slope of 1:2

  4. Non-Skid and Slip-Resistant Surfaces General - Consider using slip-resistant materials that provide traction for crutches, shoe heels, and wheeled mobility devices Type - Some have abrasive textures designed to be slip resistant Vinyl - Many types are now available with non-skid surfaces

  5. Small Level Changes General - Smooth Transition - Vertical changes no greater than 1/4 inch - Levels up to 1/2 inch. Can be crossed with a 1:2 slope - Changes greater than 1/2 inch require a slope with a maximum rise of 1:20

  6. Small Level Changes Bevels - Can be installed to correct vertical changes Raising Floor Level - Another layer of material can also be added to level out a raised surface

  7. Ramp Surface Replacement Ramp surfaces are often slippery - Choose a stable, firm, slip-resistant material - Avoid using carpet, which causes wheels to slip - If carpet mustbe used, select a dense, short pile and tightly woven material

  8. Grill and Grate Replacement Openings - Use openings of 1/2 inch opening -Install according to direction of travel -Rectangular openings perpendicular to direction of travel may exceed 1/2 inch

  9. Summary Install Carpet Edge Strips Coat Back of Throw Rugs Use Rubber Mats Apply Abrasive Strips Paint with anti-skid coatings Install Short Surface Ramps or Bevels

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