Rubber mats in the bathroom

 Rubber mats in the bathroom

A bathroom is the most visited room in a house or apartment, so comfort and safety are very important here. The rubber bath mat is a multifunctional interior item that will complete the design of the room and ensure safety. Therefore, it is very important to choose the right option among the variety of species of a given item.

Features and benefits

The bathroom necessarily needs to be covered in certain areas of the floor tile for both safety and comfort.Bath mats are presented in various materials, but rubber mats of various types and functionalities remain relevant and popular.

Rubber mat for the bathroom has a number of features and advantages, in contrast to the textile options or models of natural materials, including:

  • does not absorb moisture;
  • provides anti-slip on wet tiles after the adoption of water procedures;
  • prevents slipping on the bottom of the bath or shower;
  • guarantees safety during the use of electrical devices due to the insulating properties of rubber;
  • easy to clean and maintains its original appearance and brightness for a long time;
  • prevents damage to the floor surface during operation of the washing machine;
  • low price in comparison with models from natural materials;
  • the ability to choose the size of the footage;
  • a huge selection of colors and shapes;
  • non-toxic, environmentally safe, the surface is treated with antibacterial impregnation, which prevents the development of harmful microorganisms on the surface.

Among the variety of types of tile coatings in the bathroom you can find textile models on a rubberized basis.Such combined models still have to be attributed to textile options, devoid of benefits exclusively rubber models.

Features of the material, the popularity of this type of product among consumers, an interesting design make rubber mats a multifunctional piece of furniture.

Functional purpose

A rubber bath mat is not just an element of room decor. Depending on the material, manufacturers produce products that perform the following functions:

  • reduction of vibration from the operation of the washing machine;
  • anti-slip on the tile floor, on the bottom in the bathroom or shower cubicle;
  • safe baby bathing;
  • massage function.

The rubber bath mat is differentiated by the place of use:

  • outdoor near the bathroom or shower cubicle and washbasin;
  • for installation at the bottom of the bathroom and shower;
  • under the washing machine.

Types and forms

Variants of rubber bathroom mats are very diverse and perform different functions. Consider them in more detail.

Anti-vibration

Anti-vibration rubber mat repeats the shape of the washing machine.Such a product is made of dense rubber with a slight surface relief. The thickness of the rug is 2-3.5 cm. It is installed under the washing machine and ensures the silent operation of the washing machine during the spin cycle, prevents damage and destruction of the tile from vibrations.

The use of anti-vibration model reduces the load on the fasteners of the machine drum and reduces the wear of parts.

Outdoor

Both underfloor heating and matt floor tiles become wet and unsafe when slipped. Moreover, the tile without heating is cold enough material, and it is uncomfortable and cold to stand barefoot on such a floor. Therefore, the bathroom must have a floor mat.

If the bathroom is large, it is necessary to provide a rug and next to the bath or shower, as well as near the sink. In the case of a combined bathroom, a mat is also needed near the toilet bowl. For separate bathroom you can pick up a set of floor mats in the bathroom and toilet. In the small bathroom there is enough floor toilet and bath mats.

Floor models have an antibacterial coating.Performed in the form of rectangles, squares, prints of huge feet, can be figured forms.

In addition to ready-made figured models, rubber mats are widespread per metering, which make it possible to purchase a rectangular version of tile covering the required area. Such products have monophonic color or abstract pattern. Among the variety of flooring for the bathroom is the most affordable option, but also limited in functionality. The product on the meter does not have suckers, is not fixed to the floor and can slide on the tile when water enters.

Choose a rug in a roll can young people confident in their own abilities or as a temporary option for a rental apartment. Another drawback of the roll model is that the color of the surface is wiped from contact with wet feet, since it is not the material that is painted during production, but only the surface of the finished product.

For installation at the bottom of a bath or shower

The bottom of a bathtub or shower stall becomes slippery and unsafe in contact with water. Types of products to the bottom of the bath or shower are very popular among the elderly and in families with young children.Such rugs fasten to a dry bottom thanks to special suckers. The form of rugs can be various: from classical rectangular to figured.

Baby

A separate category consists of mats for children. The purpose of these products is to ensure the safety of the baby while bathing and to make the process itself fun and entertaining.

Baby models are equipped with suckers, with which the product is mounted on the dry bottom of the bath. As a rule, children's rugs have the form of animals, cartoon characters, fish of bright colors: green crocodile, colorful whale, Aquatic, etc. When you install such a rug in the bathroom, the baby does not play up while bathing, and parents may not worry that the child will slip and get hurt.

Even in the presence of a children's rubber mat in the bathroom or a shower, leaving a child unattended is strictly prohibited.

Massage

Rubber massage mats are offered for both the bathroom floor and for installation at the bottom of the shower stall. The relief pattern, bumps or bumps acupuncture the nerves on the feet, thereby having a slight massage effect.Massage mats are made of rubber varieties: rubber, silicone.

Properties of massage mats:

  • flatfoot prevention;
  • stimulation of nerve endings and improvement of blood circulation;
  • relaxation effect due to massage effect;
  • anti-slip protection.

On the market, most of them are rubber rugs for the feet of a rectangular shape or in the form of huge footprints. But among the accessories for the bathroom you can find massage models on the entire surface of the bathroom, on which you can go while taking a bath.

With special properties

Types of products with special properties are intended for both children and adults. Rubber mats with a temperature indicator change their color when the water temperature is above 37 ° C. This property is very convenient when bathing babies, but this function is also useful for adults to control the filling of a bathroom with water at a comfortable temperature.

Mats with moisture indicator are designed exclusively for the floor in the bathroom or shower. At hit of moisture keep footprints, changing the color. After drying, the original color is restored, and the prints disappear.This is an interesting model for fun of the whole family, especially with small children.

Selection rules

When choosing a rubber mat in the bathroom should be guided by the following principles:

  • the color of the product must be in harmony with the tile of the floor or the whole room;
  • Each model will be 100% functional with the right place of use, so floor mats cannot be used at the bottom of a bathtub or shower stall;
  • the size of the selected model should be suitable for the area, otherwise there is a high probability of slipping on the wet tile;
  • the product must be odorless. A new pad may have a smell that disappears completely after 1-2 days of use. A sharp, unpleasant odor indicates the presence of harmful or toxic substances in the material;
  • the color of the product will be persistent and will not be printed on the feet if the material is colored during the production process. If the paint is applied on top of the finished product, the color will fade with time and will be erased;
  • Children's mat should be bright and colorful to attract the attention of the child and make the process of swimming an exciting game;
  • The surface of the children's rug should be ribbed or with protrusions, which will provide additional safety and reduce the risk of the active child slipping during water procedures.

How to care?

Rubber mats for the bathroom are the most unpretentious tile coverings, but they also require care.

Qualitative models have antifungal and antimicrobial coating. After taking a bath or shower, wipe the product with a damp microfiber cloth and dry it horizontally or vertically. It is necessary to avoid direct sunlight on the product, drying on heating appliances and heating radiators. Moisture should be removed from the tile. Dry product should be replaced.

Mats with suction cups are installed only on a dry, well-cleaned surface immediately before taking water treatments. After taking a bath or shower, the product is removed and dried.

Periodically (1-2 times per month), the mat should be washed using disinfectants (for example, soap solution with the addition of vinegar). For better disinfection, the surface can be treated with a Chlordexidine spray.

Anti-vibration cleaning mat does not require, but you need to monitor its condition. After a certain time, such a product is deformed and does not fulfill its functions, which means that it needs to be replaced.

See an overview of the rubber mat for the bathroom.

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