Floor Coverings

During construction or repair work in the house, sooner or later, the question arises of choosing a floor covering. People are mostly guided by several indicators when choosing a material:

- practical care of the floor;

- quality and durability of the material;

- the possibility of independent work with this coating;

- beauty and comfort;

- compatibility with the general design;

- economy and financial capabilities of the consumer, etc.

Before purchasing flooring, consult a specialist if there is such an opportunity as to what kind of material will be ergonomic for different rooms - there is a tangible difference to the requirements of the characteristics of the flooring, for example, in the children's room, or in the workshop. If this is not possible - to view the relevant literature - magazines, articles on the Internet.

Also, before choosing a material, you should consider the financial side of the issue, establish a possible monetary limit, in order to avoid unnecessary costs.

After the theory, you can proceed to practice - to measure the floor area in the room in which you will need to lay the cover, and only then go to choose the material in the store.

Several basic types of floor coverings, most commonly used in our time:

Parquet. It should immediately be noted that this is a rather expensive material, but it is made of ecological materials, aesthetic in appearance, practical in use, perfectly retains the heat of the floor. Also, there are hundreds of variations in the design and color scheme of this product, so that the owner can easily find the right one for himself.

Laminate. We can say that this is an economical version of the parquet - in appearance they do not differ much, only the price of laminate is much lower, though, the quality is worse. But for the installation of such a coating will not need the help of a specialist, hence - saving both on the cost of the material itself and on its installation.

Porcelain tiles. It is very durable and high-quality material, able to withstand severe loads, long-lived. It is produced by combining two substances: the granular crumb is thoroughly mixed with the coal clay, pressed and subsequently fired. Obtained plates are much stronger than even natural stone.

Ceramic tile. It is very convenient to use, it can be installed independently, as well as the clear plus of this tile is the price. Ceramic tiles are usually used for facing works in the bathroom and in the kitchen, because To care for her in the aftermath is very simple, besides she has a large selection of colors.

Linoleum. This coating is most often used for apartment variant. It is easy to install, in subsequent operation and is the most budgetary of all the above options. The buyer has the opportunity to choose a linoleum that imitates a parquet pattern. In addition, this material is suitable for different rooms: an entrance hall, a balcony, a kitchen.

Self-leveling floors. This version of the coating is almost the most expensive. It is used to cover floors in chemical, dosimetric laboratories, because It is practically incapable of absorbing any fluids and is easily amenable to the process of decontamination and neutralization of various substances. But if the budget of the owner is not limited, then it can be used to cover the floor in the kitchen.

Carpet cover. Inexpensive material, made of synthetic or natural substances, is perfect for a children's room, because Is soundproof and heat insulating material. One of its drawbacks - quickly collects the dust and wool of animals, so it requires frequent cleaning.