When purchasing any home, people think about quality repairs. Much attention is paid to the floor, which must be of high quality, comfortable and durable. Therefore, you should first decide what it will be like rough coating. Next, it is decided which floor is best to finish in the apartment, for which purpose they are selected different types materials.

Selecting a rough foundation

Initially, it is decided which subfloor is best to make in the apartment. To do this, the condition of the base is assessed, since it is often necessary to first level it, and also insulate and increase the waterproofing parameters.

When creating a subfloor, you can choose wooden joists or do concrete screed. Each option has its own characteristics.

Wooden logs: nuances of use

When determining which floor is best to make in an apartment on floor slabs, attention is often paid to wooden logs. This option has both pros and cons.

Pros of a wooden base	Design flaws
An environmentally friendly design is created	Wood undergoes a process of rotting and is destroyed by insects
The thermal insulation properties of rooms increase, since wood has low thermal conductivity	Mold or mildew may appear under the floor, which negatively affects the service life of the structure.
The method is considered “dry”, therefore it is simple and efficient, since you do not have to wait for any solution to harden	Periodically, repairs are required, which will require lifting the floor covering to gain access to the joists.
It is allowed to lay insulation between the joists, increasing the thermal insulation of the apartment	After a short period of use, an unpleasant squeak appears
Long service life of the structure

Before installing wooden logs, they must be treated with antiseptics and fire retardants.

Features of the formation of a concrete base

Often, when choosing which floors are best to make in an apartment while creating a rough foundation, it is the concrete screed that is chosen. The use of such a design has its pros and cons.

It is difficult to say which floor is better to make in an apartment, so the pros and cons of each type are taken into account, but the most popular and universal is considered to be a rough construction, represented by a concrete screed.

Types of finishing materials

When choosing which floors are best to make in an apartment, not only rough foundation, but also the finishing coating. There are many types of such materials, differing in cost, appearance and installation rules.

Laminate flooring has a low cost, an interesting appearance, and can also be installed in the living room or bedroom.

Cork presented ecologically pure material, perfect for any interior, but installation in rooms with high humidity is not allowed. It is characterized by high cost.

Ceramic tiles are considered perfect choice for the room in which it is observed high level humidity, so it is often installed in the bathroom or kitchen, and it is moisture resistant, durable and attractive, but the disadvantage is the coldness of the coating.

The carpet is made of a special fleecy material, which can be created using natural or synthetic materials, moreover, it requires regular cleaning and loses its attractiveness over time, but at the same time the softness of walking on the floor is guaranteed.

Parquet has a significant price, but has an elegant appearance, is resistant to mechanical shock and is created only from environmentally friendly raw materials.

The choice of a specific material depends on the preferences and financial capabilities of the owners, so the answer to the question of which floor is best for an apartment will be different for each person.

Which heated floor to choose?

Before laying the finished floor covering, it is recommended to consider the possibility of creating a heated floor system. It ensures the formation of truly warm covering which is pleasant to walk on. This is especially true for apartments where children live. At the same time, it is important to decide which one is better to make a warm floor in the apartment. You can choose from three options:

• a water heated floor is considered not very suitable for an apartment, since there is a possibility of flooding the neighbors;
• the electrical structure consumes a lot of electricity, and it is also important to have a good understanding of the rules for laying cables under the floor;
• infrared film is considered an ideal choice for an apartment, as it is easy to install, does not consume a lot of energy, and the installation process of such a structure can be done with your own hands.

Many people prefer to install water-heated floors in their apartments by laying pipes under a concrete screed, but if breaks appear, this causes unique damage to the neighbors’ finishing, and for repairs you will have to lift the floor covering and deform the screed.

Which covering is suitable for the bedroom?

What flooring is best for an apartment? Reviews professional designers and builders say that it is advisable for each room in the property to choose its own floor covering, ideally suited to the conditions that exist in this room.

The bedroom is represented by a room intended for rest and relaxation, so it is advisable to focus on creating the most comfortable and cozy atmosphere. Therefore, walking on the floor should be pleasant and warm.

What kind of flooring is best to install in a Khrushchev-era apartment if the renovation is being done in the bedroom? The ideal solution For this room, carpet or parquet is considered. To save money, you can use a laminate that has good quality and affordable cost. It is considered durable and attractive.

Choosing a covering for a children's room

This room requires increased attention from parents. Every person wants to create the safest and most comfortable conditions for life. Therefore, only safe, high-quality, environmentally friendly and expensive materials are used when arranging a children's room.

When choosing the material from which the flooring will be created, you should be especially careful, as it is important to make sure that it does not contain formaldehyde or other hazardous components.

Children spend a lot of time in their rooms, resting and sleeping, so the main criterion for choosing materials is their safety. The presence of foreign odors from the coating is not allowed. Most often, parquet or natural wood is chosen for this room. But cork covering is considered the most relevant. It has many advantages:

• environmentally friendly, since the composition does not contain toxic or harmful components;
• has excellent bactericidal properties;
• has high anti-allergenic characteristics;
• resistant to moisture;
• has good sound insulation parameters;
• the coating is elastic and durable.

The cork does not rot, and fungus does not appear in it. The main disadvantage of this material is its high cost.

Which coating to choose for the kitchen?

What flooring is best to install in an apartment if the work is being done in the kitchen? This room, along with the bathroom, has specific operating conditions. It is often installed here heat and increased humidity. Therefore, it is important to choose coatings that cope well with these influences. They should be easy to clean and have good hygienic properties.

Tile is considered an excellent choice for this room. It can be ceramic or porcelain stoneware. Available in numerous colors and textures, so the best option is chosen for each interior style. Laying can be done in a standard way, diagonally or herringbone, and you can handle the process yourself if you wish.

Basic criteria for choosing the right material

When answering the question of which floor is best to install in a new building apartment, the main criteria for the optimal choice are taken into account:

• high quality material;
• environmentally friendly coating;
• affordable price corresponding financial capabilities buyers;
• attractive appearance;
• matches the style of the room.

Thus, you can choose different types of rough or finished flooring in your apartment. Each variety has its own characteristics, so you need to focus on the main criteria for making a smart choice. The quality, thermal insulation and sound insulation parameters, as well as the strength of the floor determine how comfortable and pleasant it will be to constantly stay in the premises.

Important

It is equally important to consider the number of floors of the apartment. I’ll explain why: if you live on the ground floor, then remember that there is an unheated basement below. And this means high humidity and cold. If you live on the second floor or higher, then below you there will be a residential heated and dry apartment.

When choosing a floor covering, I also recommend taking into account the height of the room. Some technologies are simply unrealistic to introduce into an apartment, for example, wooden floors on joists if the ceiling height is 220 cm. Another point is the difference in floors between rooms. We level the floors at all our facilities.

If in your apartment wooden floor, then I do not recommend pouring a concrete screed. There will be a lot of stress on him. On the contrary, choose a coating that is light in weight, such as laminate or linoleum. Well, it’s also important to pay attention to aesthetics.

From a practical point of view, I also advise you to choose flooring by zone. For example, you can use tiles for the kitchen and bathroom; you can lay wood, laminate, and the like in the bedroom.

Advice

Zone the area. Separate it with color, it’s beautiful and convenient.

Here's what zoning floors look like:

What base to use

The rough foundation in an apartment can be made from:

1. Wet screed.

2. Semi-dry screeds.

3. Dry screeds.

Wet screed

· Long drying time. After pouring, it should take about 30 days or more for complete hardening.

• There is a lot of dirt during the work process.

· On square meter there is a serious load that can reach up to 70 kg/m2.

· Shrinkage may occur as moisture evaporates.

• Serious labor costs are required.

• High strength.
• Relatively low cost.

· Various engineering systems can be installed in the screed.

· To achieve the required level, a thick layer can be poured without consequences.

Important

Provided that there will be at least three people pouring the screed: one on the batch, the second on the rule, the third on the tray, then on average you can fill the screed per working day with an area of ​​up to 50 m2 with a thickness of about 50 mm. In this case, it takes about a day to install the beacons.

Pouring work wet screed costs about 400 rubles. per m 2.

Semi-dry screed

We use this option at all of our sites. You can read more about the technology on our second website - http://qualityfloor.ru/

· Dependence on weather conditions. At sub-zero temperature work is prohibited.

• Difficult to implement on your own.

· Excellent quality is maintained at high speed.

· After time, cracks do not appear on the surface.

· Eliminates the possibility of water leaking into the lower room.

· Unlike wet screed, semi-dry screed is 15% cheaper.

Important! One brigade traditional way Pouring semi-dry screed can fill up to 100 m2. If you use mechanized method, then up to 300 m 2 in one day.

Cost of materials: cement M500 50 kg - 350 rubles, washed sand 1 m 3 - 1100 rubles. The cost of work, which includes work by rule and helicopter, reaches up to 150 rubles. per m 2.

Dry screed

Flaws:

· Hydrophilicity. Let me explain: if a pipe breaks under a dry screed, then the screed will have to be completely re-done, with preliminary dismantling work.

• Cannot be installed in a shower or bathroom.

Advantages:

• There are no wet processes at all.
• Sound insulation and thermal insulation are increased.
• Environmental friendliness.

· Little weight. Three times lighter than wet concrete screed.

• After installation, the floors are ready for use.

Important! In one day, a team of qualified specialists is capable of producing 50 m2 of dry screed.

The cost of installing Knauf dry screed per m2 ranges from 450 to 1300 rubles. The price depends on the manufacturing method and volumes. For example, dry floor screed up to 10 m2, which includes dry backfill and a floor element 1000 rub./m2. With a similar composition, a volume of 30 m3 or more will cost you 450 rubles. I advise you to compare offers from several construction companies to choose the best price.

Noise insulation

Styrofoam

Advantages:

• Easy installation.
• Easy to cut.
• Elastic and strong material.
• Service life up to 25 years.
• Not afraid of moisture.

• Highly flammable material.

· The presence of joints, which reduces sound insulation properties.

The cost of polystyrene foam per m 3 with a thickness of 10 mm is 280 rubles. (I couldn’t find a price for the work)

Mineral wool

In my opinion, mineral wool is one of the best building materials, providing excellent sound insulation of the floor. However, mineral wool cannot be poured into concrete. It is only suitable for wooden floors. For example, laying between floor beams.

• The ability to absorb sound waves.
• Does not burn.
• Does not emit harmful and dangerous toxic gases.
• The ability to cope with temperatures up to +1000°C.
• Possibility of installation without a cold bridge.
• Service life up to 25 years.
• Mineral wool is resistant to various aggressive environments.

· Throughout the entire service life, mineral wool retains its properties.

• Vapor permeability.

• Afraid of moisture.

· Difficulties during installation (it is necessary to wear protective clothing).

The cost of mineral wool per package differs based on its thickness. For example, mineral wool 100 mm thick 600×800 mm costs 450 rubles. Mineral wool 600 mm thick 600×100 mm costs 650 rubles.

Important! Soundproofing installation cost mineral wool per m2 will cost 200 rubles.

Expanded clay

If a screed is poured, then in my experience and practice, expanded clay is the most The best decision. Its price is much lower. The price depends on the faction. It is sold in bags. For example, a fraction of 10–20 mm with a volume of 0.05 m 3 costs 85 rubles, and a fraction up to 5 mm with a volume of 0.05 m 3 costs 140 rubles.

Important! The cost of filling expanded clay per m 2 is 60 rubles.

Positive sides:

• Low price.
• Natural product – environmentally friendly.

· Does not change its structure when temperature changes.

• Various microorganisms do not grow in it.
• Fireproof material.
• Sound insulation is provided by the porosity of its structure.

Negative sides:

• Due to porosity it is very fragile.

· Due to the low density, it is necessary to fill in a soundproofing cushion of a decent height. Impossible to implement in apartments with small ceilings.

• Ability to absorb moisture.

Insulation

As for insulating the floor in the apartment, I advise all my customers not to miss this opportunity. Especially when the apartment is on the ground floor and there is an unheated basement below you. Insulating the floor will eliminate heat loss.

Important

If a heated floor system is installed on the floor, then insulation of the floor is simply necessary. The insulation must have a reflective film on it. Due to this, all the heat generated will rise to the top of the apartment.

Various materials are used for insulation.

Expanded polystyrene

Expanded polystyrene is sold in packages. Depending on the manufacturer, the price ranges from 1.1 to 4 thousand rubles. Work per m2 will cost you 150 rubles.

• Easy installation.
• Light weight.
• Environmental friendliness.
• Various microorganisms do not live in it.
• Does not allow moisture and heat to pass through.
• Service life 50 years and above.

• Flammable
• When the temperature reaches 90° it deforms.

Cork

A roll of cork 2 mm thick costs 1,200 rubles. The thickness of the cork is 6 mm and the price per roll is 3800 rubles. In my opinion, the use of this insulation is unjustified. There are much cheaper insulation materials. But in some cases it's the only thing optimal solution. The price for installation is 320 rubles. m 2.

• Long service life.
• Environmental friendliness.
• Does not rot, does not spread mold.
• After time it does not lose its characteristics.
• Lets air through.

• Difficult installation process.

· High price. But in my opinion, the quality is completely worth the price.

Ecowool

One of modern solutions. In my opinion, the most effective method insulation of a wooden floor in an apartment. Cost 1 kg – 28 rubles. Work for 1m2 costs from 1600 rubles. ( wet method). In my opinion, perfect combination quality at low cost.

• Lets air through.
• Low cost.

· Does not grow mold, does not rot. It does not harbor insects and mice.

• Easy installation.
• Seamless insulation.

For your information

Cons: the main disadvantage is that after a while, dry laying of ecowool cakes. Therefore, when insulating the floor, I recommend compacting it thoroughly; on average, per 1 m 3 the consumption will be 50 kg.

Water heated floor

For many customers living in apartments, I advise making a warm water floor. However, this cannot always be done. For example, in your apartment low ceilings, and the heating cake can occupy a minimum of 70 mm. It is not always possible to pour screed onto a water-heated floor due to weak overlap. It is also important to consider the choice flooring. For example, under the laminate all the heat is eaten up and reaches comfortable temperature it will be hard.

Advice! As my practice shows, water heated floors are ideally combined with ceramic tiles. It has a high level of thermal conductivity, which allows it not to delay thermal energy in the body of the screed.

· Lining insulation (which are cheaper and better, describe briefly)

Floor materials

The modern market offers big choice floor finishing materials. I propose to compare the most common facing materials.

Parquet

• Ease of use.
• Durability is about 100 years.
• Beautiful appearance.
• Ideally matches any interior style.

· High price. Especially when exotic wood species are used.

• It needs polishing from time to time.
• It makes a lot of noise when walking.

The cost of piece parquet is 950 rubles/m2, and parquet boards from 800 to 2000 rubles/m2. The work will cost 1000 rubles. per m 2.

Laminate

There are many laminate manufacturers, and accordingly the cost of laminate varies. I push away from the class. For an apartment, I recommend purchasing a laminate class of at least 33. So the price per m2 is in the range from 300 to 2400 rubles/m2. The cost of installation is on average 350 rubles/m2.

Advantages of laminate:

· Packaging is convenient for transportation and hand carrying.

• Imitates various building materials.
• Easy to care for.
• Wear resistance (depending on class).
• Relatively simple and quick installation.
• Can be installed in different rooms.

· Resistant to negative impact UV, does not fade. Some planks are even moisture resistant.

• Does not breed mold and mildew.

Disadvantages of laminate:

· Cannot be restored upper layer in case of wear. A complete replacement is required.

• Makes a lot of noise when walking.
• Unnatural tactile sensations.
• Rigidity.

· The presence of formaldehyde calls into question environmental friendliness.

· Without expansion joints, the coating will spread or swell.

Linoleum

The cost of linoleum ranges from 200 to 1.5 thousand rubles/m2. The cost is affected by its class, for example, commercial, household, etc. For an apartment, I recommend buying linoleum for no less than 500 rubles/m2. Installation cost: with glue 320 rub./m2, without glue 250 rub./m2.

• Relatively inexpensive flooring.

· Resistant to moisture and steam. Relevant for rooms in an apartment with high humidity, for example, a kitchen.

• Wear-resistant (depending on class).
• Easy installation. You can use glue or not.
• Does not slip when wet.
• Easy to care for.

· Linoleum has a specific smell. It goes away after two weeks.

• Poor wear resistance to punctures.
• Perfectly needed Smooth surface floor.

Tree

In my opinion, the tree is the most a win-win when finishing the floor in an apartment. just keep in mind that it fits on logs. Therefore, the height of the ceilings should allow such luxury. The cost of a wooden floor per m2 varies depending on the thickness of the board. average price 450 rub./m2. Laying boards over joists will cost 400 rubles/m2.

• Excellent aesthetic appearance.
• Pleasant tactile sensations when walking.

· Additionally, wooden floors insulate the base. You can walk barefoot.

· Easy to operate. Once every 5 years a coat of paint/varnish is applied and the floors are like new.

· New flooring can be laid over an old wooden floor.

• Easily repairable.

· Difficulties during installation. There are many nuances to consider.

• It is impossible to achieve a perfectly flat floor.
• If the installation technology is not followed, they creak.

Tile

Price ceramic tiles fluctuates based on her collection. You can find tiles for 400 rubles/m2, and there are collections for 17 thousand rubles/m2. The cost of work is within 1000 rubles/m2.

• Hard and reliable coating.
• Does not allow moisture to pass through, unless there is a flood.
• Long service life.
• Hygiene.
• Easy to clean.
• Resistance to temperature changes.
• Resistant to aggressive chemicals.

· High thermal conductivity. Without underfloor heating It's cold to walk on the tiles.

• Harmful if exposed to moisture.
• High price.
• Difficulties in installation.

Rating of flooring materials

Floor material	Appearance (10 points)	Material price	Installation cost	Price with work	Durability	Time until restoration
		950 – 2000 rub.
		300 – 2400 rub.
Linoleum		200 – 1500 rub.	For glue – 320 rubles. Without glue – 250 rub.
		400 – 17,000 rub.

Anton Tsugunov

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Every person wants his apartment to be cozy, comfortable and beautiful. In solving this problem, the choice of flooring plays an important role. And since the floors in the apartment are subject to serious stress, the selected material must not only be attractive, but also meet the requirements of safety, wear resistance and ease of maintenance. Let's look at the most popular flooring options and find out which one would be better suited for installation in an apartment.

Today's market for flooring materials is replete with variety. Parquet, laminate, linoleum... Which one is better is a difficult question.

All coatings can be divided into three conditional groups:

1. Wooden - parquet and parquet boards, solid wood, cork, laminate.
2. Elastic - linoleum, carpet.
3. Ceramic or stone - ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, self-leveling floors.

Wooden group

A place of honor among materials for finishing The floors are occupied by floor coverings in the manufacture of which wood is used.

Parquet is classic material for the floor. It has not gone out of fashion for many years and is an indicator of the well-being and excellent taste of the apartment owners. Today's parquet looks like a finished shield enough big size, made of valuable wood with a pattern already on it. It also occurs piece parquet. You can use it to create unique compositions. It is most often made from durable wood:

• oak;
• beech;
• maple;
• ash

Whatever type of parquet is chosen, when proper care it will last at least 50 years.

Parquet is environmentally friendly and completely safe, but requires the preparation of a high-quality subfloor, is an expensive material and requires maintaining a certain temperature and humidity in the room.

Natural wood is also used to make parquet boards, but each lamella is not a solid piece of wood, but a firmly glued three-layer structure. This type of coating will be cheaper than parquet and is easier to install and maintain. Parquet boards are available in different shades, they can be combined and composed. This type of floor will last about 15–20 years.

Solid wood plank covering

Ordinary floors wooden planks, laid on logs, do not lose their popularity. Despite their apparent simplicity, they have many advantages:

• 100% environmentally friendly;
• accessibility, practicality;
• the ability to create the interior of a room in a certain style;
• This flooring is pleasant on the feet and looks great.

Cork

Cork coating is close to ideal:

• It is natural, warm, quite durable, pleasant on the feet and good for health.
• Cork floors have various shades, which allows you to create interesting compositions.
• This material does not accumulate static electricity at all.

The cork can be coated with special oils and varnishes, or it can be used without coating. The service life of cork floors is from 5 to 20 years.

Important! Keep in mind that with strong mechanical stress on cork floor traces may remain.

Laminate floors

Laminate is gaining increasing popularity due to its outstanding characteristics:

• It is affordable, practical and quite reliable.
• Laminate perfectly conveys the color and texture of natural wood, stone, and tiles.
• Laminate boards are equipped with a locking system.
• Even a beginner in renovation can cope with laying such a floor.

Laminate has several strength classes. The higher the class, the stronger and more expensive the material.

Elastic coatings

These include two materials: linoleum and carpet.

Is the absolute leader among floor coverings:

• affordable;
• easy to install and maintain;
• absolutely not afraid of moisture;
• looks beautiful.

Linoleum can have a wide variety of shades and patterns, and is sold in sheets, rolled, or in the form of tiles. This coating is attached to base floor special adhesives. After 5-10 years it will have to be replaced.

It can be called a relative of the carpet, which has its own characteristics:

• Carpet can contain both artificial and natural fibers.
• Sold in rolls or as carpet tiles.
• It is very easy to install and is attached with glue.
• Diverse in texture and color, safe from injury.

The disadvantages of such flooring are its relatively short service life, lack of moisture resistance and difficulty in cleaning and cleaning.

The hardest

This type of flooring has excellent performance characteristics.

Ceramic coating

Ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles have many advantages:

• floors covered with this material are not afraid of moisture;
• have a very attractive appearance;
• strong and durable;
• Easily attached to special adhesive mixtures.

But they also have disadvantages:

• The coating turns out to be hard, traumatic and cold.
• It is better to install heating systems under it, otherwise walking on the floor without shoes will be uncomfortable.
• Before installation, special preparation of the base is required.

Self-leveling floor

Modern self-leveling floors are used not only as a rough screed. They can become wonderful finishing coat and contain highly artistic three-dimensional drawings and various decorations under the polymer layer. Self-leveling polymer floors are:

• epoxy;
• polyurethane.

Both materials are environmentally friendly and durable, are not at all afraid of water and other liquids, and do not require any special cleaning.

The disadvantage of this type of flooring is that it is particularly demanding on the surface on which it is laid. The base under them must be perfectly flat, dry and clean.

Important points when choosing coverage

Each person decides for himself how to make the floor in the apartment. But when choosing a material, you should not miss a few fundamental points.

The main criterion for choosing a coating is the room in which it will be installed. The entire apartment can be roughly divided into zones:

• area for receiving guests and relaxation (these are bedrooms, living room, children's room);
• “wet” area (kitchen, bathroom);
• passage area (hallway, corridor).

For each of these zones it is necessary to select your own material based on their functional features and loads carried by the floor.

• The lifestyle of the family and its composition influence which gender to choose. What is suitable for a single married couple is not always suitable for a family with children. When there are children in the house, the floor must be safe, hygienic and easy to clean. The coating must meet the same requirements if there are animals in the apartment.
• Material security also plays a role. For example, floors made of natural materials quite expensive. Families with limited incomes will most likely not be able to afford them.
• An apartment located on the ground floor will limit the choice of flooring due to its high humidity and proximity to the basement.
• In some apartments it is impossible to make the floor heavier due to the formation of additional load on interfloor ceilings. Consequently, floors that require a concrete screed will have to be abandoned.

Glossy tiles will not fit in the hallway. When snow gets in, it becomes very slippery, which can cause injury.

Linoleum is also a good option for a hallway, the main thing is not to settle for its cheap varieties. It is better to choose a material with natural composition, commercial or semi-commercial: such coatings can withstand almost anything.

How to choose the right flooring? How to create a beautiful and comfortable environment? And which floor is better, for example, for a children's room or bedroom? There are many questions, because when choosing, you need to take into account various nuances. This includes the disadvantages, advantages of a particular material, features of the operation of the room, and personal preferences. But all homeowners want one thing: the floor is wear-resistant, smooth, safe, and easy to clean. We invite you to figure out which flooring is best depending on the room in which it will be installed.

Main selection criteria

Today it is not so easy to buy flooring, since the choice is varied. Gone are the days when only painted boards, traditional linoleum or, at best, parquet were installed in an apartment. The modern range allows you to make the floor a fundamental part of the design.

Undoubtedly, the floor is most susceptible to abrasion, contamination, and mechanical damage. It follows from this that he must have good functional characteristics. The choice of flooring depends on many aspects, for example:

• Material possibilities: for example, natural laminate or artistic parquet Not everyone can afford it, so you have to choose affordable flooring;
• It is necessary to take into account the location of the apartment, as well as the materials from which the house is built. Often it is not possible to purchase the planned flooring due to the fact that the apartment is located on the ground floor - due to basement the humidity in the home will be increased;
• Laying technology is another important point For example, you should pay attention to the difference in height. If the differences are significant, you need to think through everything in such a way that they do not cause discomfort or create obstacles;
• Sometimes it is impossible to make a concrete screed in an apartment, since it creates an additional load on the floors, it is possible emergency situations. And this already limits the choice to a certain extent;
• Lifestyle, family composition - if there are many children living in the house, and even pets, it is necessary to select the floor based on considerations of practicality, hygiene, and ease of cleaning. The aesthetic component fades into the background.

Example. If a respectable married couple lives in the house, the first place is social status: the flooring should be elegant, prestigious so that guests can appreciate material wealth owners.

The floor in the bedroom - comfort and coziness

Which floor is better in the bedroom? This point interests many, because this room has its own characteristics. Firstly, this is a relaxation room, secondly, it is characterized by a low level of traffic, and thirdly, people often prefer to walk barefoot in the bedroom. Moreover, the bedroom is a rather intimate room, so the main criterion for selecting flooring is not fashion, but the personal taste of the owners.

Carpet is extremely popular in Western countries; it is used in the bedroom

A good option is natural wood, carpet, parquet. This warm materials, so from a comfort standpoint they are excellent.

IN last years Laminate has become a popular material because it is durable, strong, and the variety of patterns allows you to choose suitable look for any interior. But since laminate synthetic surface, it is slightly inferior to carpet due to the fact that the floors turn out to be cold. This quality is especially evident in the cool season: it is not very pleasant to walk on it with bare feet. To solve this problem, you can equip a heating system or cover the floor with a thick carpet.

Children's room - increased attention

Which floor is better in a nursery? This is a rather voluminous topic: health, convenience and beauty are a complex concept, caring parents this is understood because the child's room should be safe and practical at the same time.

Perhaps the best option is a cork. It's no secret that bottles of expensive wine are sealed with it. And this clearly indicates that the material is environmentally friendly and durable. The main arguments in favor of cork flooring:

• Moisture resistance;
• Insulation of the room from noise and vibrations - children run around a lot, so cork flooring will protect the nerves of the neighbors below;
• Anti-allergenic, bactericidal properties;
• Elasticity – the load on the fragile children’s spine is significantly reduced.

It should also be said that cork lasts a long time because it does not rot or age. But the price is similar to laminated parquet, which is made from valuable breed tree. But nothing is more important than the health of the child, so there is no need to waste money on quality material.

Corridor, hallway – high traffic area

Of course, these premises are most susceptible to street dirt, dust, and abrasion. To decide which floor is better in the hallway, you need to carefully analyze the features of choosing a floor covering. On the one hand, the floor must be moisture-resistant, durable, and practical. But there is another side, because the hallway is unique business card housing, the floor is the first thing guests pay attention to. This means that the floor should be beautiful, in harmony with the general design design. The most popular materials are porcelain stoneware and ceramic tiles. They are not afraid of any impacts, wash and clean well: dirt and marks from rubber shoes can be easily cleaned off.

You also have to pay attention to rooms with small dimensions. In this case, it is advisable to give preference to materials with light shades, using this technique you can visually expand the space. It is good if the floor is matte and there are no contrasting patterns or noticeable seams.

The fashion for flooring is constantly changing, nothing can be done about it. But regardless of the choice of a specific floor covering, the materials must be installed professionally, following the rules and technologies. Of course, the question of choice is multifaceted, so each person is guided by his own parameters. The main thing is not to forget about environmental friendliness and practicality, so that the money is not wasted.

The problem with old and dilapidated floors is far from news for most owners of old-style apartments. And with new apartments, an incident may arise when the floors have to be changed. How to make floors in an apartment from scratch? This is a rather labor-intensive and time-consuming activity, so if you do not have the necessary self-installation gender skills and tools, it is better to entrust this matter experienced specialists. If you decide to install the floors in your apartment with your own hands: what to make it from is a very pressing question.

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Criteria for choosing a floor covering

Not so long ago, the question of what to make floors from in an apartment concerned only the choice of wood from which the boards were made. Today everything is much more complicated, because construction market A huge number of materials differing in performance characteristics are presented. Even with experience in the construction industry, it will be difficult to make the best choice.

Therefore, it is worth considering the following parameters:

• apartment location – important parameter, if your apartment is on the ground floor. In this case, the floor may be affected by increased humidity and evaporation from the basement, so it often simply does not make sense to install some wooden floors;
• the financial well-being of the family is a detail that directly affects the cost of the purchased material. For example, artistic parquet or laminate natural wood not everyone can afford it;

• family composition is one thing when one or a couple of people live in an apartment, and quite another when there are children or pets. Which floor is better to install in an apartment in the last two cases? Of course - with increased strength, ease of cleaning and other useful characteristics;
• durability of the coating - some types of houses do not provide for additional load on the structure, so you cannot, for example, use a concrete floor screed. Violation of this parameter can cause emergency situations, including the collapse of the house.

Different types of flooring in an apartment

What is better for covering the floor in an apartment? As already said, Various types floor coverings have different performance characteristics. The parameters by which you should choose a material are described above, and below we will separately consider the properties of popular floor coverings.

Parquet floor

Parquet is a type of flooring that never goes out of style. It can be made from various types of wood, have different patterns, colors and textures. The advantages of parquet include the excellent appearance of the material. But laying it on your own without the appropriate skills is quite difficult and time-consuming. Another disadvantage of parquet is the high cost of natural wood species.

But if you make a stacked floor in your apartment from wooden parquet, then this will immediately show all guests that everything is in order not only with the sense of beauty, but also with financial situation. Parquet is one of the elite materials for flooring in an apartment.

Wooden parquet laid in the classic way"Christmas tree"

Parquet boards

Essentially, this is the same parquet, only cheaper and easier to install. Parquet boards are wider and larger than regular parquet tiles; you can no longer lay out a complex pattern from them, but such a floor still looks very attractive. good parquet boards also because they can be cycled and updated several times without much loss of appearance and properties.

What floors should be installed in the apartment to make them look original? You can select boards of various shades and create a simple design from them. Usually a designer does this, but you can try to do it yourself.

Mats

This is a newfangled type of flooring that is often used to create a minimalist interior. A mat is a carpet woven from natural materials, such as reed, jute, flax and others. This floor not only looks original, but also has a massage effect on the feet. Mats are the answer to the question: what kind of floors can be made in an apartment if you are a supporter of natural materials.

Laminate

Laminate is one of the best flooring options in terms of price and quality. By appearance it is very similar to natural wood, and if desired, it can be easily styled to resemble any other material - stone, ceramics, cork, leather and others. And if you need a completely original-looking floor, then you can paint patterns and complex pictures on the laminate. Laminate flooring in an apartment from scratch is one of optimal options floor.

Tile

If you need the most durable and long-lasting floors in your apartment, there are not many options on what to make them from. Tile - perfect option for the corridor, hallway, bathroom, kitchen, that is, rooms where the floor needs to be cleaned frequently and a large load is planned on it.

In addition to excellent performance characteristics Ceramic tiles also provide the widest scope for imagination in terms of floor design. You can purchase tiles of different shades, colors and textures and use them to lay out entire pictures on the floor. A good option How to properly make a floor in an apartment from analogues of traditional ceramic tiles - porcelain stoneware.

Ceramic tiles in the kitchen are laid in a checkerboard pattern

Cork

Natural, environmentally friendly, warm, strong and durable material. Cork flooring is installed where you plan to walk barefoot; it reduces the load on the spine and gives spring underfoot. The cork floor can be additionally treated with special varnishes or oils, which will extend its service life and protect it from moisture and dirt. Cork covering easy to install by yourself. To understand this issue, you can look on the Internet for materials on the topic: how to make floors in an apartment with your own hands from cork.

Tree

Wood is a fairly cheap and easy-to-install flooring option. The disadvantage of wooden boards is their low durability compared to many other materials, so they need to be additionally processed using special compounds. But a natural wood floor will immediately create a feeling of coziness and comfort in any room. If you are thinking about the question of how to make a wooden floor in an apartment, then you should start by choosing the type of wood.

Linoleum

If you need to know what to make the floor of your apartment cheaply from, then linoleum is your choice. Most cheap material, very easy to install, is not afraid of moisture and dirt and has a lot of other useful properties. Linoleum floors are by far the most popular and affordable option.

Floors covered with linoleum are an economical option for home, office, and industrial premises.