Floor mats: a variety of materials and tips for choosing

Stairs can be varied. However, they all share the risk of injury. This problem was previously tried to be solved by covering the structures with a carpet, using carpet holders for its fastening. This technique could not be called successful due to complex care. Today, brands offer buyers to solve the problem through modern floor mats for stairs.

Ladder mats are special linings designed to reduce user slip. Such products are reduced copies of carpets. However, the composition of products is often far from traditional carpets.Therefore, the concept of "mat" conditional.

The type of material used is difficult to fit into the frame: all products can be combined into a single line only in appearance. Differences from the track are that each step has one patch piece. Each is located in its place and can have attachments. They are not packed and do not wrap stairs.

All types of overlays for ladder steps differ in decorative effect. They look beautiful, make the stairs elegant. This allows you to decorate it to match the overall concept of the interior style of the room. If desired, they can demonstrate the chosen design, indicate the well-being and taste of the owners of the house. The product is combined with the presence of the relief necessary for the anti-skid effect.

Usually they are used in a set of steps. At the same time, the products do not lose their functionality. Coatings are the protection of the base from moisture, dirt, abrasion. In the case of a mechanical load, it is on them that the main blow falls. This protects the steps from chipping and cracking.

Depending on the model and the size of the lining, they can be located in the place of the greatest passability (in the center) or on the whole area of ​​the step.If desired, the span buy or order coverage in a similar design and shade. Depending on the type of material, products are used for outdoor stairs and those located inside buildings.

The traditional shape is a rectangle. Along with it, on sale you can find varieties in the form of a semicircle, asymmetrical semi-oval, elongated oval. Sometimes models are more decorative. In addition to the linear edge can be figured. Sometimes the products repeat the shape of the steps.

Covers are not so simple. Their functionality includes a secure attachment to the stairs. This is determined by the type of material with similar properties or clamps. Traditional options have velcro. This distinguishes them from carpet tracks with a mount in the form of carpet holders and caps. Others have a special layer. To understand what are the rugs for the stairs, you can refer to the materials of manufacture.

According to the type of raw materials used, carpet linings can be:

• metal;
• rubber;
• linoleum;
• wooden;
• carpet;
• polymeric;
• based on polycarbonate;
• bamboo

For the production of traditional models of polypropylene or polyamide using textiles with a short nap. For reliable fastening of their complement Velcro. Linoleum is used on a PVC base, it is highly resistant to abrasion. Products from polyurethane, silicone were widely used. These options are decorative. For this reason, they are used indoors.

MDF is also used as a wooden base. However, this application is not related to decoration and anti-slip. The task of such products is the masking of a concrete or metal surface, when you want more comfort. Metal linings are needed for the street, where anti-skid after rain is especially important.

There are relevant and rubber counterparts, which, depending on the type may be electrically heated. Due to this function, you can not be afraid of icing steps and the accumulation of snow on them in winter. Rubber models do not need to be fixed to the base: they keep themselves well and do not slide even when running up the stairs.All varieties are distinguished by the fact that they are easy to dismantle in case of replacement.

Trademarks take into account the ease of care. Therefore, cleaning the lining is not a problem. It is possible to use rugs for a ladder on the bases of different type. It can be metal, wood, concrete, brick. Some overhead varieties can be used for tiled stairs and stone structures. For example, a mini carpet can be attached to each step of porcelain stoneware, marble or clinker.

Color solutions for carpet overlays for stair steps are varied. They obey the type of material used and the practicality of the products. If it is a carpet with a nap, the palette is unlimited. Today, the popular tones of such products are brown, corato blue, beige and gray onyx, cappuccino, purple, emerald green, wine.

Rubber products in the traditional version of the production have a dark gray or black color. Today, in stores you can see products in light gray, emerald, bluish, wine and muted brown tones. These linings can be cellular or solid (without perforation).

Reasonableness of products facilitates the work of fastening. In simple varieties do not need to bend, cut, reinforce glue. Everything is very simple: initially wash the surface of the steps, dry them. Next come in accordance with the type of material.

• Products on bamboo velcro fasteners are attached to the step after fitting. Prior to this, make a fitting, circle the rug around the contour. Then remove the protective layer and fix the pad.
• Carpet models need to be fixed so that the transverse fibers are parallel to the front edges of the step.
• Covers of carpet can go around the risers. These are special varieties. It is necessary to fasten them tightly, fixing on 3 stickies.
• Rubber models are applied to the dry surface of the step in the center.
• Sometimes for reliable fastening of carpet coverings a wafer rubber or felt backing is needed.To avoid fixation with glue, it is better to choose a dense type of material.

Lost in a variety of material, the buyer is difficult to give preference to one material. Polished treads can increase the risk of injury. Help in this matter can general advice on the choice.

• The stair step mat is a special thing. When buying, you need to pay for labeling indicating this fact.
• The best solution for a concrete surface would be the use of rubber linings.
• If there are small children or elderly households in the house, it is necessary to choose options with non-slip. On their back there is a special composition.
• Strength matters. Durable options are rubber and metal.
• If it is not planned to use flypapers, it is worth giving preference to the rubberized products.
• The best type of overlays is the model covering the tread and part of the riser.
• To improve comfort, you can buy heated products.This is especially true if the stairs are lined with tiles.
• If you choose a variant of textiles or carpet, you should consider the practicality of color. Frequent cleaning will make a light coat sloppy.

The modern market is rich in offers for different tastes. Attention buyers of the company are carpet linings on a different basis. Depending on the type of material you can buy products with thermal insulation and sound absorption.

The most successful company achieved:

• Ikea - antiskid laying for steps on a self-adhesive basis;
• Vortex - polypropylene models with latex anti-slip backing;
• Rimini - products made of polypropylene with a lifting height of 3 cm;

• Riva - versions of the Dutch manufacturer, made in muted tones;
• Sisal - models with a plastic corner of sisal;
• Bergamo - nylon rugs with edge processing with synthetic thread.

Carpet linings for stair steps are recognized as a useful addition to any interior and dwelling where there is a staircase. This is evidenced by the comments left in the forums dedicated to the decoration of the house. Many people like the idea of ​​getting rid of a traumatic situation.

According to their opinion, the mount usually does not take much time. Lining looks good in the house and outside it. However, buyers assure: you need to buy models that have a reinforced adhesive angle. The presence of plastic on the risers of the mat reduces the level of sliding of users. Buyers point out the availability of varieties. The price of one rug varies in the range of 300–450 rubles for a wholesale order.

Caring for these rugs is different and depends on the type of material used.

• With a carpet, the situation is simple: you can vacuum-clean such linings, clean them, sometimes even wash them. Stains are usually removed using special carpet cleaners.
• Products with a plastic corner provide for cleaning only.
• Rubber mats are removed and shaken out.
• Products made of metal and wood can be wiped with a damp cloth.

How to install the carpet holder, see the following video.