Floor for children's room. Which floor is best for the nursery in your new apartment? How color is created

We present you the know-how in design floor coverings for children: a revolutionary invention, an environmentally friendly and comfortable soft floor for children's rooms. Any parent first of all tries to ensure the safety and comfort of their baby. Toddlers are big fans of crawling on the floor. Parents are always worried about whether they will hit or freeze. Carpet ? But after all, where a little adventurer is, there is dirt, and it is difficult and inconvenient to constantly wash bulky rugs.

New technologies come to the aid of parents. One of the latest innovations is modular soft flooring for children.

Floors in children's rooms must be warm, absolutely safe, practical and multifunctional. It was these conditions that were taken as a basis by the developers - the creators of the revolutionary material, wear-resistant, durable flooring.

EVA technology - a new look at flooring

• EVA- ethylene vinyl acetate , microporous, foamed polymer, similar in technical specifications to rubber.

This coating is resistant to any deformation, has hypoallergenic properties and special flexibility. Children's room floors made using this technology are rapidly gaining immense popularity around the world.

TOP 5 popular and safe soft play mats for children:

Name	Characteristics	Design and price
Puzzle mat, without images, Funkids "Mosaic-12"	Puzzle mat 15 mm thick. Set of 6 square tiles different color size 12" (30x30 cm) with internal plates of size 6" (15x15 cm) FunKids "Mosaic-12". The size of the pieces (plates): 30 cm x 30 cm x 1.5 cm The area of ​​the assembled puzzle set: 0.54 sq.m. Composition: EVA foam (polyethylene foam with the addition of ethyl vinyl acetate) Shore hardness: 30-35 units - the softest and quality material from existing in the production of similar products.	590 rub. See in store
Puzzle mat Disney Cars	Attractive Alphabet Cars puzzle mat is able to decorate a child's room, give an opportunity to practice reading. It is comfortable to sit on it while playing on the floor - the product is soft and protects from the cold. And the favorite cartoon characters will certainly delight the baby and attract his attention.	1193 rub. See in store
Puzzle mat, 6 tiles Funkids "Simple-12-10"	FunKids "Simple-12-10" for those who want to save on price, but get the same excellent quality puzzle mat as its 15 mm counterpart "Simple-12". This rug has a thickness of 10 mm - this fact allows the manufacturer to reduce the price of this item. FunKids "Simple-12-10" - develop comfortably! It's really exciting. Soft and pleasant to the touch, odorless material will please your baby very much and will be a great gift and entertainment for him. The size of the pieces (plates): 30 cm x 30 cm x 1 cm The area of ​​the assembled puzzle set: 0.54 sq.m. Composition: EVA foam (polyethylene foam with the addition of ethyl vinyl acetate) Shore hardness: 30-35 units - the softest and highest quality material available in the production of similar products.	400 r. See in store
Soyuzmultfilm puzzle mat with cars Let's play together, 10 segments	Soyuzmultfilm puzzle mat with cars Let's play together, 10 segments, D18594T-CRT (12). Puzzle mat "Cars" from the series "Soyuzmultfilm" from the popular brand "Play Together" is an entertaining mosaic for children aged 3 years and older. This model has a very soft base, thanks to which the assembly of the mosaic rug and further playing on it will be incredibly pleasant and interesting for the child. This kit includes items from various Vehicle who need to find the right place on the puzzle. The gameplay will captivate the child for a long time, give a lot of positive emotions and, among other things, help in the development of logical thinking and improve fine motor skills.	420 rub. See in store
Mat-puzzle "Soft puzzles" Learning letters, 36 items	Mat-puzzle "Soft puzzles" The game will allow the baby to learn the letters. Complete set: 36 puzzles with letters. The size of the assembled puzzle: 54x54 cm. The size of one puzzle: 9x9 cm. Material: EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate).	203 rub. See in store

Important! EVA flooring in modern European preschool institutions is laid more often than wood flooring or.

Not surprising! Indeed, in case of an accidental fall on such a floor, the baby simply has no chance of getting various injuries. But soft EVA-floor not only received well-deserved recognition for this.

• Safety. The soft cover for the children's room, made using EVA technology, has all the necessary certificates confirming its absolute harmlessness to humans. Such a floor is odorless, it is environmentally friendly and very pleasant to the touch.
• Mobility. The EVA cover consists of individual modules that are easy to assemble and disassemble. If desired, the soft floor can be moved to another place and even taken with you on a trip.

• Comfort. The modular coating has good thermal insulation, similar to that of a "warm floor". The modern floor design dampens all noise and perfectly softens the fall, which is very important for young children.

• Wear resistance. Soft EVA flooring is moisture resistant, impact household chemicals. It is easy to clean, does not fade, is resistant to high / low temperatures and withstands any test of plasticine and paints. You will not see footprints, sharp claws of cats or dogs on such a coating.
• Hypoallergenic. The EVA layer does not accumulate static voltage even when walking on it for a long time. Therefore, such a coating does not attract dust at all - this perfect material will protect children from the appearance of various allergens.

The colorful world of childhood for your child!

Now young researchers will have something to do on the floor. The soft floor for children's playrooms is available in the form of colorful, bright puzzles, different in color and texture. These are letters, numbers, butterflies, interesting animals, entertaining figures, leaves, fairy-tale characters, landscapes of nature. From them you can make original drawings and compositions.

Attention! Choose a puzzle floor according to the age of your baby. EVA formation may have small parts which the young explorer will definitely taste.

Entrepreneurial parents from soft modules collect cozy houses for their crumbs, interesting large cubes, even playpens and toy boxes.

On a note! For older children, manufacturers offer jigsaw puzzles, road rules, map of the world. If desired, you can change the pattern of the EVA floor daily and create new exciting activities for kids that will develop their thinking, memory, logic, fine motor skills and physical activity.

Idea! Let's turn on the imagination and make a multifunctional honeycomb covering out of an ordinary soft floor. We need a regular, standard set of puzzle carpet, but in such a way that there are twice as many puzzles in it as needed to equip the room.

Using a sharp knife, we will turn half of the modules into an original honeycomb structure and stick cellular puzzles on ordinary ones. After installation, we will get an amazing design, and in the resulting cells you can glue healing dried

A huge range of finishing materials, a variety of colors and textures sometimes confuse parents. They find it hard to choose flooring for children. But if you know what qualities this or that material has, what you need to pay attention to when buying, then the choice will become much easier.

What properties should a floor covering for a nursery have?

Many adults mistakenly believe that Small child understands nothing. This is wrong. Toddlers have to adjust to adults in many ways. But they, like their parents, are susceptible to the beauty, comfort, and warmth of their home. In order for a child to develop into a harmonious personality, he must be surrounded by an appropriate atmosphere.

Children's room is a priority issue for loving parents. In this room, the child should feel calm, experience joy and enjoy the game, communication, and relaxation.

It's no secret that kids spend a lot of time on the floor. That's why the flooring should be not only aesthetic, but also practical and completely safe. It is important to know how the material from which the coating is made can affect the health of the child.

It is an undeniable truth that the flooring should be warm, environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic, antistatic and non-flammable. It is also important for parents that the coating always has an attractive appearance, so that it can be easily cleaned or washed, so that the costs are minimal and the service life is maximum.

As a rule, it is recommended to lay laminate, parquet, cork, carpet, as well as natural wood and natural carpets on the floor in a children's room. The ideal option is zoning, that is, different floor coverings for the sleeping area and the play area. The combination of a soft carpet on a laminate also deserves attention.

The type of flooring depends to a greater extent on the age of the child.. For very young children who will soon be able to walk, natural short-pile carpet or high-quality carpet is good.

If the child runs and plays, then you can give preference to cork, laminate, parquet, carpet. But until the baby has grown up, it is better to think about soft cover with a short pile, since small objects that a child can swallow can get tangled in a long one.

For a kid who loves to draw, sculpt from plasticine, work with glue and colored paper, the flooring that is easy to clean, such as laminate, is most suitable. Of course, the most versatile flooring for a child's room is linoleum. Modern views of this material meet all hygienic standards. Linoleum is easy to clean, anti-static, flame retardant and inexpensive compared to many floor coverings.

Practice shows that the vast majority of parents prefer cork, laminate and linoleum.

The advantages of laminate in its strength, beauty and practicality. This is a finishing material made from compressed wood waste, bonded with resin and covered (laminated) with a film. And it’s not at all an idle question that parents have: is it harmful?

In the production of laminate, melamine-formaldehyde resins are most often used. They release formaldehyde into the air, which may not be beneficial to health. But its quantity, as a rule, does not exceed sanitary standards, so the laminate is a completely safe floor covering. Only this applies to laminate, the price of which for 1m2 reaches 500 rubles and more. Do not save on the health of the child and buy cheap flooring. Its quality is due to the low cost of the components, and no one can guarantee their safety. And the manufacturer of such products is silent about the negative aspects of binder resins.

The most environmentally friendly laminate is considered to be made on the basis of acrylic resins. These substances are used to make dishes. Such a laminate is more expensive, but its quality and environmental properties are among the best. The low thermal conductivity of acrylates makes the flooring warm and pleasant to the touch. And the child will be comfortable playing on such a floor.

The laminate is resistant to mechanical stress. It will withstand noisy children's games, will not suffer from toys, and will be washed off from paint and other substances. At the same time, the laminate will retain its appearance for a long time.

Laminate is suitable for underfloor heating. This is a great solution for a child's room. A wide range of colors and the availability of collections for children will help to realize any idea of ​​both parents and the designer.

Cork flooring is ideal for a child's room. It is recommended not only by designers, but also by pediatricians. The cork coating springs underfoot, and this is a kind of "unloading" for the joints and spine. Cork has a positive effect on the child's musculoskeletal system, and its environmental friendliness is beyond praise. Cork flooring is a completely natural material. It is absolutely harmless and has many advantages:

• Cork does not accumulate static electricity.
• Cork floors are warm and pleasant to the touch.
• Cork coating does not cause allergies.
• Cork floors are moisture resistant and easy to clean.
• Cork floors are not slippery, which eliminates injuries.
• The cork is fireproof.
• The cork cover does not absorb odors.
• Cork has a high wear resistance.
• Cork floors fit perfectly into any interior.
• Cork flooring has soundproofing properties.

Cork flooring is warm and cozy. You can sit on it for many hours in a row, play with friends or parents, draw, build something from the designer. There is no need to lay carpets on the cork, which can become dust accumulators and require constant care, especially where there is a small child. That is why cork is increasingly preferred.

This is the most versatile cover for children's rooms. The price range for linoleum is quite large - from 170 rubles to 3000 rubles for one square meter. Naturally, the higher the price, the higher the quality. Linoleum has proven itself in children's rooms. It withstands heavy loads, does not undergo deformation, is easy to maintain, moisture resistant, has good sound and heat insulation performance, as well as a low flammability class. But many parents are suspicious of him because of his synthetic nature. Although according to sanitary standards linoleum is safe for health. Some types of linoleum are slippery. And this can be attributed to significant shortcomings, since children are mostly mobile. To avoid injury, you should take the choice of coverage very seriously.

For children's rooms, it is best to purchase linoleum with a warming layer. Such a coating does not cool and does not wear out too quickly.

The most environmentally friendly types of linoleum include natural, made on the basis of cork, wood shavings, linseed oil and rubber. This type of linoleum is ideal for a child's room.

For children's rooms, interesting collections of linoleum are realized, which allow you to create interiors for girls, boys, interiors with a wide variety of color schemes.

Opinions about carpet are diametrically opposed. Some consider it unhealthy, others recognize it for its softness, warmth and comfort. Carpet, produced using modern technologies, actively absorbs noise, it is comfortable, anti-allergic and does not accumulate static electricity. But still, it is not classified as an environmentally friendly floor covering due to its synthetic nature. For a children's room, carpet is good because it is warm and allows you to create a pleasant interior. But this coating collects dust. It is not so easy to remove stains from the surface of the carpet.

When choosing a carpet for a child's room, you need to pay attention to its composition.. It must contain natural ingredients, and the manufacturer must confirm its quality with an appropriate certificate. You should not cover the entire floor with carpet in the children's room. This cover is perfect for a play area or a small area in front of the bed. From time to time carpet needs to be changed.

With the help of carpet, it is not difficult to create interesting compositions or applications. Its range is wide enough for a good choice.

This is a new floor covering in the children's room, which has recently appeared on the market of finishing materials. The soft floor is beneficial in all respects. It is mounted from separate modules, and installation is very fast. If the module is damaged, it is easy to replace it with a new one. The coating does not collect dust, it is perfectly washable, it is not afraid of moisture and temperature changes, it has good thermal insulation performance and does not conduct electricity. A soft floor is made from ethylene vinyl acetate. This material is close in its properties to rubber, but it has "healthy" characteristics that do not cause any harm to the child.

The coating creates the effect of a warm floor, so the baby can walk on it barefoot, sit or lie down while playing. The soft floor fully justifies its name: if the child falls, then the injury is completely excluded.

The soft floor has no smell, it does not evaporate into the air any harmful substances. The soft floor has all the necessary certificates, both European and domestic. The color scale of a covering is various that allows to create any interiors.

massive board

This type of flooring is among the most environmentally friendly, along with cork. We can say that such a floor refers to block parquet, but with a size of dies from 10 to 20 cm wide and from 1 to 2.5 meters long. Such a floor is the most beautiful and stylish, and many parents would gladly purchase it in a children's room. But a massive board is quite expensive. This factor, most often, is the reason for choosing another coating.

The natural wood from which the board is made is absolutely safe for the child. It does not violate the healthy indoor climate and serves for decades. To prolong the life of the solid board and to care for it, it is covered with special varnishes. The most popular types of wood for solid boards are oak, beech, merbau, ash, maple, wenge, teak.

The wooden floor is always warm, pleasant to the touch, and its naturalness is the most best quality to create comfort in the nursery.

Floors occupy a large area in the room. When choosing flooring, it is important that the atmosphere in the room is always calm.. This does not mean that the flooring should only be a neutral color. It is best to stick to the golden mean.

You can choose materials with different plots and interesting colors, but still the flooring should not be too bright, flashy. Otherwise, it will tire the eyes and mind of the child. Large patterns and angular ornaments should also be avoided.

It is worth listening to the opinion of the baby, but you do not need to completely rely on his choice. Children are attracted by everything bright and original, especially since the interests of the child change quite quickly. And the selected material with large patterns or butterflies can get boring.

The range of floor coverings today is so large that you can easily arrange interesting interior for a beloved son or daughter, while taking into account the interests of the baby, as well as creating a harmonious healthy atmosphere in the nursery.

Floor coverings for the nursery

Which gender is best for our little ones?

Choosing flooring for the children's room.

Starting to make repairs in the children's room, the first question that arises is: "What is useful for the child? What should I pay attention to when choosing a floor covering? What Decoration Materials the most suitable, eco-friendly, durable and healthy for children?"

We will try to answer the most FAQ We can help you choose the right flooring for your child's room.

So, the basic requirements for flooring for a nursery:

1) The floor in the nursery should be warm, children spend a sufficient amount of time on the floor, and that is why it is very important that the floor is not cold.

2) The flooring must be anti-static, hypoallergenic, and flame retardant so that the kids can't start a fire.

3) It is important that the flooring in the children's room is not slippery.

4) The flooring must be durable, wear-resistant and preferably easy to maintain.

5) Well, and most importantly, the floor in the nursery should be boring, supporting the style of the interior and should definitely please your child.

Let's take a closer look at each type of flooring for a nursery.

Carpet for children's room

Carpet is a soft and warm floor covering for children's rooms. Carpet is perfect as a floor covering if your child is still a baby and just learning to walk. When choosing carpet, it is important to pay attention to its composition, it is best to choose carpet from natural materials, such as wool, but such carpets are quite expensive.

If we consider a more economical option for carpet, for example, synthetic carpets, then it is important to choose options from high-quality carpets, preferably with antistatic characteristics and based on jute.
It is important to remember that synthetic carpets can cause allergic reactions in children.

It is best to choose a carpet with a dense and short pile or a dense loop, as it is easier to clean. Carpet with long pile is difficult to clean.

For older children, it is better to choose hard floor coverings.

Carpet tiles in the nursery

Carpet tiles for the children's room is a fairly new trend in flooring. In fact, this is the same carpet only modular, that is, a carpet cut into even squares with a side size of 50 cm. There are other sizes, but less often.

The convenience of carpet tiles lies in the fact that with the help of it you can create an interesting pattern on the floor, paths, or various play areas.

Carpet tiles can be easily replaced in parts, if your child, while playing, spoiled a section of the floor, and it is not possible to wash or restore it, then you can easily replace part of the tiles with new ones.

The disadvantage of carpets is that they hide small objects well, so be careful that your baby does not inadvertently eat something inedible from the floor.

Laminate in the nursery

Hard floors are great because they're easy to clean, don't cause allergies, and generally last longer than carpets.

Laminate for a children's room is also one of the solutions. Firstly, the laminate is able to imitate almost any natural materials - stone, leather, wood. Secondly, laminate is a more economical option than parquet, while laminate is often treated with special resins that help to easily get rid of felt-tip pens, brilliant green - they can be washed off with alcohol.

High-quality laminate, has a sufficiently high strength, and is not afraid of scratches from cars and other toys.

The disadvantages of the laminate are that it is still not a natural product, the laminate cannot be restored and is afraid of water, but some types of laminate are impregnated with water-repellent impregnation and can withstand water attack for up to 4-6 hours.

Natural flooring for children's room This is without a doubt the best solution. Consider the types of natural floors.

Parquet floor in the children's room

A package board is a great option for a child's room. The parquet floor is made up of natural wood, with a top layer of hardwoods - Oak, or exotic tree species, there are a great many of them.

The parquet board in the nursery is a warm, anti-allergic, non-slip floor with high wear-resistant characteristics.

On the market there is now a huge selection of parquet floors from various manufacturers with a wide range of colors and tree species, and you can always choose the parquet floor that suits you. . Wood flooring in a nursery is one of the strongest and most durable floorings you can choose for your child, as it is a natural product with antibacterial properties that can be restored.

Cork floor in the nursery

cork, too good decision for a children's room, since the cork is made from the bark of the cork tree, it is based on a 100% natural product. The cork is very soft, it is pleasant to walk barefoot on it, while it is quite resistant to bumps, scratches and other children's pranks.

Cork is a warm floor covering that is not afraid of moisture and is easy to clean. The cork floor does not rot, does not lose color, has bactericidal properties.

But the cork floor has its drawbacks, firstly, cork floors are quite expensive, and they cannot be restored. Secondly, the cork is a soft material, and sags under the weight of furniture legs.At the same time, cork is warmer than parquet.

Natural linoleum in the children's room

Natural linoleum is also a great option for a children's room, do not confuse natural linoleum and ordinary PVC linoleum, these are two products that are completely different in composition, except that the word linoleum is common in them.

Natural linoleum is a natural product consisting of wood flour on a jute basis, it is a 100% natural eco-friendly product that has existed for over a century, but is simply not very common in Russia among private citizens.

Natural linoleum for a children's room has many advantages, it is a hard, warm floor covering with bactericidal and antistatic properties, with the widest range of colors, perhaps the largest among other natural floor coverings.

Natural linoleum has a range of colors and patterns, from plain to rich multi-color, you can create unique patterns on the floor from it, or zone the room.

Another advantage of natural linoleum is a very durable material that does notslips from the legs of furniture, whether it be a table or a cabinet, is not afraid of felt-tip pens or green paint, which can be easily washed off with a cleaner.

Marmoleum (natural linoleum) - is easily restored, it can be given a different degree of dullness using a special mastic.

The advantage of natural linoleum over cork or laminate is that it is resistant to heat, which is especially important if you have installed a "warm floor" system in your home.

And of course, the price of natural linoleum pleases, because it is a 100% natural eco-friendly product, which is much cheaper than parquet or solid wood.

Comparison table of children's flooring
Flooring	pros	Minuses
Carpet/Carpet tiles	A variety of colors, structures and textures of carpet surfaces; Versatility; Absorbs noise, muffles sounds; Does not emit harmful substances into the air and does not cause allergies (but not all types) (holds dust on its surface, does not allow it to rise); Ease of installation; Wear resistance, maintains an excellent appearance for a long time; Warm and soft floor, gives any room comfort and coziness.	Mandatory fixing of this floor covering (you can slip on a loose piece); Poor-quality painting (only cheap carpet): only the upper part of the pile is painted, so it quickly loses its attractive appearance; A vacuum cleaner is required.
Laminate	Laminate prices depend on its wear resistance, so you can easily pick up in the store best option; Installation is easier than other floor coverings; Compatible with warm floors; Top Coat laminate will reliably protect the floor from scratches.	The laminate suffers from moisture, from which it swells and bulges; Impossibility to restore; Service life 7-10 years.
Cork	Good heat and sound insulation; Not afraid of water and does not rot, Chemically inert; Cork is not eaten by beetles, rodents and microorganisms.	high cost ; There are traces of furniture, traces of a cabinet or even a bedside table does not disappear completely, but reminds of itself with a dent; The protective layer that the cork is covered with wears out over time. This means that the cork floor will have to be updated (removed the old varnish, re-coated) or changed.

When choosing flooring for a children's room, you should take into account the specifics of this room and the special requirements that apply to the finish. main feature lies in the fact that children, especially younger ones, play sitting on the floor, so they choose material for it that is not only aesthetically attractive, but also warm, hygienic and safe.

The surfaces in the gaming room are subjected to quite serious loads:

1. First of all, the flooring is exposed to high dynamic impacts due to outdoor games, running and jumping.
2. Very often children spill water or drinks.
3. Significant mechanical impacts are associated with the risk of scratches, chips and abrasions on the coating.
4. There is nowhere to escape from the drawings with felt-tip pens, crayons, pens and paint on the walls, furniture and on the floor.
5. The floor must be warm. Ideally, it should accumulate and accumulate heat.

Therefore, the coating must adequately endure all these influences and retain its appearance.

There are several important criteria that are primarily taken into account when choosing a floor material. You will need to pay attention to:

1. Coverage quality.
2. Its soundproofing properties, as children love to play outdoor games, roll cars on the floor, move children's furniture.
3. Coating Safety - Preference is given to hypoallergenic, hygienic coatings that do not emit toxins, with a non-slippery surface.
4. Easy care - wet cleaning in the child's room is carried out every day, in this regard, preference is given to moisture-resistant coatings that are not afraid of exposure to detergents.

Important! When choosing a floor material, the age and activity of the child, as well as the cost of the coating, are taken into account. It is desirable that it be repairable.

Of the specific requirements, the following can be noted. The coating should be environmentally friendly - it should not provoke the occurrence of allergic reactions, to which young children are so vulnerable. In addition, the material should not accumulate dust and allergens in its structure, pollution and promote the growth of bacteria.

It is desirable that the coating has a shock-absorbing effect. This is important for children in their first years of life in order to exclude a serious load on the spine that occurs when walking on a hard surface, and the development of flat feet. In addition, it should be noted that children often fall - such a coating will avoid injury to the baby.

It is hardly possible to find a coating that will satisfy all of the above requirements. However, most modern coatings can be safely used in children's rooms, they all have their pros and cons, which you need to know about in advance.

Advice. When choosing a coating, it is recommended to take into account the disadvantages that are characteristic of it, and evaluate the possibility or impossibility of its use in each individual case, since the requirements for the coating depend, among other things, on age group child.

Floor material selection

The range of modern floor coverings, to some extent meeting the requirements for floors in children's rooms, is quite wide. Therefore, you should familiarize yourself in advance with their strengths and weaknesses and make the right choice.

Cork

Cork flooring, like no other, is able to accumulate and retain heat. It is this quality that has made cork flooring so popular in residential areas, including children's rooms. The main advantages of the material include the following:

1. The coating has excellent soundproofing qualities. The outdoor games of the child will not cause discomfort to the neighbors from the lower floor.
2. The cork retains heat, and the floor covering is always at a comfortable temperature.
3. The coating has shock-absorbing abilities, reducing the load on the baby's spine and protecting him from injury in the event of a fall.
4. The material is environmentally friendly and safe for children of any age.
5. The cork is elastic, so it immediately assumes its original position after the pressure loads are removed.

Cork flooring cannot be used in the "warm floor" system, with the exception of cork laminate. However, given that the material itself is warm, this cannot be called a significant minus.

When choosing cork it is important to carefully familiarize yourself with its variety. Inexpensive cork is called technical. It is used as a substrate under a laminate and cannot be used as a finishing floor, as it does not have the necessary wear resistance and strength.

Glue cork on sale is found in the form of a tile. On the floor it is laid end-to-end and fixed with a special glue. The coating is moisture resistant and externally monolithic.

Also on sale you can find flooring in the form of cork parquet or laminate. This material is more vulnerable to moisture and when water gets in butt, it is deformed. This floor is best used in the bedroom or living room.

In terms of cost, this coating does not belong to the category of budget ones, but its high price is justified by a long service life and unique properties.

Table 1. Average cost of a corkcoatings

Image	Fixation method	Average cost as of July 2018, rubles/m2
	Adhesive	2800
	Adhesive	2600
	Castle	3350
	Castle (laminate)	2200
	Castle (laminate)	1950

Laminate

Laminate as a floor covering, including in children's rooms, has long earned recognition. In this regard, some manufacturers offer collections with children's drawings. Some types of laminate (thickness over 8 mm) can be used in the "warm floor" system, in addition, they have a sufficient level of moisture resistance. When buying, check the label on the package.

Of the advantages of this material, the following are noted:

1. High strength.
2. Simple care.
3. The covering has a transparent protective polymeric layer in which pollution is not absorbed.
4. A wide range of shades and patterns, as well as imitations of textures of other materials.
5. Easy installation.
6. Affordable cost.
7. Maintainability when laying a collapsible coating.
8. Long service life.
9. Wear resistance.
10. mechanical stability.

The laminate is characterized by one significant disadvantage - the coating is quite noisy, but high-quality sound insulation will eliminate such a problem. If installed incorrectly, a creak may occur. Some varieties of inexpensive laminate are quite slippery. Therefore, when choosing a coating, it is recommended to carefully study the pictograms on the packaging. Given that this is a multilayer material, it cannot be called completely natural, but it is durable and will last for many years.

Laminate refers to inexpensive varieties of material.

Table 2. Average cost of a laminate

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	890
	980
	1250
	1600
	1490

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parquet board

The parquet board belongs to the category of natural and eco-friendly materials. Compared to laminate, such a coating is able to absorb noise, and unlike parquet, it can be mounted independently.

One of the advantages parquet board consists in the possibility of restoring scratched areas and updating the front decorative layer by grinding and varnishing. It should be noted that the coating is more vulnerable to impact and mechanical stress, so it needs to be treated more carefully. You can lay such a coating in the room of an older child.

carpet

With the help of carpet, you can get a soft and comfortable coating that perfectly complements the children's interior. Of the main advantages of the material, the following can be noted:

1. The coating can be used in the "warm floor" system as a finishing coating.
2. You can lay carpet on another floor.
3. Carpet in the construction market is represented by a wide range of colors, patterns and pile sizes.
4. Affordable cost and easy installation.
5. Easy care - if you choose a carpet with a medium or small pile, then there will be no problems with the removal of dirt.
6. This cover can be easily removed.

The convenience of using carpet lies in the fact that it can be used in combination with another coating, such as laminate, by making the transition with a plastic threshold. This allows you to lay it in the sleeping area or play area.

Linoleum (marmoleum)

Linoleum belongs to the budget types of flooring and is rarely used in children's rooms, but today its improved analogue, marmoleum, has appeared on the construction market.

Marmoleum almost 100% has a natural composition (linseed drying oil, jute or wood flour, chalk and natural dyes).

From positive qualities of this material are the following:

1. The coating is environmentally friendly, natural and safe.
2. Marmoleum has antibacterial properties.
3. Has high strength.
4. The coating does not require complex maintenance.
5. Marmoleum is not afraid of temperature changes.
6. The coating is pleasant to the touch and has comfortable temperature surfaces.
7. Wide range of colors.

A special technology is used to make the coating. Marmoleum is very durable and at the same time, when using a thicker substrate, it allows you to create a soft and comfortable coating. It is an ideal material for flooring in a nursery.

PVC tiles

Innovative materials include a soft floor. This coating has the following positive qualities:

1. Practicality and easy maintenance.
2. Endurance - such a floor is not afraid of mechanical influences.
3. wear resistance.
4. Ability to keep warm.
5. Can be applied to the system.
6. It has sound and noise insulation.
7. maintainability.
8. Simple styling.

Now in the construction market there are several varieties of "warm floors". They differ in the type of coolant and work efficiency. How to choose a warm floor? We'll tell you in

soft floor

Modular soft floor (EVA) has a foamed structure in the form of small bubbles, due to which the coating is soft, elastic, with thermal insulation properties. Of the positive qualities of this material, the following can be noted:

1. Ecological safety.
2. cushioning surface.
3. Antistatic.
4. Ease.
5. The cover protects against drafts.
6. Simple care.
7. Dirt and moisture are not absorbed into the surface of such a floor.

The soft floor is not prone to deformation, it is hypoallergenic and flexible. Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of modular soft floors.

Table 3. Average cost of soft modular floors

Illustration	Average cost as of July 2018, rubles
	970
Soft floor universal "Geometry"	750
	1380

There is an erroneous opinion that a child, while he is still small, does not understand anything about beauty. This is completely untrue, even the baby, who is not yet able to speak and walk on his own, is receptive to comfort.

In order for a harmonious personality to grow out of it, it is necessary from the moment of birth to create an appropriate atmosphere of warmth and comfort, both in the whole house and in his room. And the most difficult question, most often, is the need to choose suitable coating for the floor in the children's room.

After all, it should not only harmoniously fit into the environment, but also meet certain requirements.

Where to start?

A huge range of flooring can confuse anyone, especially when it comes to choosing a material for a child's room. What should they be? Be sure to be environmentally friendly and natural.

Small children spend a lot of time playing on the floor, so the flooring in the nursery should be not only beautiful and aesthetic, but also practical and always natural.

Among other things, it should also be warm so that it is not cold for the child to play on the floor. Of course, we must not forget about another aspect - ease of care, you need to give preference to materials that are easy to wash or clean and have a maximum service life.

Which flooring to choose?

To make the room not only comfortable, but also like the child, you should ask him himself how he imagines it. It would be nice if you choose with him all the materials for decoration and especially for the floor.

• mats puzzles
• flock coating
• carpet
• natural linoleum or pvc tiles
• laminate
• cork
• board

Wooden floors - aesthetic and safe

Of course, wood is considered the most environmentally friendly, it retains heat well and looks very beautiful. When processed with high-quality compositions, a wooden floor will last a long time.

It is easy to wash and clean, it is not afraid of heavy loads and organically fits into any interior of a children's room.

Cork - warm and soft floor

This flooring also applies to natural materials and has a lot of advantages, and in some respects even surpasses the tree.

Cork floors are pleasant and warm to the touch, do not attract dust and are easy to wash or clean. But they have one drawback - the cork can be squeezed under the influence of sharp objects, as well as under the weight of furniture.

Laminate - easy to install and easy to clean

Material having a top layer made of natural wood. It is very easy to install, easy to maintain and quite suitable for a child's room.

But he has his drawbacks, he does not like interacting with water, and since children love to play with it, he can become unusable very quickly.

pvc tiles

The good old linoleum is familiar to everyone. It is quite unpretentious and was often used as a floor covering in children's rooms precisely because of this property. Today it has been replaced pvc tiles. It comes in various sizes and differs in the way of laying. There are options:

• glued on
• having a locking system

For children, the second option is more suitable. It is easier to install and, if necessary, can be easily disassembled, for example, to replace a damaged segment.

Carpet - soft and cozy, but ...

Another one of the most commonly used for children's rooms is carpet. This material is not natural, but produced using modern technologies, it is completely safe for the child. But opinions regarding this flooring are diametrically opposed.

Some consider it the best for a child's room for its:

• softness
• warm
• noise-absorbing properties

Others, on the contrary, refer it to materials that can harm the health of the child. Those who do not consider it an ideal floor covering are faster right.

It collects dust very strongly and it is quite difficult to remove stains from it.

Flock coating - will revive the nursery

Decorative finishing of floor materials by applying dry polymer particles of various colors and shapes. This technology has been known for a long time and is successfully used in children's and public institutions.

Most often they are used in the nursery if they want to achieve original color solutions with limited time for work and funds for them.

Tile rugs - modern and original

Children's flooring puzzles are elements based on EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) or foamed porous polymer. It was developed specifically for children's rooms and therefore meets all the requirements for such materials. Between themselves, the tiles are connected by special hooks, called "dovetail".

Puzzles are produced various:

• sizes
• thickness
• external design

We create a children's style

It is necessary to accustom a child to a sense of beauty from the first years of life. And it should be based, first of all, on the design of his own room. Therefore, when choosing flooring for a children's room, you need to take into account the overall design of the whole house, as well as the pieces of furniture that will be in it.

In this case, preference should be given to calm colors so that the whole atmosphere corresponds to warmth and comfort. But this does not mean that they should be neutral and faded colors, the most ideal option is to choose something in between.

Puzzle flooring with various plots or interesting colors fits very well into the interior of the children's room, but not too flashy so as not to tire the eyes of the child. Do not forget to ask the opinion of the owner of the room, of course, you should not completely rely on his choice his interests are simply necessary.

What is better?

The floor coverings chosen for the children's room should to a large extent correspond to the age of the baby. If he is just starting to take his first steps, then a natural short pile carpet or carpet will be a good option.

They are soft and when falling, the child will be less injured.

If the owner of the room is at an age when he has neither desire nor time to sit still, then it is better to use a laminate, cork or board - they will be easiest to wash from various blots and stains.

Very well suited for this age and soft floor tiles puzzle. It is not only an environmentally friendly modern material, but also in its own way is developing, thanks to a large selection of different original colors.