When moving to new housing, the question often arises regarding the selection of a suitable flooring. For many owners, the process of selecting it becomes extremely long and painful. Significantly speed up the process will help acquaintance with such a popular coating as floor carpet.
What is the material?
This type of
carpet is statically attached to the floor. Like ordinary carpets, the material perfectly retains heat and helps absorb noise. The base of the carpet is extremely durable. Therefore, such products serve for decades.
Currently, the material is available to the consumer in rolls of various widths, which makes it possible to select the optimal parameters without the need for cutting the web. As for the texture, most products have a fine pattern. Thanks to this, not only is carpet cleaning easier, but also the joining of individual strips of material during installation.
Production
In the manufacture of carpets, both natural and synthetic components are used. Some types of material can be based on 10 to 30% wool.
Not too inferior to natural synthetic products. So, nylon fibers have a strong fit, due to which the threads practically do not peel off over time. This ensures a long service life. To the touch, synthetic threads that are used in the production of high-quality samples of carpet are practically indistinguishable from natural ones.
Features of choice
Like any other materials, carpet has its pros and cons. Therefore, before deciding on its installation, it is worth paying attention to some points:
- type of premises (office, residential, public);
- Operating conditions;
- permeability level;
- climatic characteristics.
The most practical option for a living room is able to become a material that has a high percentage of natural wool. Moreover, for bedrooms it is better to use products with a long pile, which look more aesthetically pleasing, provide additional comfort and coziness. Dense coatings are suitable for corridors. In the latter case, cleaning the carpet will be easier.
In addition to structure, a special role in the selection is played by the shade and design. It is important that the material blends seamlessly into the interior design. For well-lit rooms, a dark shade is the best solution. As for the flooring in bright colors, they are able to compensate for the lack of lighting and decorate rooms with small windows.
Carpeting
Ideally, as a floor covering, it is recommended to select whole pieces of material that do not have to be divided into parts and look for ways to join the segments. In the latter case, you need to take into account the direction of the pile, and also try not to place the joints in the middle of the rooms where there is a constant movement of a substantial number of people. In order not to have to regularly adjust the coating, it is advisable to pin down its connections with furniture or put the edges under the baseboard.
It is better to lay synthetic carpet on an open concrete base. The pros and cons of such a solution are obvious here. A dense layer of material becomes an effective barrier to concrete dust. Synthetic or rubber-based products turn out to be especially practical when used in rooms with high traffic. The only drawback here is the limited nature of textured solutions. However, this should not be a critical moment for public facilities.
One of the common solutions is laying carpet on a double-sided tape. First, the adhesive base is placed around the perimeter of the room, and then form a kind of frame in the form of a grid. This option becomes convenient not only for fixing the whole material, but also if necessary, fixing a significant number of small segments.
With the mechanical method of laying, the edges of the canvas are connected to metal hooks mounted in the walls under the baseboard. This method is extremely reliable and eliminates material shifts.
Carpet: Pros and Cons
Like any other floor covering, the material is distinguished by its advantages and disadvantages. The obvious advantages of carpet can include the following:
- The presence of a soft and pleasant to the touch structure.
- A variety of textures, drawings, color schemes.
- Laying material contributes to noise absorption.
- The coating does not need special care. Enough regular cleaning with a conventional vacuum cleaner.
As already noted, the carpet has pros and cons. The latter, unfortunately, the material has enough. So, a static charge is formed on the surface of the coating, which attracts dust and dirt.
Carpet laying is not recommended in places with a high level of humidity, for example, in the bathroom, by the pool. Contact of the material with water leads to the formation of dark, contrasting areas.
Carpet flooring is difficult to get rid of stains. Most often, careless handling of the coating leads to the need for costly dry cleaning or a complete replacement.
Eventually
Despite a host of shortcomings, carpet remains one of the most effective solutions for living rooms and bedrooms. The material is perfect for laying in terms of a practical and relatively inexpensive coating. This solution contributes to savings, allows you to enjoy the warmth and comfort.