What to prioritize first
If you can only do one thing, replace worn carpet or slick tile with a slip-resistant, low-pile or textured surface and eliminate height differences between rooms. Uneven transitions and loose rugs are among the top fall risks in the home for anyone over 65, and are common in older Avenues and Sugar House bungalows with plank subfloors of varying thickness.
- Slip-resistant LVP or textured floor tile in kitchens and entries
- Low-pile carpet or firm-cushion carpet in bedrooms
- Flush, low-profile transitions between rooms
- Curbless or near-flush transitions, easier in basement-level pre-1960 intown stock than in slab-on-grade south-valley subdivisions
- Removal of loose area rugs and floor clutter
- Non-slip stair treads where applicable
- Adequate lighting along walking paths
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How much does an aging-in-place flooring project cost in Greater Salt Lake City?+
Most accessibility-focused flooring projects land in the same range as a standard room-by-room replacement, roughly $8,000–$22,000 depending on scope, with a modest premium for slip-resistant materials and added transition work. Curbless transitions cost less to build in basement-level pre-1960 intown stock than in slab-on-grade south-valley subdivisions.
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