Carpet carriages in modern interior

The mat is not a new type of product, it is more and more common in the interiors of apartments and houses. The popularity of such a coating is associated with many physical properties, but, in addition to this, matting has many advantages associated with the possibilities of its application in design. There is no room where the mat would be out of place.

The correct choice of properties, colors and shapes will help transform the bedroom; in the nursery, the mat will serve as an excellent massager for the feet of the little restless. The hall, due to the lightness and elegance of the coating, will become an elegant and modern place for receiving guests and simply relaxing after a working day. The matting of coarse material will simply be an indispensable element on the balcony or corridor. And, of course, the mat - it's just a godsend for a country house or cottage.

Plant fibers made of plant fibers are gentle, natural shades: beige, marsh, gray, green, brown tones. These mats do not look bright, but worthy. Thanks to this, they fit into any house, apartment.

Mats - this is a unique carpet, they are combined with any design, made in the style of minimalism or high-tech, with elements of plastic, iron, in the classic design of the room, the matting looks unique. But the most harmonious application of the product in interior design will be found in a room furnished in the eastern style.

If you are thinking of replacing a carpet with a long or medium pile on a mat, do it without hesitation for a long time, because it’s not hot in summer, not cold in winter and attractive to the eye and pleasant to the touch. In warm countries, such a coating in the house is the best thing: practical, comfortable and fairly cheap, it looks great and will suit anyone.

In addition to the flooring, the mat has many uses, for example, as wallpaper or as a painting on the wall. Due to their lightness and moderate hardness, small mats are taken to the beach instead of the usual towel or blanket.

Advantages of natural fiber carpet:

• made of natural material;
• easy to maintain, wear-resistant;
• have good thermal insulation and sound insulation;
• pleasant to the touch;
• hypoallergenic due to the absence of lint;
• look great in any interior;
• have a low price;
• various design is possible due to a large number of weaving variations;
• You can use both sides of the carpet.

The rugs can be made in different ways:

• manual;
• mechanized.

The gunny made by hand is called kilim or sumah. Kilims are the same from the outside and inside. The sumaha has longitudinal threads inside, which makes them thicker and warmer. The manufacturing process is laborious and complicated. This affects the cost of the product, but in this case you get a unique, unique and, undoubtedly, a beautiful coating on your floor.

An economical option would be to purchase a mat made in a mechanized way. There is an opportunity to buy a piece of matting of any length, which you need.Carpet-matting is obtained by interlacing natural yarns or ropes of different thickness and density in a checkerboard pattern.

There are many materials for mats. These materials have been used for a long time, they are traditional, although nowadays manufacturers have the opportunity to combine plant fibers from around the world in one product. People extracted fibers from various leaves, plant stems, and tree bark, drying them out and getting rid of pulp. Then they wove together, getting thin ropes and threads, interlacing them in a checkerboard pattern and getting flooring.

The most popular materials in different nations were reed, jute, sisal, coir. Consider the properties of each material:

• Jute - This is a plant that is found mostly in India. From it turns out a practical, wear-resistant product. Such a coating will withstand long-term use in high-traffic areas, however, it has a smooth structure and is pleasant to the touch. Manufacturers in large factories usually weave chenille yarns in jute.Chenille is a very soft velvety fabric, such a carpet can be safely laid in the bedroom or nursery. It will serve at least 7 years.
• Sisal - very coarse material obtained from the leaves of South American agave. The properties of sisal are inferior to jute in durability, it is even smoother. Wool threads can be added to the weave for softness.
• Coir or coconut fiber. Products from this material have an outstanding property - moisture resistance. Cocktail made of coconut fiber can be used even in pools and saunas, in the apartment it will become an integral part of the interior in the bathroom.

• Wool materials. Wool matting is very popular, because it is proved that they have healing properties. Such a carpet is simply necessary for people suffering from rheumatism and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. If you lie down for a bit after a working day on such a mat, then undoubtedly, the tension in the back will go away, the spine will be unloaded, the pain will go away. This effect is achieved due to the elasticity of the material and its elasticity.
• Cotton. Initially, cotton was used by nomadic peoples. Plus the material is that it is cheap and easy to make, while the threads are durable, dense, clothing has been woven from them, household items and interior parts have been made.Now the cotton mat is used as a base from the net, it helps the mat to keep its shape, not to deform, it absorbs excess moisture. In the interiors of such a product broadcast on the wall as a rag picture.
• Less popular mats are made from rice stalks (they are distinguished by subtlety, elegance), from reed (wear-resistant and tough), from algae (when buying, smell this mat, the real one will smell like the sea), from flax (pleasant to the touch and short-lived).

Options from which you can weave a mat, mass: mountain grass, maize, etc. Hemp fibers have unique qualities, they are soft and pliable. But the most amazing, unusual materials come up with designers: fibers of a banana tree or bamboo. Due to the special production technology in large European and American factories, the materials, before becoming carpet-matting, are processed in a special way, which allows them to serve and delight the eye longer.

It is important to understand that all these are natural materials, so the carpet-mat can be non-uniform in color. But now the production of mats also involves dyeing fibers.This is a great find to find the right color for any interior.

The product can be fixed on the floor, coating the inner side with a special glue, laid under the baseboards, hooks, double-sided tape. Such methods are suitable for use in stores, offices and other places of large crowds of people and high traffic, or if the laying area is large in size. At home, this is hardly required.

The mat is very easy to clean, especially since one of its properties is the ability to repel dust. The first time the matting will "peel off", just use a vacuum cleaner. After some time, the fibers smooth out and shine a little. Now you can make a wet cleaning - just wipe with a rag dipped in cool water. But be careful: sisal, hemp, rice canons are poorly resistant to moisture,if you spill water on the surface - immediately wipe and dry the product!

Recommendations for purchase:

• First choose a design and think about what size is appropriate for you.
• Carefully check the product for defects. If you notice traces of stains, stains or the presence of detachment of the main part of the mat from the lining, give up the purchase, the seller violated the conditions of storage of the goods, covered in a wet environment or simply filled the mat with water.
• It is preferable to pay attention to the product with a border, the presence of such will allow you to enjoy the purchase longer.
• Consult with a specialist store on the composition of the mat, from which it is made, whether the company that manufactures the goods.

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