All children are very fond of playing on the floor, as it is comfortable and plenty of space. But parents often worry if the baby will freeze, so they try to transplant him onto the sofa. This problem was solved by manufacturers of floor coverings. They offer parents a soft floor. Recently, it has become more and more popular and in demand. This is a modern option: the floor consists of individual elements that are interconnected. Such parts are called tiles. They are mounted thanks to a special hitch that provides reliability and practicality. Soft floor for children's rooms is the best solution. In this case, a small tile is ideal - 30x30 cm. This will harmoniously fill the entire space and lay the floor even in hard-to-reach places.
Why is it worth choosing a soft floor?
Parents who have already used such a coating know that a puzzle shaped floor not only provides the child with warmth and safety, but also perfectly decorates the room. You can choose any color scheme, including various patterns. Children really like to run and sit on such a floor. In addition, it is pleasant to the touch.
A soft floor is made for children's rooms from a material called ethylene vinyl acetate polymer. Thanks to its properties, the coating is quite durable, which is important, because games in kids can be very active. The material does not conduct current, is easy to clean and does not collect dust. The floor in the form of a puzzle is resistant to external conditions and is not afraid of water, so its life is quite long.
Assembling a soft floor for children is very easy, like a regular puzzle. All mounts are so inconspicuous that in order to find them, you will have to carefully examine the coating. The material holds heat well, so the small legs will not freeze.
How to care? Secrets and subtleties
Buying and installing such a flooring is half the battle. So that his appearance after a while does not differ from the original, it is necessary to properly care for it. The following guidelines will be helpful:
- Do not walk on the floor in high heel shoes and insert sharp objects into the cover.
- You need to wash the puzzles with a cloth or sponge dipped in soapy water. Often, this procedure is not worth it; three times a week will be enough.
- If the floor has been damaged, there is no need to change the entire coating, it is enough to replace a certain area.
- Do not use strong chemicals during cleaning.
Main characteristics
- The soft floor for children's rooms is easy to install and disassembled without any problems.
- The material from which the coating is made is soundproof.
- An interesting room design for every taste.
- The soft floor protects the baby from injuries in the fall.
- The material is environmentally friendly, odorless and does not cause allergies.
- The modular floor does not require special care.
- Reasonable cost.
But it should be remembered that the coating is not intended for active sports and walking on it in shoes. Intense load on the modules can lead to damage.
How to mount the floor?
In order for the children's soft half-puzzle to please with the lack of relief, it is necessary to perfectly align the base before laying it. Most often, specialists use laminated plywood or OSB boards. They are mounted on a cement screed, on which an insulating film is laid on top. Particleboard is better not to use, as this material is not environmentally friendly.
There is nothing complicated in the installation of such flooring, so it can be done without the help of specialists. The modules can be placed both on the adhesive base and dry. In the latter case, if one element is damaged, it is easy to change it to a similar one. If the modules are laid without glue, then it is necessary to fix the floor with skirting boards.
Adhesive mounting ensures reliability and durability. It is better to use polymer compositions that are purchased for gluing linoleum. When all the modules are installed, the floor should be treated with a rubber roller. Skirting boards need to be fixed only after the glue has completely dried.
Color options
Soft floor for children's rooms has another advantage: various design options. The color scheme is so wide that it will not be difficult to choose modules for any interior. Manufacturers offer plain tiles, elements with a decorative pattern, thermal printing, as well as an imitation of the structure of a tree or the color of an animal, such as a zebra.
The picture does not lose color and its original appearance with proper use. This is due to the fact that a protective layer is applied from above, which minimizes the influence of adverse external factors.
A large assortment makes it difficult to decide which puzzle mat to choose. The soft floor should be in harmony with the interior of the room and organically fit into the overall atmosphere of the apartment. Then children's apartments will delight not only the child, but also adults.