The choice of flooring - this is an important and responsible step. And this choice depends not only aesthetic component, but in general the situation in the area. And in order to know which option is best suited for apartments, especially the old, should be considered as the operational and technical characteristics of the materials. Each room requires a special approach.
Often in the old flats concrete subfloor, the base at the same time is quite smooth and then you can use almost any kind of coverage. Concrete floor has high durability and a long service life. But on the other hand, it has some serious shortcomings, first of all it cold, as well as high sound conduction. And in order to get rid of these shortcomings, it is necessary to resort to additional insulation. But it is necessary to understand that an additional burden should be small, so it is best to choose a lightweight material.
How to choose flooring
Each room requires its own coverage, it must meet the requirements of stay in a particular room. In today's market there is a huge selection of different options, so that will not be difficult to find a suitable option for a particular room.
- Tile.
- Carpeting.
- Laminate.
- Parquet.
- Linoleum.
- Batten.
- Cork.
Of course, when it comes to the bathroom, at the moment nothing better tiles to find, and there is a large range of colors and with different pictures.
With regard to linoleum, it is today one of the most common options For each room. This is primarily due to good technical features, affordable cost and ease of installation.
Cork flooring - a relatively new type of flooring, which is characterized by high prices. Based on this, a few consumers give preference to him. But cork - an environmentally friendly material, which also is both heat and sound insulator. With an unlimited budget, this option should be considered.
Laminate in recent years have found more and more fans. He imitates the natural board and has a good performance, but its cost is several times lower.
Carpets can be both synthetic and natural, pleasant to the touch and attractive appearance. But it requires care on a regular basis.
