Each person during the repair of his home asks himself a question: what floor is better to make so that he meets all the highest requirements? The market of finishing materials offers a huge number of different floor coverings. And today we’ll talk about how to choose flooring for an apartment .

Since the floor is the most important part of any room, it is often subject to various types of damage (mechanical, physical). Accordingly, when choosing a floor, it is necessary to take into account many factors, such as: strength, safety, comfort, wear resistance, as well as its price! So which floors are the most the best flooring for an apartment ?

The best floors for the apartment: selection criteria

But how exactly to choose decorative materials for the floor, which would not only fit into your interior, but also could serve reliably and for a long time? To do this, you need to take into account some details, in particular - varieties of coatings.

Nowadays, there are many ways and decisions to make   the best floor in the apartment, therefore, we will briefly consider the main materials that are used for flooring, their pros and cons.

Varieties of coatings: ceramic tiles

Ceramic tileit is a fairly durable material, its main advantage is its practicality. It is easy to work with a tile, it is not afraid of the increased humidity, it is easy to give it an initial look, having cleared of various pollution.

Tiles can be used in almost any environment, as it withstands various temperature extremes, and the widest range of its colors and sizes will allow you to choose the right option for your interior.

It is indispensable as a floor covering, especially in rooms with high humidity and traffic. At the moment, there are a large number of types for decoration. Tiles differ in size, appearance, degree of slip, strength, water absorption and other parameters.

In residential premises, floor tiles are most often used in kitchens, in, halls and hallways. There are many types of tiles for wood, which in appearance resembles a laminate and parquet. It can perfectly fit into the interior design of the bedroom (here you will need heated floor) or the living room. And if you choose flooring for an apartment,   it’s worth getting acquainted with the advantages and disadvantages of this material.

Its advantages:

• Huge and decor.
• Tiles are easy to combine with almost all building materials.
• It allows you to create an original floor composition of any complexity, visually lengthen or expand the visual space.
• The tile has practicality and durability.
• She is not afraid of moisture, perfectly washed
• It is resistant to fading and wear, and also can withstand any load.

Its disadvantages:

• There are a number of difficulties during installation and subsequent repairs.
• When laying tiles, the seams cannot be hidden, and their thickness will depend on the skill level of the tiler.
• Tiles are cold materials, so they are often laid on a warm floor.

Linoleum

This material is the most common type of floor covering. It is best suited for wet rooms - for the floor. It is available in three types: household, commercial and semi-commercial.

Its advantages:

• Waterproof.
• Easy to clean.
• Low cost.
• Easy to install.
• It does not rot.
• No noise when you walk on it.
• Shelf life is from 30 to 50 years.

Its disadvantages:

• To lay linoleum you need a fairly even base, only in this case it will last you a very long time.
• Linoleum is an artificial material.
• It can be squeezed if heavy furniture is placed on it.
• Cheap linoleum can be sensitive to a large temperature difference, it will begin to crack and deform.
• Budget options look cheap, and expensive types can imitate tiles, wood, etc.

Parquet

If you want to choose the best flooring for an apartment, then you should pay attention to parquet or parquet board. After all, a tree is an ecological, durable and beautiful coating. But when buying it, consider the fact that when the air is dry, it can dry out, and when moistened, it swells. Because it is covered with a special varnish. A significant plus of this coating is the presence of parquet varieties.

Parquet is considered a traditional classic flooring. For the manufacture of such floors, a wide variety of types of wood are used. It depends on them and not only, but also the strength of the floors. Such a floor will allow you to create incredible comfort and coziness in your home.

Its advantages:

• Durability.
• Great look.
• Reliability of coverage.
• Environmental friendliness.
• Low thermal conductivity

Its disadvantages:

• Wood "breathes", due to which the material is deformed (in the cold season, the parquet will dry out, and in the warm -.
• The high cost of the material.

Carpet

Will make your home more comfortable. The carpet has gained wide popularity, as it is relatively affordable, varied in color, easy to care for and easy to fit.

Its advantages:

• It has high abrasion resistance.
• Varied in color and texture.
• It has a low level of creasing of the pile.
• It has good sound insulation.

Its disadvantages:

• It is able to fade during prolonged exposure to sunlight.
• Sensitive to moist air and water.
• Frequent dry cleaning is required due to the accumulation of dust between the fibers of the coating.
• It is not recommended to use for allergy sufferers.

Make a decision

So what   better to make the floor in the apartment ? Depending on where we select flooring for an apartment   - we will make a purchase. Therefore, we continue our thoughts with you.

  - design options: linoleum - practical and quite durable; ceramic tile - convenient, reliable and practical, but without a heated floor it’s cold and uncomfortable.

Materials for decorative decoration of residential premises must meet the following requirements:

In practice, you can implement all of these requirements if you pay attention to:

1. material type;
2. wear resistance class;
3. coating manufacturer;
4. additional features.

Types of Home Flooring

In residential premises, the following coatings are used for flooring:

• represents narrow MDF panels with a protective and decorative coating. In recent decades, the material is very popular. Nevertheless, some experts dispute the appropriateness of its use in apartments. The process of laying a laminate is quite laborious, and the material itself is more expensive than linoleum and carpet. Despite the fact that the basis of the coating is wood waste (shavings and sawdust), its thermal conductivity is higher than that of natural wood. Finally, the surface of many varieties of laminate is very slippery;
• Parquet is one of the oldest varieties of flooring. Sophisticated compositions made from valuable species of natural wood look like real works of art and last for decades. The reverse side of the coin is the high cost of coverage and the complexity of its maintenance. Without regular polishing and impregnation with varnish or special mastic, parquet loses its attractive appearance and collapses;
• Ceramic leads in wear resistance. The material offers an infinite number of design options, is easily cleaned of any type of pollution, does not provoke allergies and asthma. However, due to the high thermal conductivity, ceramic tiles are laid on the floor in kitchens, bathrooms, restrooms, on balconies and loggias.

Wear class and coating manufacturers

The surface of the flooring during operation is gradually erased. As a result, the material loses its decorative properties and collapses.

Tip. It is easy to check this or that synthetic material (linoleum, laminate or carpet) for compliance with environmental standards. To do this, just smell it. Poor coatings exude a pungent chemical odor. Usually it does not weather even after several years of operation.

Operating conditions and loads in production, office and residential premises vary significantly, so it is not possible to create a universal coating. However, calculating typical loads is quite simple. Based on these data, you can vary the strength of the material depending on its purpose.

The wear resistance class is indicated by a two-digit number. The first digit indicates the type of room:

• 2 - residential;
• 3 - office;
• 4 - production.

The second digit indicates the intensity of the loads from 1 (low) to 4 (very high).

So, material of wear resistance class 21 is suitable for a pantry or bedroom in an apartment, and 44 - for an industrial workshop, in which equipment and all kinds of mechanisms move quite intensively.

Tip. The division into wear resistance classes is conditional. Industrial and office coatings may well be used at home. In practice, a reasonable margin of safety should be provided. Many manufacturers have stopped production of flooring materials for grades 21-24, as their use in apartments is impractical. Laying in residential premises for industrial use also does not make sense, but because of the excessive margin of safety. It should be remembered that an increase in the wear resistance class increases the cost of the material.

In Russia, floor coverings produced by domestic and European companies are widespread. Products of foreign companies are leaders in the premium segment. Goods of Russian manufacturers are practical and cheap, but do not cover the elite segments of the market.

Which floor is best done in the kitchen and in the bathroom?

In the kitchen, droplets of fat often fly to the floor, and in the bathroom, the coating is operated in conditions of high humidity. From such loads, parquet, carpet and ordinary laminate grades are quickly destroyed.

Ceramic tiles are suitable for the kitchen and bathroom. It does not deteriorate from constant contact with water and frequent cleanings using abrasive detergents and hard brushes. Linoleum has similar properties, but it is rather difficult to remove old fat stains from it.

Some manufacturers produce special waterproof brands of laminated flooring. They can also be used in bathrooms and kitchens. However, only the outer surface of the material is covered with waterproof protection. The joints between the panels must be carefully lubricated with glue, otherwise the laminate will be deformed and become unusable.

In bathrooms and kitchens, systems are often installed. Such equipment is quite affordable, reliable and practical. However, some types of coatings, primarily parquet, are deformed by prolonged heating. The thermal conductivity of other materials is so low that the placement of heating elements under them does not make sense.

Ceramic tiles are great for sharing with warm floors. When choosing a laminate, linoleum and carpet, you should pay attention to the special labeling and manufacturer's recommendations.

Residential flooring should be environmentally friendly, practical and affordable. Particular care should be taken when choosing material for the kitchen and bathroom or sharing with underfloor heating systems. The durability of the coating is indicated by the wear resistance class. Defective or low-quality products are easily recognized by their pungent chemical odor.

How to choose linoleum for an apartment - video

Literally 30 years have passed, and we are tormented by the question of how best to make the floor in our own room. After all, the modern building materials market is replete with such an assortment of floor coverings that you wonders where so many inventions came from in a short time. Remember what manufacturers have been offering recently - linoleum, parquet, floorboards and ceramic tiles. That's the whole assortment, although it seemed to be enough in those days. And now, in an age of abundance, a problem has arisen - how to choose the right coating and what to look for first.

We will not talk much about this. Let’s better move on to the analysis of materials that can be purchased on the market today. The only thing you should pay attention to is the purpose of the room, from which we will “dance”. Let's start the analysis with rooms that are classified as “wet” - this is a bathroom, toilet and kitchen.

Wet flooring

We will not immediately delve into the jungle of the range, we turn your attention to traditional coatings, which today are considered classics. The conversation went on ceramic tiles. We all know what characteristics this floor material has. This is high strength, wear resistance, excellent appearance and long-term operation. Of particular note is the huge variety of appearance. Currently, manufacturers are ready to offer models that are designed not only in a purely color perspective, where the tiles differ in the entire palette of colors, but also in imitation for various natural materials. For example, wood, sand, stone, metal and more.

In addition, ceramic tiles can be made as mosaics, which increases the design approach to the design of the floor base. Anyone who has already faced the question of choosing a tile probably knows how difficult it is when you come to a hardware store to immediately choose something you need. Eyes run up, and as practice shows, one cannot do without a specialist.

In almost all respects, this option of decorating the floor is one of the best. However, ceramic tiles   There are also disadvantages:

1. This is a cold finishing material that barefoot is unpleasant to walk on. This problem is easily solved today. In the toilet you can lay a rug. It’s better to install the bathroom heating system   "warm floor". It is difficult, it is costly, but very effective. The same goes for the kitchen.
2. Tile is a durable material. But if you drop a heavy object on it, it will crack and become covered with cracks. No one is safe from such an unpleasant event, so be careful. Is it possible to repair a ceramic floor by replacing a defective tile? Perhaps, but not so simple.

Polymer floor

These are all the defects that ceramic tile has. It should be added that such floor material will look great in the hallway. Moreover, this room is subject to significant mechanical stress. And the tile will calmly cope with dirt, dust, and moisture. So we come to another indicator of ceramic tiles, which can become decisive in the choice - this is practicality. Tiles can be washed with plenty of water using any household detergents.

Now we pass to linoleum. Remember how recently it flooring   was considered the perfect solution to gender-related problems. He was laid in any room of an apartment or house, and this was considered normal, stylish and even classic. At that time, the model that imitated herringbone parquet was considered the most popular finishing option. It actually was beautiful. Today the assortment has grown so much that you wonder how manufacturers could achieve such diversity. Here is an imitation of stone, ceramic tiles, boards, parquet, mosaics and other textures.

But again, it is necessary to focus on such an indicator as the abrasion of linoleum. For example, laid in the hallway or corridor, it will serve less than in the attached loggia or kitchen. But it all depends on the category of material, because there are several types of it on the market. And each species has its own price, which depends on the abrasion of the material. For example, the household option, which is most often used for finishing floors in living rooms, will last 10 years, no more. And his price is low. But the same option in the corridor or hallway will be suitable no more than 6-7 years.

So, you have to buy a more expensive analogue, which has a lower abrasion rate. This linoleum is semi-commercial, it is thicker, denser with a reinforced protective layer. There is another type - this is commercial linoleum, but it is not used in residential premises. As for the combination: linoleum plus wet rooms. No problem - you can safely use it, because linoleum is a water-repellent material. But consider the moment that it should be laid on the floor with the maximum degree of tightness of the joints. Do not allow moisture to get under the floor covering.

Can laminate be used in wet rooms?

Ceramic tile

This question often sounds today, because consumers have already heard about the moisture-resistant and moisture-repellent manufacturing option. Laminate was invented as a cheap substitute for expensive parquet. And the manufacturers succeeded. This is actually a beautiful finishing material - quite durable, practical and inexpensive. That is, all the advantages are there. But unfortunately, a laminate cannot withstand moisture. However, the companies that produce it did not stop there. Therefore, today we can use completely new models that resist moisture and even a large amount of water.

We will make a reservation that such a laminate can withstand water for a certain time, that is, not always . Hence the advice - if you laid a moisture-resistant laminate on the floor in the room, and water was spilled on it, we recommend that you immediately collect and remove it, be sure to wipe the coating to a dry state.

Coatings for living rooms

When choosing flooring for living rooms, not everyone understands that the floor must meet certain standards of modern living. That is, do not give preference to fashion trends in this category. For example, bulk polymer 3D floor. It is actually beautiful, somewhere practical, and the characteristics of this option are excellent. But do you need him in the living room? And will not such an environment annoy you? This must be considered first.

If you are the owner of a large private house in which there are living rooms, this is where such a floor will be just right. This room is intended only for guests when you receive them for some special occasions. In the halls you do not live and are not constantly. Therefore, you will not see such a floor design every day, so you won’t be bored and annoyed. All the same can be said about many finishing floor materials.

Laminate

Coating Combination

It can be used in any room, and here an expensive moisture-proof analogue is not needed, which is already a saving. But many consumers have a question - how much this flooring can withstand mechanical stress. For example, in the children's room, where they play, draw, jump, chase pets that can leave traces from their claws. The question is actually important and quite serious. We want to reassure everyone. A modern laminate is a well-protected coating that can cope even with such loads. In addition, manufacturers are constantly in search, trying to create the perfect floor finishing material, and they are gradually succeeding.

Carpet

For some reason, our consumers rarely pay attention to such material as carpet. We must pay tribute to the Europeans, who consider it the best option for flooring. And it really is. For him, as well as for many types of finishes, a smooth and durable surface is required, it can be a concrete base or a wooden one. The main quality indicator of a carpet is a warm surface on which it is pleasant to walk. It smooths out small irregularities, creates an excellent barrier to the penetration of noise, high thermal insulation characteristics, ease of installation and maintenance. That is, according to many indicators, the carpet will give odds to other materials.

In addition, by external characteristics, this is one of the most beautiful coatings today. Manufacturers made sure that the choice in terms of colors was the largest. It is not difficult to make a floor from a carpet, and anyone who has at least once held a tool in their hands will cope with it. You can clean it with an ordinary vacuum cleaner, you can wash it using ordinary detergents. That is, there are no problems in this regard, which is why the rooms are covered with carpet, where the children are constantly.

Wooden floor from boards

Floor from boards

The plank floor as a floor covering is used today only in private homes, where it is possible to raise it without thinking about the height of the ceilings. But in city apartments it can be built in the attached loggias and balconies. Although in the rooms this option is also found.

What is a good plank floor?

• Firstly, it is made of natural material with all the ensuing consequences.
• Secondly, it is warm.
• Thirdly, it is possible to change the appearance using paints of different colors. But the preference for the townsfolk today increasingly give the varnished floor, which emphasizes the beauty of wood.
• Fourthly, it is possible to install communication networks and hide them from the eyes under the construction of the boardwalk.
• Fifthly, in this way it is possible to create an insulated floor base and even install a warm floor system under the boards.

It does not make sense to list all the advantages of a wooden floor laid in lags. The only advice to those who decided to build such an option in their home is to treat the wooden elements with antiseptics and flame retardants.

Parquet

Dolphins in the bathroom

Let's argue sensibly, refuting the erroneous opinion that parquet is the most expensive decoration material   for the floor. Remember the old apartments where the parquet lay for centuries and was in excellent condition. We will not hide, it must be carefully looked after and it must be done constantly with a small frequency. Yes, this material is the most expensive today, and not everyone can afford it, but consider the fact that the parquet floor will serve not only you, but also your children and grandchildren. Divide your financial investments by at least one hundred years, you get a tiny amount. A parquet will last much longer.

A few words about the maintenance of parquet flooring. This is a wooden floor, which means that its durability is not so high. But if you constantly treat the surface with special mastics, varnish the floor once every 2–3 years, then believe me, he is not afraid of any high abrasion.

Conclusion on the topic

You yourself were able to make sure that the amount of flooring that can please you in your own home is a huge amount. We considered only traditional materials, but today the market offers a huge number of new products. Here are just a few examples: vinyl floor tiles, all the same polymer three-dimensional floors, stone slabs, mosaics, decorative concrete floors, parquet boards and much more. Therefore, today, when you are faced with the question of what is better to make the floor, you can not be afraid that the choice will be small.

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How to choose the right flooring in your home or apartment? Which floor is better for housing and comfort? How to create a cozy and warm atmosphere using the floor? Advantages and disadvantages of floors made of various materials? We will tell you about this and much more.

The floor is a support, which, being always underfoot, should be strong, reliable, warm and pleasant to the touch. Our perception of space, as well as mood, often depends on the appearance, sensations that arise when we touch the floor covering. Some formality and solemnity are associated with smooth flooring, so it is pleasant to walk on it, listening to the steps.

Carpet, which you want to walk barefoot, is associated with coziness and comfort. These considerations lead us to the fact that the flooring cannot be the same in all rooms, that in each of them it must create or maintain the special atmosphere needed in this room.

No less important is the fact that the flooring should not conflict with the decorative solution of the remaining surfaces (walls, ceiling), but, on the contrary, should be in harmony with the style and mood of the room. Like materials for walls and ceilings, floor coverings have a color, texture, texture, have a set of properties that together determine our choice in favor of a particular coating, each of which may be optimal in a particular case and completely unsuitable in a different.

The color scheme of the floor requires a separate conversation. The most acceptable are light colors, as the dark floor will visually make your room lower.

So what determines our choice? Functionality of the material, decorativeness and, of course, cost. For example, a carpet with a long pile is quite decorative, pleasant to the touch, beautiful, but from the point of view of expediency it is unlikely to suit you, as it quickly loses its attractiveness and wipes off in those places where your households often move. It categorically will not be suitable for the hall and kitchen (it will be difficult to keep it clean).

The functionality of ceramic tiles laid in the kitchen, in the hallway or in the bathroom is not in doubt, as it is resistant to abrasion, and caring for it will not be difficult. Equipping the floor with heating, you can make it warm and pleasant. Marble, porcelain stoneware and other similar materials can be laid only after a quality screed, in addition, the floor must be additionally strengthened, especially if we are not talking about the ground floor. These problems can make you refuse such material, despite all its obvious advantages.

Each of us has his own idea of \u200b\u200bthe ideal flooring. It should be practical, resistant to abrasion, easy to care for, convenient to use, and outwardly attractive.

When choosing a flooring, think about whether it will be possible to further change the style of the interior without replacing this material. If in doubt, it is better to purchase the usual material, focusing on a neutral color. Otherwise, you will have to change not only the flooring, but also the upholstery of furniture, curtains, etc. The neutral coating does not necessarily mean something gray and faceless, but will allow you to change the style of the interior repeatedly.

Another important point: determine whether the same coating will be laid throughout the apartment or if you intend to purchase different materials. If you chose the second option, consider the compatibility of its colors, textures, as well as ways to design joints. For example, if you intend to reschedule an apartment and combine the kitchen with the dining room, then the space of both can be zoned as follows: lay ceramic tiles in the kitchen area, and a wooden floor in the dining room.

And do not forget about the nuance: floor coverings that are close in texture and color combine space and, "flowing" from one room to another, visually increase it. Since the assortment that the market offers is wide enough, we will try to navigate this variety and consider some materials in terms of functionality and design.

Ceramic floor tiles, advantages and disadvantages

Ceramic tile is a durable material, replaced by individual fragments when damaged, easy to clean, but hard, does not absorb sounds and is cold. When choosing it for the kitchen and bathroom, remember that this material is quite fragile (after all, various objects often fall on the floor in the kitchen) and slippery when water gets on it.

The popularity of ceramic tiles has increased in recent years, as it became possible to arrange underfloor heating. As a result, his comfort has improved.

It must be said that high-quality material is quite expensive and, if you yourself do not own the styling craft, will be expensive. Perhaps the spectacular mosaic covering the hall or the kitchen, to some extent offset the cost. Although it should be warned that electric heating will require large amounts of energy, and with a water heating device, the floor level will increase by 3-4 cm.

Now the so-called combined floor in the kitchen is fashionable, which involves laying tiles only around work areas (sinks, stoves, etc.), which is especially convenient if such a zone is located along one wall.

Natural stone, advantages and disadvantages

Natural stone as a floor covering. Choosing this material will require specialist advice. Since the stone coating is heavy, it is necessary to calculate the bearing capacity of the concrete screed. You can be offered granite, marble, etc. The stone floor looks beautiful, especially if large slabs or blocks are used, it is easy to clean, resistant to abrasion, but expensive (by the way, tiles or blocks from marble chips   will cost much cheaper), in addition, marble brings a touch of officialdom into the room.

Vinyl floors, advantages and disadvantages

Vinyl coating is a good material for residential premises, which is sold in rolls, varied in color, does not require special care, is moisture resistant. A sufficiently thick coating has good soundproofing characteristics, it is elastic, durable, although it exceeds linoleum in cost.

Linoleum as a flooring, advantages and disadvantages

Linoleum is a material made from resins with the addition of linseed oil, cork, flour, wood, with a base made of burlap, jute, felt or non-woven fabric, environmentally friendly, does not wear, does not accumulate static electricity, fireproof, is flame resistant, is not afraid of household chemicals , diverse in shape (sometimes sheet, tiled), color and pattern. Through the use of such flooring, you can create a beautiful and even elegant interior. Since linoleum is universal, it is suitable for any room.

Using linoleum, you can improve the appearance of some rooms, for example, cover the floor in the corridor with multi-colored linoleum or add a geometric pattern from synthetic tiles, as a result, a narrow long corridor will look more proportional.

Cork flooring, advantages and disadvantages

Cork is a floor covering in the form of tiles of different thicknesses (the thicker, the better soundproofing properties). Raw cork tiles are practical in the bathroom. In other rooms, it must be covered with a special composition to protect against stains and damage.

Sisal floors, advantages and disadvantages

Sisal is a latex-based material. It is characterized by qualities such as strength, practicality, has a light natural shade. Caring for it consists in vacuuming. But such a coating is afraid of moisture.

Wooden floor, advantages and disadvantages

The floorboard is one of the most expensive coatings, but it is environmentally friendly, beautiful and durable. Oak is most suitable for the living room or hallway, that is, for those rooms where the floor load is quite high. Soft species (pine, linden, cherry) are more susceptible to decay, have lower water-repellent properties, so this floor is rational for the bedroom. As a protective layer, varnish is applied, since it is not fashionable to paint the floor now. A wooden plank floor is especially good if it is coated with a varnish that is close in color to natural wood, that is, ocher-yellow, gray-brown, etc.

Parquet, advantages and disadvantages

As a flooring, it surpasses the rest in quality. About him we can say that it is environmentally friendly, practical, beautiful. It is most often made from oak. The disadvantages include the fact that when waterlogged, it can swell, and if the air is too dry, it can dry out and warp. To increase the durability, the parquet is varnished and rubbed with mastics.

Parquet flooring goes well with any decoration, in addition, it provides great decorative opportunities. Parquet can have a complex pattern, be mosaic or ornamental, it is laid out from several species of wood. It can even become not just an equal component of the interior, but also its dominant.

It is also important that parquet is not a cheap pleasure, moreover, it takes time to lay it. But an apartment with parquet flooring will exceed all your expectations.

Laminate floors, advantages and disadvantages

Laminate is a very fashionable two-layer floor covering. The bottom layer is fiberboard, the top is plastic, which makes it resistant to damage, abrasion. The top layer is not afraid of water, which can not be said about the joints. But the more expensive material has overcome this drawback.

Since formaldehyde resins are used in the manufacture of the top layer, the laminate can release phenols and formaldehyde. Therefore, such flooring for the bedroom is not suitable.

Carpet, advantages and disadvantages

Carpet is a suitable material for those who want to make their home especially comfortable. Such a coating retains its appearance for a long time, it is easy to care for. The most durable are carpets made of synthetic fibers (acrylic, nylon, polypropylene, polyester). The natural materials from which carpet is made include cotton (silky, resistant to abrasion, but crumpled without a strong base), linen (has an original texture, looks great, but expensive), wool (durable, has good heat and sound insulation properties )

Carpeting is divided into low and long pile along the length of the pile, according to the shape of the pile - into coverings with a sheared pile, looped and twisted. Long pile (terry) coatings are suitable only for the bedroom, as they are soiled faster than others. Traces of furniture on them are also more noticeable.

For living room and children’s room   Velor coating, strong enough and easy to care for.

For hallway and kitchen   you should purchase a looped or combined coating with a low dense pile. Dirt and dust practically do not penetrate into such a coating.

The variety of textures and colors makes carpets not only practical, but also beautiful.

Please note that some varieties of modern carpets have qualities that not only extend their life, but also facilitate their care. They are impregnated with a dirt-repellent composition, made of materials that do not accumulate static electricity, do not burn out, are non-combustible. Regarding the cost of carpet, it must be said that the price is higher, the more it contains natural fibers.

❧ Useful opinion

When choosing a floor covering, do not forget that the larger your apartment, the more expensive it will cost you. Since you will not change it for at least several years, foresee its functionality and stylistic changeability in advance.