An Introduction to Bedroom Floors
Bedrooms are a very personal space. They say a lot about you as an individual and they should be a source of comfort to you, as your primary place of rest. Many people simply stick a carpet in their bedroom because they think it feels cosy, which it does! However, there are a few other floorcoverings worth considering, especially if you have children, pets or require excellent air quality. Let’s take a look at the other bedroom floor options worth your attention.
Carpet as a Bedroom Floor
The popular choice! Carpets create a soft and warm feeling, perfect for making your bedroom feel like a safe haven. Also, with a large variety of colours, patterns and piles on offer these days, design shouldn’t be a problem, as you are bound to find a carpet that suits your style and budget. The only downside might the air quality. If you suffer from allergies or any lung conditions, then the fibres in carpets might trap unwanted pollutants. Considering you sleep in this room for many hours a day, it may cause you problems over the long term. But the good news is that for most people carpet won’t be an issue at all and in fact it is a rather good choice for bedroom floors. Why not check out the Abingdon carpets on Flooring Hut’s website using the following link:
Laminate
This is an affordable, easy to install, easy to maintain and maintains good air quality. Laminate flooring is definitely recommended for bedrooms where pets and young children often pay a visit, as both are known to bring in mess and create spillages, so having a hardwearing laminate is perfect for dealing with the inevitable clean ups. The only drawbacks would be the hardness and coolness of the material, not exactly warm and cosy, but certainly practical bedroom floor! You can start by checking out the Egger laminates on our website.
Luxury Vinyl Tiles
Vinyl is a highly recommended floorcovering for other areas of the home, such as the kitchen and bathroom. But would you want it in your bedroom? The answer: Yes! We would recommend LVT flooring and not sheet vinyl, as the planks recreate an authentic real wood finish, which is much more appealing than the plasticky finish of the sheet vinyl. Vinyl flooring comes with more design choices, such as wood effect, stone effect, concrete effect and even abstract effects. Vinyl is pet-friendly, child-friendly and preserves good air quality in the room, as it doesn’t harbour any bacteria. You can start your search with our very own Real Textures range!
Wood Flooring
Real wood flooring in the bedroom is the stuff of dreams. Natural flooring material improves air quality and overall room ambience, and feels much better underfoot compared to laminate or vinyl floorcoverings. You will need a professional to install real wood flooring and every few years you may need to treat the floor or get it re-sanded and re-sealed, but it you don’t mind these extra costs, then the result will be a gorgeous, natural bedroom floor! You can start your search with Kersaint Cobb on our website.
Final Thoughts
As a final consideration, you also want to lay a good underlay beneath your bedroom’s floorcovering. There are many reasons for this, including comfort underfoot, sound reduction and to create a perfectly level floor. You can start looking for underlays on Flooring Hut’s website, using the link below. All the brands there come recommended. Simply choose the thickness that’s right for you, make sure it is compatible with your floorcovering choice and any underfloor heating requirements that you many have, then simply add it to your basket in the correct quantity ready for your installer to lay it. With a good quality underlay and the right choice of flooring for your bedroom, you will be well on your way to peaceful night every night!
