The floor in the bedroom - a review of the best ideas on how to beautifully design the floor, as well as useful finishing tips!

There is a place where a person spends more time than at work or leisure. This is at least 8 hours a day, a whole third of your life. And this is the bedroom.

At night, during sleep, the body is as relaxed as possible, all its functions are renewed and gain new strength, and the success of the next day directly depends on how productive the rest is. Why are there so many different techniques, video courses and books on the topic of “healing night” today? But few people pay attention to the interior of the bedrooms themselves, namely, the finishing materials and flooring.

• 2 Pure wood floors: achieving 100% environmental friendliness
• 3 Wooden flooring in a new way: what to choose?
• 4 Cork from the bedroom: heaven for the spine
• 5 Genuine leather: exclusive in fashion
• 6 Carpet: emphasis on comfort
• 7 Marmoleum: a new era in bedroom interiors
• 8 Self-leveling floor for the bedroom - only with creativity!
• 9 Tiles and porcelain tiles - for a heated floor system
• 10 Laminate flooring: just for style and warmth

Requirements for flooring in the bedroom

But what is on the floor in the bedroom is designed not only to give comfort in the evenings and create an atmosphere, but to bring some comfort after waking up. So, no matter how beautifully the new laminate shines with cleanliness, devoid of any “dust collectors” in the form of rugs, it will be unpleasant to stand on it with your bare feet in the morning. And there are many such nuances. Therefore, in order to decide which floor can be considered ideal for a bedroom, let’s list the main requirements for it:

• Aesthetics. The mood in the morning should not be spoiled by the ridiculous appearance of the floor covering.
• Soundproofing. Noisy “larks” already like to disturb “owls” sleeping until the morning, and it is better to eliminate loud stomping near the bed.
• Environmental friendliness. A resting body should not be poisoned all night, but, on the contrary, should recover.
• Comfort. Such a coating simply must evoke a feeling of comfort and home.
• Antistatic. It’s already difficult to remove dust from under the bed, and it’s better not to breathe it all night.
• Anti-slip. The human body can be clumsy in the morning, but after a shower, slipping is a piece of cake.
• Fire protection. Yes, it just seems like falling asleep with a cigarette in your hands is suicide. But, unfortunately, many do just that.
• Warm. A cold floor in the morning is the very first and most unpleasant impression of the day.

On the other hand, bedroom floors provide luxurious space for creativity. After all, in this room:

• they wear very little, and therefore you don’t have to worry about abrasion;
• there is no high humidity;
• objects, especially sharp ones, do not fall at all;
• Children do not play, and adults do not wear sharp heels.

Photo of laminate flooring in the bedroom

The flooring looks great both in a country estate and in a small apartment. Properly selected boards fit harmoniously into the interior and look no different from natural materials. To make a room look complete, you need to correctly combine colors and textures.

Pure wood floors: achieving 100% environmental friendliness

For a bedroom, a wooden floor is simply an ideal option in terms of environmental friendliness and aroma design. The light smell of wood always has a good effect on sleep, and walking on such a floor is also very comfortable.

Here is an example of a rustic wooden floor:

• Step 1. Take a dry wide board, preferably oak. Width 250-300, thickness from 50 cm.
• Step 2. Plan and mill along the edges.
• Step 3. We assemble it on dowels into a shield. You can use self-tapping screws.
• Step 4. Sanding.
• Step 5. Cover with wax-based impregnation.

By the way, a wooden board only needs to be sanded once every few years. And for the bedroom it makes sense to choose expensive and fragrant wood:

Requirements overview

The flooring for the bedroom must meet a number of requirements in order to create comfort. Incorrectly selected material will cause discomfort when walking, which will affect the quality of rest. The characteristics, including the shade and overall design of the flooring, should match the interior of the room. You can choose the right product if you compare existing options.

There are many varieties of options for finishing the floor in the bedroom. To find out which one is better to choose, it is recommended to rely on a number of requirements for the coating in this room:

1. Comfort when walking. It is important to provide a pleasant feeling to your feet, which is especially important after waking up or if you are very tired.
2. Aesthetic appeal. However, it is not enough just to choose a beautiful coating; you need to make sure that it looks organically in the interior: shade, design, characteristics.
3. Environmental friendliness. Considering that a person spends a significant part of the day in the bedroom, it is recommended to surround yourself with safe materials. Wool fiber carpet or natural wood parquet are excellent options that do not contain harmful components.
4. Soundproofing qualities. At the construction and finishing stage, materials are installed that reduce the intensity of noise propagation. The floor covering is an auxiliary factor, as it partially absorbs noise.
5. Difficulty level of care. This criterion can be ignored if the user has enough time and desire. But it is still better to choose a coating option that does not require complex maintenance.

Since the bedroom is a room with low traffic, the wear resistance of the coating does not play as big a role as in other rooms.

But it is not always possible to choose a product that is ideal in all respects. In such cases, it is better to try to determine for yourself 1-2 of the most important factors listed above.

Wooden flooring in a new way: what to choose?

The modern construction market happily provides flooring made from environmentally friendly wood, and even with convenient grooves for installation and even a moisture-resistant base. Thus, the common man among them is accustomed to distinguish between solid, parquet and engineered boards. But in fact, massive is a type of parquet, it’s just made from solid wood and differs from a simple board only in the ridges and grooves on the sides. But the parquet board in its pure form already consists of three layers.

So, this is what a modern parquet board consists of:

• Top layer: hard or valuable wood, amenable to sanding and coated with oil or varnish.
• Middle Layer: Softwood cross bars that help absorb expansion of the top and bottom layers as humidity and temperature fluctuate. There may also be various connecting elements here.
• Bottom layer: spruce or pine plywood in 2-3 rows. It helps the parquet board last longer and not bend over time.

Here's how to install it:

Previously, it was fashionable to lay expensive parquet in bedrooms - it did not wear out as much as in other rooms, and was more practical here. But the creaking from it could not please anyone. And today, instead of it, there is a natural solid board:

Engineered plank floors are also good for bedrooms. Neither dirt nor stains stick to this one, the patterns delight with their naturalness, and the wood itself is environmentally friendly. This type of board is also called designed or constructed. Today, these boards are produced into elegant parquet flooring panels or as individual planks that can be combined.

Which floor to choose for the bedroom?

Today, markets and stores sell a huge range of floor coverings and it can be quite difficult to figure out which one is suitable for our bedroom. Let's take a closer look at their features, pros and cons:

Carpet

It is chosen quite often for bedrooms, mainly due to its relatively low price. Note that this floor covering is very soft and pleasant to the touch, the carpet also retains heat well, and walking on it makes almost no sound.

However, carpeting quickly becomes dirty with dirt and dust, so this material is definitely not suitable for people with allergies. In this regard, carpet products made of polypropylene or acrylic fiber perform better. They are characterized by increased durability and are also very easy to clean. Moreover, their surface does not absorb moisture, so we do not have to worry about the development of various types of microorganisms that are especially harmful to our children.

Although, if there are no allergy sufferers among your family members, you can safely buy not only carpet, but also woolen carpets. They will decorate the room, make it quieter, and besides, carpets are a natural humidity regulator. If it is too large, the carpet absorbs it and then releases it back when the air in the bedroom becomes too dry.

Floor panels (laminate)

Floor panels can be made from anything, but in Russian houses it is most often laminate. Laminate flooring in the bedroom is a very popular solution, largely due to the fact that such panels are inexpensive and easy to install.

Wooden panels for the bedroom floor are also worth considering because in the bedroom, unlike the kitchen and bathrooms, we do not need to worry about high humidity and temperature changes. All this allows us to install any types of wood panels on the floors, including parquet, laminate, chipboard and others. Today in stores we can find hundreds and thousands of different shades and textures, which allows us to consider floor panels the most universal solution for covering floors in bedrooms of houses.

What are the disadvantages of floor panels? First of all, they are quite noisy. Walking, falling objects, children playing - everything will be heard on them. The second drawback is that if you save on materials and buy cheap laminate, it can quickly wear out and lose its original appearance.

Cork floor

We are talking about special panels or tiles covered with vinyl. This material is characterized by high resistance to abrasion and mechanical damage, and, at the same time, imitates wood or stone very well. The advantages of cork flooring also lie in the fact that the vinyl in its composition retains heat very well, so that such a floor is always warm to the touch, and we can reduce heating costs to some extent.

Cork flooring is not only the warmest, but also always soft and pleasant to the touch, and also has antistatic properties, due to the fact that dust does not stick to its surface. Despite the fact that this type of flooring cannot be repaired, its service life is quite long and reaches 12-15 years. To improve performance, we can coat the cork floor with varnish, which better protects it from mechanical damage. All you have to do is remember to varnish it every 5-6 years. It should also be noted that cork flooring is available in many colors.

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Linoleum

Linoleum flooring is primarily about practicality and low price. They're cheap, easy to clean, and actually look good.

But.. For a bedroom, linoleum is not the best solution. This is more of an office, commercial flooring material, it is not as pleasant to the touch as all the others and it is quite cold. And despite the fact that linoleum manufacturers have learned to create an imitation of almost all types of coatings (from wood to tiles and stone), upon closer examination it becomes clear that this is just a “piece of rubber”, and the texture is simply drawn.

Wooden floor for bedroom (parquet)

The most elegant and definitely the most effective solution, especially since we can decide on many different types of wood.

The cheapest floor will be made of pine - it is a relatively soft wood and has low strength. Luckily, the bedroom is not a kitchen or hallway, so we don't have to worry about our hardwood floors being damaged by water or high temperatures.

If desired, you can choose harder types of wood. Experts generally recommend using oak and ash for bedroom flooring. However, if we want quality at the highest level, choose an exotic wood (such as teak).

High-quality parquet can decorate any bedroom; it will fit perfectly into rooms of any design and shape, but especially those made in a modern and rustic style. It's extremely aesthetically pleasing and creates a nice, cozy effect.

However, let's not forget about some limitations of using wooden parquet for underfloor heating. Due to the fact that the heat generated can cause the floor to deform, we will have to buy wood boards with a high shrinkage rate. Of course, the best in this case will be the already mentioned teak parquet panels. Another disadvantage of wooden parquet is its very high price, associated with the high cost of both the materials themselves and their installation.

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Cork from the bedroom: heaven for the spine

But cork is also suitable for such a room no worse than wood. Moreover, modern manufacturers put quite nice patterns and prints on it. And on printed cork parquet, the design is not made using stretched, non-ecological film - on the contrary, the image is printed directly on the cork, and then it is varnished.

And, most importantly, cork has valuable soundproofing properties. But let’s dispel the myth right away: if you put a cork on the floor so that there is less noise in the bedroom, then it will likely be quieter for your neighbors downstairs. For you, the difference will be that the steps of a person, and especially an animal, will become less audible. Listen to how the dog runs across the laminate flooring - there’s that clattering sound!

Cork is also strong and elastic, and in its pure form is absolutely environmentally friendly. It is absolutely fireproof: even at high temperatures it simply smolders without emitting any harmful substances. And so that there are no traces of furniture left on it, simply place felt under the legs.

And just in the bedroom you can put not a glue plug, which contains many unnatural impurities, but a more natural one - after all, in this room it no longer needs to be afraid of moisture:

And the fact that the cork is too rough and even tears socks and tights is a myth. Simply, after varnishing, the cork needs to be sanded, and only then apply the next layer. And if the varnish dust is not removed, there will be roughness.

If you still like the cork, but you don’t want to order a special print for it, and the usual texture doesn’t look interesting, then try creating this option:

Self-leveling floors, laminate and linoleum

These are familiar and familiar materials to everyone. Each of them has certain properties and can easily be placed in the bedroom. But they are mentioned last in the material, since they are not the best options for covering the floor in the bedroom. For example, linoleum and laminate cannot be called environmentally friendly coatings. Still, they are not made from natural materials and contain harmful chemicals. But, nevertheless, they are not dangerous.

Laminate flooring in the bedroom

Also, laminate is a rather “noisy” material, with insufficient sound insulation, and if installed incorrectly it can creak quite loudly. And linoleum is cold, like self-leveling flooring. Their main advantage is their low price. The exception is perhaps self-leveling flooring, which has its own advantage - it allows you to make floors a real work of art. It also does not slip, is not afraid of moisture, and is not hazardous to health.

Self-leveling floor in the bedroom interior

Attention! It is best to install a floor heating system under the self-leveling floor. Otherwise, walking on such a surface without slippers on a cool day will be very unpleasant.

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Genuine leather: exclusive in fashion

An option with leather floors for the bedroom is also interesting. This is a real work of art. But styling leather using its technology is quite complex - it is better to invite a specialist for this purpose.

A little information. Since ancient times, leather has always been and remains to this day a high-quality, natural and stylish material. Its properties are similar to cork, and walking barefoot is also pleasant. To prevent genuine leather from deteriorating over time, Hoatcoating varnish is applied to it - it gives this coating class 33 wear resistance and is considered one of the highest quality. This floor looks rich and solid. And it’s really only possible to make one in the bedroom – it won’t last long in other rooms.

A combination such as cork + leather is also possible. The floors in the bedroom are soft, and, at the same time, not as monotonous as a simple cork flooring.

In addition, unusual floor coverings are in fashion, especially those made from natural materials. And the installation of these is extremely simple:

Marmoleum

This is one of the most environmentally friendly materials that can be used for bedroom flooring. There is an opinion that marmoleum will soon become so popular that it will displace all other coatings. This is a bactericidal material with hypoallergenic properties, as it is completely natural. Tactilely pleasant, it does not require additional heating, as it retains heat well and does not cool down. The material does not deform over time, looks very beautiful and is not afraid of water. The service life is about 20 years. The material is easy to install.

Marmoleum

The main disadvantage of marmoleum is its high price. Not everyone can afford coverage.

How to install marmoleum

Carpet: emphasis on comfort

Carpet in a bedroom can provide much more warmth, coziness and comfort than other coverings combined. Designers especially love this coating: it is easy to apply the desired image on it, and its volume allows you to imitate grass.

This coating was invented relatively recently - only half a century ago. And today it consists of a main binder layer and pile. You can purchase carpet for your bedroom with both natural and artificial pile.

So, what does modern carpet consist of? The base can be woven or non-woven. Unfortunately, natural jute is used less and less today as a base. On the contrary, polypropylene is increasingly taking its place - cheaper, more practical and durable.

The non-woven base is made of polyester, “lace material”, or interlining. Fibers are attached to it and bonded with a special primer: latex, polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride. But we are more interested in the pile. Thus, today coconut, bamboo, jute, silk, cotton, sisal and wool are used to create natural carpet. But the artificial one is made of polyamide, polypropylene or polyester.

Here's how easy it is to install:

Thus, carpet made of wool and bamboo is most suitable for a bedroom. Wool has excellent heat and sound insulation, is fireproof and environmentally friendly. But, unfortunately, it accumulates static electricity and is poorly resistant to fungi and mold. That is why today manufacturers add 20% polyamide to wool carpet.

Also good for bedrooms is carpet with frieze - long twisted pile. You will feel like you are walking on the back of a ram. But the most expensive and, at the same time, popular style of carpet for bedrooms is Saxony. Its pile is made of twisted thermoset yarn, and it is especially valued in Western Europe.

They create entire three-dimensional designs on modern carpets and rugs. The loops in them are of different heights, which makes it easy to create a fashionable 3D effect. Imagine how beautiful and cozy your bedroom can become.

Let's sum it up

In addition to the above, there are many other floor coverings, but we have mentioned the most popular and best. In some cases, you can use the floor, that is, combine, for example, laminate with parquet. Here, the main thing is that the pattern and shade complement each other perfectly. In general, in the question of which floor to choose for the bedroom, you need to focus on your own feelings, material capabilities and the overall interior of the room.

When improving the premises of a home, special attention is always paid to the floor covering. If we are talking about the bedroom, then the floor here should be refreshing, soothing and pleasing to the eye. The right choice of flooring in the bedroom will make it possible to create a romantic atmosphere in the room, evoking pleasant aesthetic feelings. The bedroom is an intimate area, strangers do not look in here, so the design of the floor in the bedroom is created, focusing primarily on one’s own feelings and taste, although fashion trends and styles cannot be discounted.

The floor in the bedroom should be in harmony with the overall design of the room

Marmoleum: a new era in bedroom interiors

You will be interested to learn about a new eco-friendly coating - marmoleum. Designers are even confident that this type will supplant all others in the near future. It is absolutely environmentally friendly, natural and inexpensive. It has bactericidal and hypoallergenic properties. In this case, the floor turns out to be warm enough to feel, it does not need to be heated additionally. Does not fade over time, does not warp, does not swell from moisture - a fairy tale! And the service life of marmoleum is as much as twenty years.

You can purchase marmoleum of any color: wood, stone, or a specific pattern. And installation is extremely simple:

The first semblance of marmoleum appeared in the 17th century - in Europe. Jute - a rough and durable burlap - was smeared with various hardening compounds and soaked in oil. The result was a durable and environmentally friendly floor covering. Over time, large-scale production began to produce only PVC-based linoleum, but the demand for everything natural brought back the practice of floor coverings made from natural materials.

The only negative: marmoleum is quite fragile, but for a bedroom with low traffic, this is usually not a problem. Just be careful when purchasing: if the packaged marmoleum is dropped during transportation, it will be difficult to install later.

Requirements

In order for your vacation to be complete, you need to create the appropriate environment. Absolutely all details of the room should be conducive to peace and tranquility. Therefore, you need to choose calm, discreet shades for your bedroom.

And, of course, it is necessary to take into account some requirements for the quality of the floor. Firstly, it must be made from environmentally friendly raw materials so that every cell of the body can fully relax. Secondly, it is reliability and pleasant sensations upon contact, since in this room we most often walk without shoes.

Another important feature of the floor in the bedroom is its sound insulation properties. It is the flooring that has the property of muffling various types of noise. In addition, choose a material that will be simple and easy to maintain on a daily basis. In principle, the bedroom is not used very often, so wear resistance does not play a special role here.

Any coating has its advantages and disadvantages, so in order to make the right decision in the bedroom, you need to consider each type separately. Weigh the pros and cons, because such a choice is a purely individual matter.

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Self-leveling floor for the bedroom - only with creativity!

Another fashionable and unusual option for the bedroom is self-leveling flooring. This is the most popular coating on the American continent: in hospitals, kindergartens and residential buildings. For bedrooms, they usually choose a dazzling white floor as a sign of crystal purity. But, if over time its monotony begins to irritate, it is painted:

This floor is 100% environmentally friendly, although it is also 100% unnatural. But for its complete safety for health, it is recommended for medical and children's institutions. It does not emit any odor or harmful volatile substances. It lasts a long time, has anti-slip properties and is easy to clean. At the same time, it feels quite warm, like linoleum.

This floor can be made glossy or matte. The first one simply sparkles with its novelty and unusualness, but every speck of dust will be visible on it. Don’t forget also that it will mirror all the furniture, so you won’t get a pure white color. But matte is much more practical to use.

In addition, the self-leveling floors themselves can be of absolutely any shade, even with the addition of decorative chips or sparkles. And today it has become especially fashionable to create 3D floors with dolphins, waterfalls and fish thanks to a filled-in pattern with an optical illusion. The wow effect of this is, of course, huge, but over time you will want to cover the floor with something. Although we all have different tastes.

And if you wish, you can get by with this cute option:

How to lay linoleum on the floor in the bedroom

Linoleum will fit perfectly into the interior of any bedroom. This material is easy to maintain and looks much better than carpet. Before laying linoleum, depressions, cracks and unevenness of the base surface should be eliminated. It is also recommended to apply several coats of primer to the floor.

If the floor is uneven, you can level it using sheets of plywood. They are attached to the base surface using mastic or self-tapping screws. Gaps between adjacent sheets of plywood are sealed using putty.

Linoleum laying technology:

• The first stage is “rough trimming”. You need to cut out the linoleum and leave a small allowance (6-8 centimeters).
• Then you need to smooth out the material and lay it on the floor.
• After this, cut off the excess linoleum with a hacksaw. Don't forget to cut out recesses and niches.
• Fold the linoleum in half.
• Apply mastic to the exposed area of ​​the base surface using a roller.
• Glue the linoleum to the floor.
• Glue the second half of the canvas in the same way.

Tiles and porcelain tiles - for underfloor heating systems

Less commonly, but used in the bedroom are tiled floors. Not only because of their environmental friendliness - ceramic tiles transmit heat well, and, with a heated floor system, the result exceeds all expectations. The only negative is summer, when even in the heat the coolness on your feet can be unpleasant. After all, at this time the heated floor is not turned on.

Porcelain stoneware can be included in this category. Natural material with valuable properties, beautiful colors and textures. But walking on porcelain tiles is not always pleasant: due to too high rigidity, there is an increased load on the spine. After a couple of minutes, a person simply begins to get tired. It’s also a pity for those little things that accidentally fall from the bedside table onto such a floor - they will immediately break or break.

But we advise you to refuse modern soft flooring in the form of puzzles: while in many countries there are still discussions about the environmental friendliness and safety of this coating. Although walking on it is a real pleasure and it is difficult to come up with something more organic for the bedroom, remember that you will have to breathe it every night. Therefore, if you are confident in the manufacturer, then it makes sense to take risks. But still, sniff your purchase - if there is a smell, then this risk is not justified.

Types and installation of cork flooring for the bedroom

Cork flooring is often used to finish the floor in the bedroom. They are made from compressed wood. Cork coatings have high thermal insulation properties. In addition, these panels do not deform when exposed to moisture. Cork coverings look attractive and discreet, so they are often used when decorating bedrooms.

Other benefits of traffic jams include:

• Safety. Corks do not emit harmful substances and are not capable of causing allergies.
• Fire resistance.
• Corks, unlike other finishing materials, are not prone to rotting. In addition, fungus cannot appear on this floor covering.

The only drawback of cork is its high cost. This coating costs 3-4 times more than linoleum or carpet. However, cork coatings are more durable and wear-resistant. Before installing the plug, you also need to level the floor. Remember that the permissible angle of inclination of the base surface is 1-2 degrees.

There are the following types of cork flooring:

1. Liquid plug.
   It is applied to the floor in the same way as regular paint.
2. Adhesive coating.
   Such plugs are laid on the floor using glue.
3. Sprayed cork.
   This coating is applied to the floor using a special gun by air spraying.
4. Castle coating.
   Such panels are attached to each other using locks.