High-quality repair involves finishing the floor. Manufacturers offer various coatings, which have different properties and appearance. Popular types of flooring are described in the article.
When buying flooring, everyone is guided by their criteria. Some pay attention to naturalness, while for others practicality and affordable cost are important. To choose the appropriate option, you should familiarize yourself with the features of each material.
Parquet
This is a popular type of flooring that has not gone out of fashion for a long time. But modern parquet is not much similar to the material that was known in the last century. Today, piece parquet is rarely used. It will not be necessary to stack each plank in the form of a Christmas tree or chess, since this has already been completed. Large billboards with finished designs are sold in stores. In the manufacture of such products, valuable wood species are used.
But to create your own floor design, you need to purchase piece parquet. In its production, oak, maple, beech, ash and other durable wood species are used. There are computer programs that allow you to make your own drawing from parquet boards. In such a program, the number of lamellas of each shade is calculated. Parquet is an expensive material, but the floors will look luxurious. But for this coating, special care is required, especially for the piece look.
Parquet board
This type of flooring is cheaper, but it is made from natural wood. Parquet board is easier to install and maintain. The material is presented in the form of a single-lane board. It is created in several rows of dies in the finish layer.
There are models with a selected bevel. Parquet boards come in different tones, which allows you to choose the appropriate floor design in the apartment. The material can cycle, so it can be updated. They lay the boards according to the type of the floating floor, that is, locks and without gluing.
Laminate
It is also one of the popular types of flooring for an apartment. Laminate usually imitates natural wood. It includes several layers. The top consists of paper coated with a special composition with a printed image.
Laminate is:
- household;
- commercial;
- semi-commercial.
On the surface of the material there are different patterns. And according to the texture they are divided into:
- brilliant;
- matte;
- smooth;
- embossed.
Typically, the material in appearance has a texture and color of wood. But there is a laminate for tiles, stone and leather. Fans of original designs can purchase models with multi-colored lamellas.
The laminate has an affordable cost. Thanks to the ease of installation, you can get original floors in a short time. Of the commercial laminate, there are options with high moisture resistance, but in general the material is not suitable for rooms with high humidity. To extend the service life, the material must be protected from excess moisture and strong mechanical stress.
Wood
This material is also a popular type of flooring. This type of floor covering is eco-friendly, great for any interior. The material is warm, natural, you can walk on it barefoot. The wooden floor is easily insulated and installation is not difficult. It usually consists of:
- waterproofing;
- rough floor;
- insulation;
- fine floor.
A board for a wooden floor is created both from economical species (pine, spruce, alder), and from expensive (oak, larch, mahogany, wenge). Thanks to proper care, the floor lasts 30 years.
Linoleum
This modern kind of flooring is great for an apartment. Consumers appreciate it at an affordable cost, a variety of material. Linoleum is different in colors, patterns, texture. This coating can be selected for any type of design.
The material is created from high-quality polymer materials, it is considered safe for human health. Linoleum can be based on polyurethane foam and without it. The coating is not afraid of moisture. It is easy to install and durable. Proper preparation of the base of the floor and the choice of quality material will serve as a coating for many years. For linoleum does not need special care.
Ceramic tile
This material is ideal for arranging the floor in the bathroom, toilet, kitchen and hallway. Manufacturers offer many types of flooring. Tiles and porcelain tiles differ in design, size, shape, texture.
This type of material is environmentally friendly. It is created from natural materials. Tiles are not afraid of moisture. High-quality installation allows you to make beautiful floors, which will also be durable. Such a coating does not require complicated care.
Bung
The natural appearance of the flooring for the apartment allows you to perform high-quality decoration of the room. But the material has a drawback - a high price. Such floors will be durable, warm, pleasant to walk barefoot.
The coating is easy to install and is considered durable. It gently springs underfoot, reducing the load on the spine, which has a positive effect on human health. In construction stores, cork coatings of various colors and patterns are offered.
Self-leveling floors
This type of flooring for the home has more and more admirers. It is used as a rough coating for the above materials, as well as as a finishing floor. 3D floors with bulk floors that have realistic volumetric images on the surface are especially in demand.
To make the coating stronger and improve decorative properties will allow the application of polymer or special varnish. Bulk floors do not deteriorate from the effects of aggressive components, in addition, they are resistant to mechanical stress. The material is easy to clean and durable.
PVC
PVC flooring is flexible and soft. Its service life is at least 30 years. Differences are in colors, texture, performance. PVC material is ideal for all rooms of the apartment, including the balcony.
The advantages of this coating include:
- affordable cost;
- fire safety;
- small thickness - 3-7 mm;
- ease of laying;
- the presence of heat and sound insulation properties;
- many textures, imitations of color;
- softness and ductility;
- ease of care.
Quality PVC coatings are resistant to chemicals and fine abrasive pastes. But the material also has disadvantages:
- a perfectly flat surface is required;
- improper care leads to drying of the seams;
- quality materials are expensive;
- if stored incorrectly, deformation of the elements is observed, which complicates the installation.
When choosing a PVC coating, you should pay attention to the packaging, it is advisable to open the pack and inspect for defects. It is advisable to choose a cladding with a small margin.
Custom Options
In addition to the main types of flooring in the apartment, non-standard options are also used:
- Mats are special carpets made from natural fibers of reed, jute, linen or hemp. These floors are used in creating a design in the style of minimalism or for folklore interiors. Mats come in many shapes, sizes and colors. They have an antistatic property, and also have a massage effect.
- The effect of rough wood and color schemes. Today, wooden floors are fashionable, which create a visual effect of rough wood. To the touch, the boards are smooth and of high quality. Color contrast is also in demand. The most popular colors include dark, black and white, light colors.
Warm floor
Manufacturers of flooring offer comfortable and human-friendly materials. The surface in the apartment and the house must also be warm to move in shoes and barefoot.
Thanks to the warm floors, the problem of heating is solved, it will be warm at home with it. They are suitable for different rooms, including a corridor, a bathroom, a balcony or a loggia. Warm floors are:
Warm floors are installed under different coatings, in addition, they will hide the interchanges of pipes, wiring, as well as eliminate batteries.
Warming and repair
It is important that the floor is beautiful and warm. Then the room will be cozy and comfortable. If the floor is properly insulated, then condensation will not appear, there will be no freezing of corners, and the house will be protected from mold.
Typically, the following insulation methods are used:
- Use stone, mineral or fiberglass under the main floor. In addition, vapor barrier and waterproofing materials are used.
- Polystyrene insulation. Additionally, vapor barrier is required. Seams and joints are covered with putty or mastic.
- The use of liquid polyurethane foam, creating a monolithic coating. This insulation layer has excellent thermal insulation effect.
- Thermal insulation materials made of foamed polyethylene or fiberboard are used.
- Apply special thick linoleum.
Do not save on floor repairs. During installation and repair, the sequence of work must be observed. High-quality materials and following the rules of installation will allow you to get a strong, beautiful and durable floor.
Having familiarized with a photo and types of floor coverings, it will turn out to choose the suitable option. Whatever material is selected, it must be installed correctly. And appropriate care will extend the life of the coating.