Whether you have experienced damage to your baseboard corners or would like to simply protect them from potential damage from a vacuum or from pets, corner guards may be right for you. Corner guards are used to protect the interior corners of a room against damage. They may also be referred to as corner protectors. While there are certain edge and corner protectors that help improve safety for your small child or baby, the corner guards mentioned in this article protect your baseboards and wall corners from vacuum and pet damage.

Whenever you vacuum your home, office, or other room, the baseboard corners are at risk of being bumped and scraped. This can happen when using a vacuum extension tube to clean carpet, hardwood, or tile flooring around baseboard edges. It is especially likely when your baseboards are of a contrasting color with the vacuum extension tube. For instance, many vacuum extension tubes are black, which can cause marks on white or other light-colored baseboards when cleaning.

Over time, these marks can cause excessive wear and tear to the interior of your home, degrading its appearance and value. In an office environment, damaged baseboards can make a poor impression on clients or customers that take note of the appearance of your office of business interior. While you may paint over the baseboards, certain damage such as scrapes and nicks are difficult to cover up with paint. Trying to paint can also cause further damage if it stains the carpet or hardwood flooring. Therefore, the best way to protect the baseboard corners and cover up existing damage is with corner guard protectors. There are many different kinds of corner protectors, so it is important to choose the right type for your home or office.

First, the material is an important consideration depending on the type of activity within your home or business setting. Most places are prone to many different activities that cause damage. For example, in a business or office setting, chairs with wheels can bump against the corners, furniture can cause damage, and nightly or weekly cleanings can further tarnish the baseboards. As previously mentioned, in a home all of these same dangers exist, in addition to potential pet damage and other accidents related to food or high amounts of human activity.

Therefore, the best material for a protector is typically a strong metal, such as steel. Protecting your baseboard corners with a strong material can save hundreds of dollars in carpentry and other service costs down the road. In other words, investing in a little into installing corner guards now can save you lots of money and hassle of having to try and fix the damages later on.

A second important consideration for corner guards is the whether paint coating is environmentally safe or not. Corner protector items may come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. While the size and shape are dependent on your exact corner or wall needs, the color or paint coating is an important consideration. Since these protectors will be installed in your home or office 24/7, it’s a good idea to choose environmentally safe coating, such as powder coating, which is safest and cleanest for a living or working environment.

Article originally published at Source by Hooman Bozorgi