How to choose the best floors for your home

01 Oct How to choose the best floors for your home

Although it may seem irrelevant, choosing the right type of flooring throughout your home is as important as the walls, curtains and furniture. The floor can help you maintain the desired temperature in each room, and give you more security in areas such as bathrooms and children's rooms . They can even generate an aesthetic sensation , and make small spaces appear larger, among other qualities. 

Before choosing the types of flooring for your home, it is important to consider its functionality ; That is, what use is it going to be given? All materials, from wood to rubber, have different characteristics, so they should not be used in all environments. 

For example, it would be more convenient to use a cold, non-slip material in the bathroom to prevent falls. While in children's rooms it would be more appropriate to use a warm and resistant floor. 

It is recommended that you be attentive and use the same style, aesthetics, or material to give a feeling of unity to your house and achieve harmony in the environment; Too many cuts between rooms can make your home appear smaller than it really is. It's okay to look at the latest trends, but don't use them if you see that they don't match the rest of the decoration. 

Keep in mind aspects such as temperature and humidity as they can affect the type of floor chosen. For example, it is not advisable to use wood in places with extreme changes in temperature or high humidity since the material can deteriorate. Therefore, it is more convenient to use carpet in cold environments and a stone floor in warmer areas.  

Look at the amount of light in the room . A dark floor in a dimly lit room will give it a dull feeling, and will diminish the space. Therefore, the less light the floor receives, the whiter its tone should be. In addition, you can play a little with the light and spaciousness of the rooms, and get a larger space, if you place white walls and floors. 

No solo se trata de encontrar un suelo acorde a tus gustos y necesidades, también es muy importante que el material combine con las paredes. Para ello, tienes que estar muy atento a los colores de las paredes, e incluso si tienes paredes texturizadas, intentando que el suelo continúe con la temática de la textura. 

¡Un último consejo! Antes de empezar la renovación de los suelos de tu casa , mira el estado de lo que tengas debajo, en otras palabras, los contrapisos. La nivelación de los suelos es importante, puesto que si no está nivelada, las baldosas pueden levantarse o incluso quebrarse. 

Tipos de suelos para el hogar

Hay un muchos tipos de suelos que van desde los gustos más refinados hasta los más prácticos. 

1. Madera: La opción preferida por todos. La calidad y el confort que ofrece hace que valga la pena su elevado precio. Sin embargo, no es recomendable para cocinas y cuartos de baño. 
2. Suelo laminado: Similar a la madera, es un material de calidad y sencillo de instalar que incrementa la sensación de calidez. Suele usarse en la mayoría de reformas. 
3. Cerámica: Resistente al agua y antideslizante, cuenta con múltiples colores, formas y diseños distintos, que pueden incluso llegar a simular la madera. Provee durabilidad y alta resistencia, siendo una opción ideal para zonas húmedas o exteriores.  
4. Baldosas hidráulicas: Al igual que la cerámica, es una elección versátil que puede imitar otros tipos de suelos.  
5. Piedra natural: Es un material muy preciado que ofrece un toque de elegancia y personalidad. Como la cerámica, es un suelo frío, por lo que es perfecto para zonas como los baños, la entrada y la cocina o exteriores. 
6. Caucho: Caracterizado por ser un suelo antideslizante, útil, económico y que no causa mucha suciedad, es perfecto para zonas húmedas, como la cocina y el baño, zonas exteriores, e incluso la habitación de juegos de los niños. 
7. Linóleo: Es una opción flexible, provechosa, cómoda y de fácil mantenimiento. Es un material respetuoso con la naturaleza, ya que está compuesto por ingredientes sostenibles y de origen natural, como el aceite de lianza. 
8. PVC o suelo vinílico: Es una elección versátil para los presupuestos limitados y es sencilla de instalar ya que que no es necesario desmontar el suelo anterior.  
9. Resina epoxi: Es un tipo de suelo autonivelante  y resistente a la humedad, que ofrece un acabado liso. Ideal para reformas, se puede escoger entre diversos acabados y colores para personalizarlos a tu estilo. 
10. Microcemento: Cuenta con propiedades similares a la resina epoxi y es un material adaptable y versátil. No obstante, al ser un suelo frío, es necesario fijarse en dónde se desea instalar. 
11. Textile flooring or carpet : Provides a feeling of comfort and warmth to living rooms and bedrooms, making the home more welcoming. It has several styles and colors available to choose from.

Wooden floors

Types of wooden floors are generally known as “parquet floors” . There are multiple of them such as flooring, industrial parquet, slat parquet and multi-layer parquet, among others. 

They are all “floors for life”, that is, they are very resistant, warm, repairable, they adapt to all styles and also reduce the sound of footsteps. These have a wide variety of woods such as oak or ash and colors such as white or reddish.

They are a natural and decorative option that, if installed as glued parquet, can create multiple and different types of shapes, geometric figures and designs, such as stairs, checkerboards or herringbones. This results in a striking floor full of personality.

Floors made of old materials

It is a fact: vintage is back in fashion and not only in furniture and accessories for your home, but also in flooring trends for homes. 

Since before 3000 BC, wooden floors have accompanied different civilizations. Later, in the Middle Ages, they had the main function of protecting their inhabitants from the cold and humidity, which is why they were exclusive to people of high social status. 

Even so, wood did not have its moment of splendor until the 19th century, when the “parquet” concept emerged from buildings such as the Palace of Versailles, and spread throughout Europe. Parquet became a fashion, replacing stone pavements, which in the following centuries had more common use.

Another historical floor type worth mentioning is hydraulic tiles . Characterized by its geometric figures or designs such as stars, rhombuses or flowers, this floor was born in the 19th century, inspired by Modernism and Art Deco. 

It was one of the most used pavements in both public and emblematic buildings, by illustrious artists such as Antonio Gaudí. Hydraulic tiles are an ideal option for floors in modern homes , as they are hard, resistant, can be mixed with other types of materials, and give a vintage look . 

Without a doubt, the floor is a fundamental element to have a comfortable, practical and stylish home. In Pedro Peña's decoration projects you will find a wide variety of floors with style and functionality, which fit with the furniture and the rhythms of the home.