Twisted cords, either dangling from the wall or flowing across the floor, seem messy and disturb the living area's ideal soft, comfortable texture by making things appear like a machine-laden factory. They also cause a host of concerns. The presence of so many gadgets in such proximity to one another unavoidably leads to tangled, tugged, and stressed cables, which can harm or impair the functionality of the devices.
If you use a power strip to add extra outlets for your various equipment, it's simple to unhook the wrong cord and lose power when you don't want to. Exposed wires are also prone to wear and tear, so keeping them safe from being dragged or walked on will help you avoid replacing them.
How to Manage Wires and Cables
There are several ways to manage hazardous cables inside your building, no matter what type of floors you have. You may find some exciting methods down below:
Cord Protector
Although the construction of these sturdy cord covers involves PVC, they have a floor-matching wood grain. Cord protectors are rugged, hold the floor without adhesives, and are beautiful, unlike the soft plastic cord protectors you're hoping to avoid. It's simple to use a cord protector:
Separate the flat base from the arching "wood" covering.
Put a few cables across it.
Snap the cover back on.
These products may come in prefinished dark oak, light oak, and cherry finishes, but if your flooring has an unusual surface that requires a better fit, there's always the stainable "unfinished" option. This product quickly accepts any wood stain with a natural wood appearance, so apply a coat or two and enjoy how the cable cover blends into your floor.
Self Adhesive Wood Grain Contact Paper
No, wrapping your cables in contact paper to make them mix in with your floor is not a good idea! But have you ever considered hiding your cord covers? Plastic cord coverings can transform from visually obtrusive to aesthetically pleasing using Terracotta-colored and Wood-grain contact paper.
It's a simple, effective, and incredibly cost-efficient method. And putting it into practice is so simple that it hardly counts as a project. Cut the product to fit the area of any solid-color cord cover, peel off the backing, and smooth it over the surface. It looks terrific, stays put, and is easy to clean with only a moist cloth.
Cable Shield Cord Covers
The cable shield is a two-piece, rigid PVC cord cover similar to cord protectors. Still, instead of a maple-like wood grain finish, it comes in a beautiful terracotta hue that matches the floor tiles used in various Mediterranean-style and Spanish buildings. The cable shield has an adhesive backing on the underside that keeps the cord cover in place on any smooth floor.
The cable shield is accessible in 5 widths to handle varying amounts of cables and can resist up to 661 pounds of pressure from foot traffic or heavy furniture. To have an entry point for these cables, ensure the installation of recessed aluminum floor access panels in your building. Your maintenance crew will thank you for making their work environment easy and safe.
Conclusion
There are many other methods to use to ensure that no person has to suffer bodily harm and inconvenience due to unpleasant and hazardous cables laid open on the floor of your building. If you aim to lessen the burden of such wires, be sure to consult a licensed professional for their solid and fantastic advice.
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