Parents should pay special attention to the flooring in the children's room, because it must meet all the necessary requirements. The kid should feel comfortable on the floor. There are several safe, high-quality floor coverings available, including carpet.
Advantages and disadvantages
Carpet refers to roll materials with a standard thickness (5-10 mm) and length (10-15 m). The coating differs from other floor materials in a number of positive and negative characteristics.
Pros of carpet:
- Excellent soundproofing qualities. This material well muffles a variety of noises, so that the neighbors below will practically hear nothing.
- Safety during sudden movements. In the process of active play, children may fall, and the surface of the carpet can hold the child when braking.
- Softness. Thanks to this property of the material, even the most severe falls will go unnoticed by the child. This fact is especially relevant for the smallest kids who constantly lose their balance and strive to fall.
- Excellent thermal insulation properties. In winter, the floor will always be warm thanks to the carpet, and for parents it is a real gift, because there will be no need to constantly monitor the baby where he sits and plays.
- Low price barrier.
- Simple operation process.
Children's carpet has some disadvantages.
- Accumulation of dirt and dust. The carpet has pile, which is the accumulator of bacterial particles.
- This coating is not recommended for asthmatics - because dust can cause allergies in a baby.
- Rapid surface contamination. Dirt eats into the coating almost immediately, and stains are very difficult to remove.
Types and models
The existence of several options for the execution of carpet gives an alternative choice for parents. By the type of manufacture, the flooring can be divided into the following modifications:
- Needle-punched. In the process of manufacturing this category of carpet, its surface is pierced with needles. In this way, holes are created through which manufacturers connect and weave the base of the cover with the pile, thereby creating a single surface. This type is great for rooms with multiple children. Differs in durability and wear resistance.
- Tufting or needle-stitched with split or looped pile. This method of coating production differs from the previous one in that the needles pass through the surface, leaving loops on the front side. Glue is applied to the other side of the floor covering. The properties of such a looped carpet are: durability, ease of maintenance and comfort.
- Woven carpet. The production of this type of carpet is similar to the production of a carpet. The interweaving of the pile with the base makes this type of carpet very aesthetic and delicate. Due to its attractive appearance, the price for this product is very high. However, for use in a children's room, such a carpet is not suitable - it will quickly deteriorate due to the poor qualities of wear resistance and durability.
The pile material is also varied. It can be divided into three categories: natural, artificial and combined.
Pile materials
Natural pile materials are rarely found on the market. This is due to several negative indicators.
Wool causes allergies. Secondly, the environment of such material is favorable for the growth of bacteria. Thirdly, natural hair needs careful care, and moisture is destructive for it. Fourth, natural material wears out quickly.
Mixed materials have a higher percentage of natural wool. However, the smaller it is, the more reliable and practical the product is.
The following materials are used for the pile.
Nylon
Quite popular material for carpet pile. Its features are:
- Resistant to damage.
- Does not deform.
- Wear resistance.
- Anti-static.
- Practicality.
- Ease of care.
- Polyester. It also has a number of distinctive properties:
- Practicality.
- Resistance to stress and mechanical stress.
- Has a synthetic sheen.
- Strength.
- Resistance to bacterial growth.
- Low cost.
- Pile stiffness.
- Polypropylene. The qualities of this substance:
- Anti-static.
- No stains remain.
- Low fire resistance.
- Wears out quickly.
- Increased stiffness of the pile.
- Not environmentally friendly.
Velours
Has one level with the same length of homogeneous pile. During the production process, the loops are cut, and the ends of the pile are made fluffy. This approach gives velor a great look and the softness of the bristles can be felt by touching the material. Caring for velor is quite simple, however, stains will be noticeable on it.
Frize
The villi of such a product are twisted and processed at a certain temperature. They turn out to be high and strongly curled. There are several types of frieze: with split pile, two-textured or made of fibers of different thickness and loop. Footprints and spots on such a surface are less noticeable, but leaving is a little more difficult than in the previous version. Differs in its softness and wear resistance.
Shaggy
It resembles a carpet. The villi of such a product are finely twisted and have a pencil sharpening. The twisted yarn, without merging, forms a soft and fluffy finish. Children will love its tenderness and beautiful design. However, this carpet is expensive and difficult to maintain.
Berber
A wonderful volumetric product. The twisted loops, due to their different lengths, give the carpet an architectural style. This type of flooring often uses different hinge colors to accentuate the sculptural nature of the flooring. This product requires constant care. But dirt is almost invisible on it, and this surface is durable.
Saxony
Pile - twisted cut yarn. It is heat treated and sheared to form a flat surface. The finish is similar to velor, however, it has a grainy, elegant look.
Cut-loop
Multilevel coverage. The production of such a surface is based on the alternation of solid and cut loops, which gives the carpet the effect of volume and relief. The product looks elegant but requires special care.
Scrolling
The cover has a multi-level pile of loops of different colors. The height of the yarn is different - this creates the effect of volume with a unique complex pattern. Distinctive features of this surface are inexpensive price range, wear resistance and aesthetic appearance. However, this coating requires a lot of maintenance.
The base itself is also made from different materials:
- Natural jute. This basis is environmentally friendly and safe. However, long-term and active use leads to surface abrasion. In addition, when exposed to moisture, mold may appear, which is dangerous for the baby.
- Synthetic jute or action backing. The peculiarity is that such material is very hard, wear-resistant and is not afraid of moisture.
- Rubber. The base of such a material does not slip, does not deform even under heavy loads.
- Felt. Artificial felt, which has recently found its use as a base. Distinctive properties are its wear resistance, softness, excellent thermal insulation and resistance to moisture.
- Acrylic. It is used in conjunction with other materials due to its low wear resistance.
A carpet product often comes with interesting designs that children will surely like. Interesting options for a nursery are abstract options or original storylines.
The kid will be pleased with such tricky images on his playing field as a safari, a town, a robin, an amusement park or an alphabet. Any beautiful drawing will be appreciated with dignity by your kid, and thanks to the alternative options, you can easily choose for your boy or girl exactly the one that he or she will like.
Colour
Too bright shades of carpet have a bad effect on the child's psyche, causing aggression. Therefore, out of the many options provided by flooring manufacturers, it is better to give preference to calm tones. Color palettes such as beige, blue, green, light blue or sand are suitable for a child's room.
How to choose?
Carpet must have a number of qualities:
- Environmental Safety... The choice should be based on a material that is not capable of causing allergies in the child and contains harmful toxic substances. At the same time, do not forget about cleaning - it plays a very important role in the well-being of the baby.
- Injury safety. The child can be injured even while crawling. This is due to the properties of some materials. So, polypropylene and nylon in the process of friction release energy, which heats the material. To prevent this from happening, it is better to buy carpet that does not have these fibers. For example, combined materials are suitable, where there is woolen yarn.
- Thermal conductivity... The lower the number, the better. Synthetic materials have a greater degree of thermal conductivity, which means that in the absence of a warm floor in the house, carpet made of such materials is not suitable. Therefore, it is worth purchasing a wool covering on a cold base.
- Appearance... First of all, the child should like the purchase. Do not choose a color scheme. And it is better to choose colors for a small child in a calm style. For a boy, it can be blue, and for a girl, it can be a pastel or beige shade. If you are looking for an option for an older child, then let him decide for himself which option he prefers.
- Cost. The high price in this case indicates the good quality of the purchased goods. Don't skimp on this. Better to do it on the styling.
How to clean?
The attractiveness and safety of carpet depends entirely on proper care. With some of our recommendations, this process shouldn't be too difficult.
Observe the following rules for cleaning carpet:
- It is necessary to vacuum the carpet twice a week.
- Do not use wet cleaning if:
- The basis is jute.
- The pile is long.
- Composition - natural wool.
- If contamination appears, measures must be taken to eliminate it immediately.
- Any purchased product has a manufacturer's instructions. Follow these guidelines.
- Once in the interval from 3 to 6 months, a major dry cleaning of the carpet should be carried out. It is advisable to involve specialists for this.
Now let's see a video from our user: how to clean a carpet at home.
Reviews
Due to the fact that carpet is a diverse thing and with many options for execution, it is almost impossible to give an unambiguous assessment of the product. Consumers buy different models that differ in composition, quality and performance.
Children, of course, prefer bright colors with many elements. From a safety standpoint, most carpets have the required qualities.
The price indicator is always different, as well as the workmanship itself. These criteria mainly depend on the manufacturer.
