What flooring to choose for the bedroom: 10 best options.

No. 1. Carpet

One of the most suitable coverings for the bedroom, warm, soft, pleasant to the touch and cozy. The main advantages of carpet include:

• soft and warm surface. Walking on a floor finished in this way is very pleasant, and the pile can be either very short or quite long;
• a variety of patterns and colors, thanks to which the material can be successfully integrated into the interior of any bedroom;
• excellent sound insulation;
• relative ease of installation.

Long pile carpet can be combined with other types of finishes. So, for example, you can use a soft fleecy rug near the bed, which will be pleasant to stand on barefoot in the morning.

The disadvantages of this coating are obvious:

• carpet accumulates dust a lot;
• the need for frequent thorough cleaning;
• carpet is not the best option for allergy sufferers.

Linoleum

Linoleum is found less and less often in bedrooms. The main disadvantage of this coating is that it is not environmentally friendly.

Among the advantages are ease of installation and good sound insulation properties. A variety of patterns and imitation of almost any other material help linoleum to decorate a room the way the owners of the room want it, without investing too much money in finishing.

Such a floor can withstand wet and dry cleaning remarkably well and can easily withstand the claws of pets.

No. 2. Modular Carpet Tiles

This material is a derivative of ordinary carpet, only carpet tiles have received a number of additional advantages. It is a carpet cut into pieces with a reinforced base: the tiles do not bend and are very dense. Among the main advantages of this material it is worth noting:

• very simple installation that even an untrained person can handle, because working with individual carpet tiles is easy. Moreover, dismantling is also easy, which is also important in some cases;
• ease of transportation;
• efficiency. When laying carpet tiles, no more than 5% of waste is generated, and for carpet this figure can reach up to 20%. The thing is that the width of the carpet roll does not always correspond to the parameters of the bedroom, but with tiles this problem does not arise;
• environmental friendliness. The material does not emit toxic substances, and manufacturers claim that carpet tiles can be used even at elevated temperatures: warm floors, heating devices, etc.;
• sound and heat insulation;
• ability to withstand furniture loads;
• Using tiles of different colors on the floor you can create different patterns.

The disadvantages are the same: a high ability to accumulate dust and the need for frequent and thorough cleaning. Carpet tiles are subject to abrasion, but when it comes to the bedroom, this drawback is not so significant, because the load on the floor is minimal.

No. 3. Solid board

This is one of the most beautiful, natural and warm coatings that makes the bedroom cozy and comfortable. Solid wood planks are often confused with block parquet : these are natural wood coverings that differ only in size. So, a massive board can be from 60 cm to 6 meters in length and from 7 to 20 cm in width. The parameters of piece parquet are more modest, and the length is a maximum of 60 cm.

The main advantages of solid boards:

• high strength and durability. The board can last about 50 years, it can be scraped and restored many times, unlike many other floor coverings;
• excellent thermal insulation properties and warm surface;
• decent appearance;
• environmental friendliness and safety.

Among the disadvantages it is worth noting:

• high price;
• the installation process requires numerous additional materials, and is therefore difficult and expensive;
• sensitivity to changes in temperature and humidity;
• the need for constant care and use of protective materials for wood, otherwise the material may begin to rot or be affected by pests in a few years;
• solid boards cannot be used together with a heated floor system.

Solid board comes in four grades :

• the third and second grades are recommended to be used for rough finishing or painted,
• and the first and highest grades can be used with varnish, wax or oil coating - this way the texture of the wood will not be hidden.

Depending on the cutting and processing of the wood, a solid board may have a slightly different pattern. Wood of almost any species is suitable for a bedroom, since the load on the floor is minimal.

Types of flooring

In fact, when choosing a floor for a bedroom, you can choose any of the types of floor coverings that are commercially available today. The main requirement for it will only be that it must be acceptable for use in residential premises according to sanitary and epidemiological standards.

Modern materials that are suitable when deciding what to lay on the floors in the bedroom include:

1. Carpet
   - synthetic or natural covering, of different densities and with different pile lengths;
2. tiles
   , porcelain stoneware, natural stone;
3. laminate
   is one of the most affordable materials that is not difficult to install with your own hands;
4. parquet board
   , the price of this material is higher than that of laminate, its structure contains real wood, but the laying principle is no different from laying laminate boards;
5. parquet
   - this classic material is quite expensive and demanding for installation and further maintenance, but when installed by professionals, the result is very impressive;
6. linoleum
   or tile materials made from environmentally friendly PVC;
7. cork floors
   are pleasant to the touch materials;
8. Self-leveling flooring
   is a modern coating that allows you to obtain an ideal surface, possibly with the application of a 3D pattern.

Let's take a closer look at some of these materials in terms of their use specifically for deciding which one is best to make.

Laminate

Laminate differs in that it can resemble in appearance various materials of natural origin:

1. stone, such as marble;
2. ceramic tiles;
3. tree of various structures.

But it can also display any other design, because its structure includes a printed layer protected by a top layer, which is printed using a typographic method. And any printed designs can be depicted on it.

Laminate is a fairly durable material; the protective layer on it allows it to be used in homes where there are pets or small children. It is easy to install and can always be partially replaced. Detailed installation instructions are included with the packages.

Advice. When purchasing laminate flooring, let it sit for 24 hours in the bedroom, only then proceed with installation. This is necessary to avoid creating cracks during installation.

Linoleum

Which linoleum to choose for the bedroom? This question worries those who decided to choose this material. It turns out that the choice is not so simple.

Depending on what raw materials are used in the manufacture of linoleum, it can be:

1. natural;
2. polyvinyl chloride;
3. alkyd;
4. rubber.

Each of these types has its own advantages and disadvantages. For use in residential premises, natural and polyvinyl chloride linoleums.

In the production of natural linoleum, wood resins, cork oak bark, linseed oil, and special mineral additives are applied to the jute base. This composition is capable of providing high strength and increased thermal insulation. The downside of the natural option is its high cost, difficulty in installation and fragility.

When deciding what is best to lay on a prepared flooring base in the bedroom from a wide range of linoleums, you can opt for the PVC option on a felt base, which will additionally retain heat and insulate noise. PVC linoleum for the bedroom can also be selected on a thick foam base, but it is the one that is intended for use in everyday life.

Important. A special single marking, which consists of two numbers, will help you understand whether linoleum can be used in a residential area. When marking, the first number indicates the type of room where this linoleum can be laid. The marking of linoleum for residential premises begins with the number “2”.

Carpet

Carpet has its advantages over other floor coverings when used in sleeping areas.

These include the following properties:

1. a person gets wonderful tactile sensations when walking on carpet barefoot;
2. The service life of carpet can be ten years;
3. Replacing the coating is very easy;
4. Carpet care is not difficult;
5. There is a wide range of coatings of different quality levels, colors and textures.

When choosing, pay attention to the fact that denser types of carpet provide wear resistance and last longer. It is also worth considering this aspect that too long pile on a product is crushed faster and loses its appearance, and a product with a small pile is easier to clean.

Tile

Ethnic styles, as well as the Mediterranean style, simply must be complemented by porcelain stoneware or other types of ceramic tiles. Often these are surfaces that imitate natural stone or mosaic. In addition, bedroom floor tiles are one of the most durable materials; they do not change color or structure for many years.

No. 4. Block parquet

Block parquet, the main parameters of the dies of which have already been indicated above, is a completely natural material that is made from solid wood. Its advantages are similar to those of a solid board, but the main ones are still worth mentioning:

• durability and strength;
• heat and sound insulation;
• the coating can be sanded 8-10 times, giving it its original appearance;
• a huge assortment of colors and textures from those that nature itself offers us, as well as the ability to use parquet blocks of any shape, combine elements of different colors, and create real patterns.

Along with all this, piece parquet retains its high cost , and before laying it, it is necessary to very carefully put the base in order. Such coating also requires special care : correct and regular, otherwise it will quickly lose its visual appeal.

No. 5. Parquet board

Parquet board differs from the two previous coatings in that it does not consist of solid wood. This is a three-layer material : the top layer is valuable wood species, which are responsible for the appearance and basic properties of the parquet board. The thicker this top layer, the better, because in this case you can sand several times. The two bottom layers are most often made of coniferous wood. All three parts are firmly glued together, and the fibers in them are located in different directions to achieve maximum strength of the final coating.

The main advantages of parquet boards:

• great appearance. At first glance, it is very difficult to distinguish a parquet board from a piece of parquet;
• environmental friendliness;
• faster and easier installation compared to solid boards and block parquet;
• pleasant to the touch surface;
• sound absorption ability;
• the price is much lower than that of block parquet;
• Possibility to use with underfloor heating system;
• many styling options: herringbone, wicker, etc. You can even create different patterns.

Minuses:

• the top layer of parquet boards is often so thin that it can be easily scratched;
• fear of moisture;
• restoration of the coating is not always possible, because these are not solid boards. If the damage is significant, then the entire board will have to be replaced.

Natural wood

The best flooring options for the bedroom are made of natural wood. The material perfectly meets all mandatory selection criteria.

Expensive and fragrant wood is the best solution. Parquet, pleasant to the touch, with a beautiful pattern and enchanting aroma, will create an extraordinary atmosphere in the relaxation room.

No. 6. Cork floor

Cork is another great option for flooring. Its main advantages:

• natural and environmentally friendly, as the coating is made from cork oak bark. Moreover, cork has pronounced bactericidal properties;
• the cork floor is very pleasant to the touch: warm, and when walking it has a little spring, which is good for the spine;
• ease of installation, which is largely achieved due to its low weight;
• the floor surface is non-slip, it is not capable of attracting dust, and the cork is easy to clean;
• has the ability to absorb noise and retain heat;
• high strength, despite the fact that the floor springs a little when walking;
• durability. This coating will easily last 20 years or more.

The main disadvantage of cork flooring is that the surface is delicate, and if a sharp object falls, it can leave a noticeable mark. This material is available in a small variety of colors: from dark yellow to light brown.

Selection of finishing materials

Let's consider well-known coatings and original alternatives, their composition, materials and method of installation on concrete slabs.

Carpet

This is carpeting that provides a soft and warm surface. It can be made from both natural and synthetic materials, the length of the pile is different (from 2 to 10 mm), the pile can be either even or in the form of loops.

Indicators of quality carpet:

• the pile has one level in height;
• when folded, the carpet does not fray;
• the fibers do not fall out when you try to pull them out;
• The letter “L” in red on the packaging means that the carpet has passed the quality test.

The advantages of carpet may be more significant than its disadvantages, especially for those who love warm floors:

• the air gap in the pile of the material retains heat;
• the coating absorbs noise;
• the length of the segment is determined by the size of the room, which allows you to lay the roll without joining seams;
• the abundance of ornaments allows you to show your imagination and choose a design to your taste;
• the material wears out slowly.

Carpet should not be used in damp or damp areas; it is not suitable for allergy sufferers.

Care feature: for effective cleaning, cleaning with a vacuum cleaner is required once a week and cleaning with special cleaning products – once every six months. It’s okay if you spill tea or coffee on the floor; to clean it, just wet the stain with a vinegar solution and rinse it off.

Laminate

Laminated board using the officially patented Hornitex technology is created by compressing the following elements using high pressure and temperature: 2 sanded boards made of wood fiber, resin, film and decorative paper. The task of laminate is to create an artificial analogue of parquet boards that looks just as beautiful, but not as expensive. However, imitation parquet is justified not only by the price, but also by the fact that the performance properties of the laminate are better. For example, it is more moisture-resistant and fire-resistant, immune to sunlight, and more difficult to scratch. Different types of laminate flooring designs imitate plank flooring, floor tiles and artistic parquet.

If several board options suit your color, then it is better to choose the one that will leave less waste when laying it.

To lay large format boards, perfectly flat surfaces are required; if the floor is not completely flat, you need to either level it or choose smaller format boards. Choosing a board with a chamfer improves the quality of installation and leaves no room for cracks to occur between the boards, which is not only inconvenient, but also dangerous.

Parquet flooring

Parquet is boards glued together from several types of wood. The top layer is made of valuable species, and the lower ones are made of conifers. The wooden surface is warm and pleasant to the touch. The floor in the bedroom is a choice for several decades, so parquet, despite the fact that it costs 2-3 times more than laminate per 1 sq. meter may be a more profitable solution. Parquet is a durable material and can last longer than laminate with proper care and periodic sanding, which gives the flooring a new look.

Caring for parquet often requires the use of special detergents. Workers will be required to lay parquet floors

Tile

Ceramic tiles are a durable and moisture-resistant coating that can withstand heavy weight. Disadvantages: a covering that is cold to the touch does not provide a feeling of comfort; if your feet are wet, you can slip on it, and any objects that fall on the floor immediately break. This coating is ideal only when installing a “warm floor” heating system.

The type of tile suitable for the bedroom is PVC tile. This coating does not have the disadvantages of laminate and tile. PVC tiles are a coating made of polyvinyl chloride and polyurethane.

Modern synthetic material has a number of advantages:

• the tiles are laid on an adhesive base , which prevents the possibility of divergence of the joints;
• the material can last 10-20 years ;
• moisture-resistant coating can withstand wet cleaning in any quantity;
• has excellent thermal insulation , warmer than ceramic tiles in winter.

Its main disadvantage is its unnaturalness.

Cork floor

Cork is the bark of the cork oak tree, which grows in the Mediterranean countries, the main suppliers being Spain and Portugal. The advantages of cork covering are:

• naturalness;
• elasticity;
• hypoallergenic;
• the cork does not allow the cold coming from the concrete underneath it to pass through;
• cork flooring is not afraid of wet cleaning.

Disadvantages of the material:

• Sharp objects should not be placed on it; chair legs and heels may leave dents;
• high price;
• Small objects can be accidentally pressed into the surface by stepping on them.

Cork-based coverings come in different types, which can be laid in different ways:

• Cork laminate is pressed from a wood-fiber board and a top layer of cork chips (agglomerate). The boards are equipped with locks, with which they can be easily connected during installation; after installation is completed, the floor must be coated with a special varnish. However, this coating is not completely natural.
• A more natural option is to install natural cork veneer with glue . The installation process requires knowledge and experience; this flooring is durable.

No. 7. Laminate

Laminate is an excellent option for the bedroom, which takes the lead in terms of price-quality ratio. This is actually a budget analogue of a parquet board, which is significantly inferior to it in naturalness. A laminate board consists of many layers : the main one is a fiberboard panel, under which moisture-resistant paper is used, and on top there is a film that increases moisture resistance, decorative paper and a layer of melamine resin. You can apply absolutely any image to decorative paper: any type of wood, even stone or leather.

The main advantages of laminate:

• acceptable price;
• a huge assortment: you can choose material of any shade and with any texture, so fitting it into the interior is not a problem. Laminate, by the way, is perfect for all interior styles, from classic to high-tech;
• high strength;
• withstands temperature changes;
• ease of installation and maintenance, scratch resistance;
• relatively long service life.

Laminate is called a cool floor , and ideally it is better to install a heated floor system underneath it. Laminate goes well with a small fluffy rug. You need to buy high-quality material from trusted sellers and manufacturers, otherwise after a while the new floor covering will begin to deform. Although installing laminate flooring is not that difficult, you need to properly level the surface and adhere to all installation rules. Fear of moisture, if laminate is used to furnish a bedroom, is not the main drawback.

Basic requirements for flooring in the bedroom

The flooring in the bedroom should be comfortable, safe and beautiful

From the point of view of the operation of the floor covering, there is no heavy load on it; they do not put a lot of furniture in the bedroom. There are no sudden temperature changes or high humidity in this room. That is, strength and wear resistance are not the main criteria for choosing a material for the floor, as, for example, in a bathroom or hallway.

The ideal flooring in the bedroom should be:

1. Comfortable – upon contact.
2. Safe – does not emit toxic or allergenic substances.
3. Not loud - do not make noise when walking or falling objects.
4. Beautiful - suitable for any interior.

Russian consumers have three favorites among floor coverings purchased for the bedroom - laminate, parquet board and quartz vinyl. Let's compare them to see if they meet the listed requirements.

No. 8. PVC linoleum

It is this type of linoleum that we mean when we talk about linoleum in principle. This coating is well known to many of you, and in modern apartments it is used everywhere: in kitchens, bedrooms, and even in the bathroom. Linoleum, which is based on polyvinyl chloride, is one of the most popular materials for the bedroom. Its bottom layer is a backing that provides additional sound insulation, and on top there is a layer with a pattern. You can apply any ornament and pattern, convey any shade, imitate any noble material.

The main advantages of linoleum:

• ease of installation;
• the ability to provide additional heat and sound insulation;
• hygienic and easy to clean;
• high strength, abrasion resistance, moisture resistance. Expensive types of PVC linoleum have high levels of durability and strength;
• low price;
• Huge selection of designs and colors. Linoleum can imitate any type of wood, stone, ceramic tile, or have fancy patterns.

The disadvantages of linoleum as a flooring for a bedroom are insignificant. There are black marks from shoes on it, but people usually don't wear shoes in the bedroom. Linoleum can crack at low temperatures and warp at too high temperatures, but regular bedrooms always have approximately the same temperature. Linoleum may give off a not-so-pleasant smell for a couple of days, and heavy furniture may leave marks – that’s all the disadvantages of this material. This is an excellent choice for a bedroom, especially if funds for renovation are limited.

Which coating is safer?

One of the problematic coatings are solvent-based paints and varnishes that are applied to wooden floors and natural parquet, because some paintwork materials, even hardened ones, continue to release harmful substances into the air. That is why today almost no one lays floors in houses and apartments made of solid wood that needs to be painted. If you want the floors to be wooden, most often they use parquet boards.

The parquet board has a safe protective coating on top

• It differs from parquet by the presence of veneer and one or two stabilizing layers of wood. On top there are several layers of varnish that protect the veneer from damage. Usually this is usually a UV varnish, cured at the factory in a special chamber. It not only gives the product a matte or glossy finish, protects the coating itself from damage, but also makes it safe.
• This applies not only to parquet, but also to engineered boards. It differs from parquet boards in that the lower layers are not made of cheaper natural wood, but of high-density fibreboard. HDF is made using organic substances, so for environmental reasons this type of board is lower in price.

Parquet boards are an excellent choice for the bedroom

• Another step lower is laminate, in which not only the stabilizing layer is unnatural, but also the top one, since it is no longer veneer, but embossed laminated paper. For some time after installation, such a board will emit a specific smell, but it will quickly disappear.

Advice: If you decide to lay solid parquet (maybe not just in the bedroom, but throughout the entire apartment), open it only with water-based varnish - it will be absolutely safe.

Parquet floor in the bedroom

• Natural and safe coatings include tiles and slabs made of cork, and bamboo boards. These materials are made from overseas raw materials, so do not be surprised that the price of even the simplest option in terms of external design will be at least 4,000 rubles per square meter.
• Marmoleum, a type of linoleum, but unlike it, is made from natural raw materials, and not from polyvinyl chloride, will cost twice as much. The material is absolutely safe and durable. Its only drawback is that the color variety is not very wide. But, according to experts, in terms of price-quality ratio, this bedroom flooring is one of the best.

Marmoleum in the bedroom interior

• Continuing the topic of what to choose for the bedroom, we cannot fail to mention the carpet. It is very comfortable, provides not only a good appearance to the floor, but also excellent sound insulation. This is not like laminate, on which you can even hear a cat stomping at night. The advantage of this covering is that it eliminates the need to buy a floor carpet, and this also means some savings.

Carpeting can be very interesting in color

Note: For the bedroom it is better to choose carpet made from natural material. Synthetics tend to emit a chemical smell when heated, and many people feel it when the summer heat sets in and the temperature in the room rises above +25 degrees.

Apart from wood, the most environmentally friendly material for any room, not just the bedroom, will be ceramic tiles, because they are produced not only for baths and kitchens, but also for residential interiors. Yes, this is cold material, but a bedside rug will improve the situation.

Tiled floor in the bedroom

Most often, tiles are laid on the bedroom floor when they plan to make a heated floor - under such a covering it will transfer heat most efficiently.

No. 9. Natural linoleum (marmoleum)

Once upon a time, linoleum was understood as a natural covering, and not its PVC analogue. The base of marmoleum is made of cork or jute, and the bulk is made of resin, oil, sawdust, lime and various pigments for coloring the finished material. A protective layer is used on top. As you can see, the coating is truly natural and environmentally friendly , but these are not its only advantages. So, its strengths also include :

• durability, because marmoleum can last up to 25 years and often even more;
• resistance to sunlight and mechanical stress;
• antistatic and moisture resistant, so caring for such a coating will be quite simple;
• antibacterial properties due to the presence of linseed oil and resins in the composition;
• soundproofing properties;
• fire safety;
• the ability to use the coating together with a heated floor system.

Among the disadvantages, it is worth noting the high price: you have to pay for everything natural. Installation of marmoleum requires special preparation, and installing it yourself is not so easy. In addition, natural linoleum is a fairly fragile coating, so you need to be extremely careful when transporting and installing it: falling or bending the material can cause cracks to appear.

Creative self-leveling floors

Another extravagant flooring option is self-leveling flooring. In Europe, this is the most popular floor design option.

For the bedroom, the color most often chosen is snow-white - as a sign of cleanliness and tranquility.

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Self-leveling flooring is an environmentally friendly material, so it is recommended for various types of institutions. No smell, no toxins.

It will serve for a long time, does not slip, and is easy to clean. At the same time warm. Just a fairy tale, not a floor covering.

No. 10. Vinyl tiles

This is actually PVC linoleum, cut into individual square or rectangular elements. Due to this, the material receives a number of additional useful properties, and its main advantages can be called :

• low cost;
• ease of installation, because vinyl tiles can be laid on any surface, no backing is required, and tiles with a self-adhesive backing are available for sale, and then installation is even simplified;
• absolutely non-slip surface;
• a huge assortment of different patterns, which allows you to decorate the bedroom as you like: create a plain covering, any pattern, etc.;
• PVC tiles are not susceptible to cracks, chips, dents, and are also not afraid of water;
• soundproofing properties;
• strength;
• ease of repair, because if something happens, you can simply cut out the damaged tile and replace it with a new one;
• ease of care.

But such a wonderful, at first glance, coating also has significant disadvantages . So, you need to understand that this is a completely synthetic material, and its durability is not at a high level - on average 10 years. If you plan to use heated floors, then the surface temperature should not exceed 250C. In addition, vinyl tiles are afraid of various types of solvents and acetone.

Other options

If you are a fan of unconventional solutions, or the style of the bedroom does not harmonize with any of the listed coatings, then you can use other options:

• The rubber coating has excellent heat and sound insulation, is easy to maintain, and very durable. There's not a lot of variety in the look, but it's a coating that lasts forever. You can complement it with a small bedside rug;
• ceramic tile in the interior of bedrooms it is used very, very rarely, because it is a cold coating. If there is a need to complement the room with just such a finish, and the bedroom is made, for example, in a classic style, then it is imperative to provide a system of heated floors. This concerns stone and concrete floors, which today are considered an integral attribute of a loft-style bedroom;

• self-leveling floor – a new product that today is very popular when decorating any type of premises. This is a durable, strong, wear-resistant coating that is made without a single seam. You can use absolutely any pattern, making the floor the highlight of the bedroom, but this is a very expensive coating.

Covering the floor in the bedroom - what should it be like?

There are several conditions that the floor covering in the bedroom must meet.

It must be durable, wear-resistant and rigid, have thermal insulation and acoustic properties (which is more preferable in children's bedrooms), meet the functional purpose and certain aesthetic requirements.

Note: today construction markets offer the following floor coverings, which can also be used for bedroom floors: tiled, laminated, wooden (parquet, boards), cork, and floors made of polymer materials. Each of these coatings has its pros and cons.