A very low pile carpet or a commercial carpet made for high traffic would be the best kind for wheelchair users.
Carpet wheels for wheelchairs.
Carpeting should be firmly attached to the sub floor and have a pile less than 1 2 inch high.
Wheelchairs run great on hardwood flooring.
This model can serve both as a self and attendant propelled wheelchair thus is equipped with the push to lock wheel brakes for self rides and special back handles for being pushed from behind.
If the wheelchair will be used on flat terrain or an indoor environment a non electric wheelchair could serve your purposes.
Ideally flooring for wheelchairs should be firm with flat transitions from one room to the next.
It should be non slippery and still offer enough traction to easily maneuver.
Thanks to the 8 inch front caster wheels the chair guarantees a smooth ride.
You can make high pile carpet easier to navigate by using duct tape to piece together several of those thick plastic chair mats you see sold at office supply stores.
For rough outside terrain or sports use however a sturdier wheelchair with durable wheels would be necessary.
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Carpets with a high pile won t let the wheels roll easily.
My husband has started using a wheelchair in the house but has trouble maneuvering over carpeting and around furniture.
Overall it s a great wheelchair to spend a great load of time in it.