When moving to a new home, the question often arises regarding the choice of suitable flooring. For many owners, the process of selecting it becomes extremely lengthy 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. Similar to ordinary carpets, the material perfectly retains heat and helps absorb noise. The basis of a carpet is extremely strong. 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 to cut the web. As for the texture, most of the products have a small pattern. This not only facilitates the cleaning of the carpet, but also the joining of individual strips of material during installation.
Production
In the manufacture of carpet, both natural and synthetic components are used. The basis of certain types of material may contain from 10 to 30% wool.
Synthetic products are not too inferior to natural ones. So, nylon fibers are distinguished by a strong fit, due to which the threads are practically not removed over time. This ensures a long service life. To the touch, synthetic threads, which are used in the production of high-quality carpet samples, are almost indistinguishable from natural ones.
Features of choice
Like any other materials, carpet has pros and cons. Therefore, before deciding on its installation, you should pay attention to some points:
- type of premises (office, residential, public);
- operating conditions;
- level of patency;
- climatic characteristics.
The most practical option for a living space can be a material that contains 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, carpet cleaning will be easier.
In addition to the structure, shade and design play a special role in choosing. It is important that the material fits organically into the interior design. For well-lit rooms, dark-colored carpet is the best solution. As for floor coveringslight colors, they are able to compensate for the lack of lighting and decorate rooms with small windows.
Laying carpet
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 joints in the middle of rooms where there is a constant movement of a substantial number of people. In order not to have to regularly correct the coating, it is advisable to press down its joints 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. Particularly practical products on a synthetic or rubber basis are when used in rooms with high traffic. The disadvantage here can be considered only the limited texture solutions. However, this should not be a critical moment for public facilities.
One of the common solutions is to lay carpet on double-sided tape. First, the adhesive base is placed around the perimeter of the room, and then a kind of frame is formed in the form of a grid. This option becomes convenient not only for fixing solid material, but also when it is necessary to fix a significant number of small pieces.
With the mechanical method of laying the edges of the web are connected tometal hooks built into the walls under the plinth. This method is extremely reliable and eliminates material shifts.
Carpet: pros and cons
Like any other floor covering, the material has its own advantages and disadvantages. The obvious advantages of carpet include the following:
- Having a soft and pleasant texture.
- Variety of textures, patterns, colors.
- Laying material helps absorb noise.
- The coating does not need special care. Enough regular cleaning with a regular vacuum cleaner.
As already noted, carpet has pros and cons. Unfortunately, the material has enough of the latter. Thus, a static charge is formed on the surface of the coating, which attracts dust and pollution.
Installation of carpet is not recommended in places with high levels of humidity, such as in the bathroom, by the pool. Material contact with water results in dark, contrasting areas.
Carpeting is difficult to get rid of stains. Most often, careless handling of the coating leads to the need for expensive dry cleaning or complete replacement.
In the end
Despite a whole 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 warmth and comfort.
