8 tips for choosing a rug in the bathroom

A bath mat is not such a trifle as it might seem at first glance. The purchased accessory should be pleasing to the eye, be easy to use, and most importantly - do not require special care conditions. You can find many variations of bath mats in stores, but to get the most profitable option, you should familiarize yourself with a number of tips for choosing it.

The purpose of the mat

Floor in the bathroom can be made of natural stone, glass or ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware. These are the most common options for flooring in wet conditions. But not a single person can be sure that, stepping his feet on the tile with wet feet, he will not slip and hit a solid bathroom. Yes and warm floor It’s not installed in every house, but stepping on a cold tile after bathing procedures is unpleasant. In addition, after bathing, splashes and wet footprints may remain on the floor, which is why it is necessary to wash the floor.

One of the main reasons for purchasing a rug is to ensure a cozy design. It is a great addition to the interior of the bathroom.

What should be the perfect bath mat?

So that your chosen mat does not cause you even more trouble and problems, it is important to highlight Some features that he should have:

• The presence of anti-slip elements. This is necessary so that the coating does not slip on the wet floor. Different manufacturers offer options with special suction cups, latex and rubber bases, which ensures a reliable location of the coating on a wet floor.
• Moisture resistance and breathability. The flooring in the bathroom must dry quickly, otherwise it may form on it fungus. It quickly spreads around the perimeter of the room, and most importantly, can cause many diseases.
• Resistance to high and low temperatures. Poor-quality coating, which is not intended for use in conditions of high humidity and temperature extremes, can quickly deform.
• Easy to use. The mat is necessary to ensure comfort in the bathroom, which is why it should not cause much trouble to the hostess. It should be easy to clean from various contaminants, and also dry quickly.
• Fit the design of the bathroom. The coating should harmoniously fit into the interior of the room.

Having decided on the features of your ideal rug, you can begin to consider existing options. The range of floor coverings for showers is huge. There are several criteria that you should pay attention to: material, size, shape, color.

Mat material

One of the main criteria for choosing a bath mat is the material from which it is made. On the one hand, it should be soft, pleasant to the touch to provide comfort to your legs. On the other hand, it dries quickly and is easy to operate.In order to opt for the most suitable option, you should familiarize yourself with the advantages and disadvantages of all possible options.

Acrylic floor mats

This material is actively used in the manufacture of floor coverings for showers. This is a synthetic fiber that has moisture repellent characteristics. Acrylic is a soft and pleasant to the touch material that provides comfortable use. In addition, acrylic rugs have the following features:

• Water repellent. The material does not absorb excess moisture, due to which the mat dries quickly.
• Resistance to low and high temperatures. The material does not deform during temperature changes, does not lose color during the washing process.
• Wide variety of colors. Acrylic mats can be bright colors, which allows you to diversify the interior of the bathroom.

It would seem that this is an ideal option for arranging a bathroom, but there are a number of important recommendations for choosing and using acrylic rugs:

1. The composition should benot less than 85% acrylic.
2. Wash acrylic mats at a temperature not exceeding 30 °, without spinning. Otherwise, it may lose its properties, deform.
3. Outdoor the coating should have a rubberized or silicone base to prevent slipping.
4. Quality models of acrylic rugs must be treated with an antifungal solution, which is very important in conditions of high humidity.

Cotton Rugs

Cotton flooring can be long or short pile. It is a pleasant to the touch material that has the following properties:

• It absorbs moisture well. This is a “breathable” material, due to which the mat does not collect unpleasant odors.
• Does not cause an allergic reaction. This is a natural material, so it is absolutely safe for allergy sufferers.
• Dries for a long time. On the cotton rug, household pollution is poorly removed, and it also dries out for a long time, which is fraught with the spread of fungus.

If you opted for a cotton bath mat, it is best to purchase two sets in the bathroom. This will keep the bathroom in the bathroom while one of the sets dries.

Microfiber mats

Soft flooring with a long pile is very popular with both demanding consumers and children. The reverse side of such rugs is made of silicone. This option has following characteristics:

• Absorbs moisture. The coating perfectly absorbs moisture and allows air to pass through.
• Material not resistant to high temperatures. Under the influence of vapors, microfiber loses its softness, color, and is also electrified.
• Short service life. Over time, microfiber loses its properties, and therefore the mat should be replaced.

Microfiber mat does not tolerate high temperatures, his do not wash often, and also place on the heated floor. Cleaning of the coating can only be carried out in cold water with the addition of a soap solution.

Non-slip rubber

This is one of the most popular and affordable options. They can be of various colors and shapes. There are options for laying on the floor, as well as for placing on the bottom of the bathroom or shower. Their purpose is to ensure safety, which is why they are purchased for children. The features of rubber mats include:

• Absolute moisture resistance. The coating does not deform under the influence of water, vapors. It can be installed on the bottom of the bathroom as an anti-slip element (if there are special suction cups), without worrying that under the influence of water it will lose color or shape.
• Multifunctionality. This coating can also be used as a foot massager.
• The need for drying after every use of the bathroom. To avoid the appearance of fungus, the coating should often be dried.
• No special cleaning conditions. In case of contamination of the rubber coating, it can easily be cleaned quickly without much effort.

Rubber mats - hard which is why they are not suitable for those who prefer softer, more comfortable options.

PVC mats

This is an affordable and fairly simple flooring option for showers. These mats fit perfectly tiledare non-slip and pleasant to the feet. The characteristics of PVC products for the bathroom include the following properties:

• Does not absorb moisture. This can cause the appearance of a fungus, and also causes a lot of inconvenience during operation, due to the need to dry after each use of the bathroom.
• Short-lived. The coating quickly becomes unusable, which necessitates the selection of a new option.
• Unstable to high temperatures. They should not be placed on warm floors, as well as dried on radiatorsas they can be deformed.
• Easily cleaned of household pollution. If stains appear on the coating, it can easily be cleaned in the shower.
• Lightweight. The PVC rug is very light and does not require much effort to accommodate, as well as to clean it.

When purchasing a PVC rug, it is important to remember that it dries for a long time, and therefore, it is better to purchase two options at once for replacement during washing or drying.

Heated

A separate category of innovative rugs is made of heat-resistant rubber, infrared film and a heat-reflecting screen. Such rugs are durable, durable and resistant to moisture.

The coating is plugged in, heated to a comfortable temperature and for some time keeps warm. Such a coating can be made of various heat-resistant materials, such as acrylic, cotton. The heated mat has following properties: 

• Reduces indoor humidity. This prevents the possibility of mold or mildew.
• Low energy consumption. Due to the fact that film heating is involved in the manufacture of the coating, it is not the air that is heated, but the body, objects on it.
• Quick heat. In just 15 minutes, the coating warms up to the desired temperature.
• Long service life. The warranty period for warm tracks is 15 years.

When choosing a heated mat for the bathroom, pay attention to beige, blue and red options, such colors will be more practical than white and blue. In the process of drying, spots remain on a white or blue base.

Having decided to purchase this option, you should pay attention to the fact that it was designed specifically for bathrooms. The heated mat for ordinary rooms is not suitable for rooms with a high level of humidity.

Wooden

Products made from IVF materials are very popular, they fit perfectly into any interior, and are also practical and durable.

Wooden rugs are often found in baths, less often in bathrooms in houses and apartments. The material absorbs moisture well, dries quickly, is easy to clean and fits perfectly into the interior of the bathroom. Choosing such a rug should pay attention to: 

• The presence of special impregnation. Coating must be processed. special solutionwhich protects the material from decay.
• No chips. Lovers of natural materials mistakenly believe that the ideal product option is the lack of a protective coating. In fact, such coatings can become dangerous due to the likelihood of chips and cracks.
• The need for wiping the floor. After each use of the bathroom, you need to wipe the floor under the mat.

When choosing a rug made of wood, it is worth remembering that it is heavy, which may cause inconvenience with its cleaning.

Pebble rug

Such a coating will appeal to all lovers of natural details in the interior.These rugs do not slip, as small pebbles are attached to a rubber or silicone base. It is very solid that not everyone will like. When deciding to purchase such a coating, it is important to remember that:

• Pebbles are cold to the touch. After taking a hot bath, stepping on a cold and hard mat is not entirely pleasant.
• Performs the function of a foot massager. Eco-material has a beneficial effect on human health.

Pebble coating can be made independently. To do this, you need a rubber mat, water-repellent glue and pebbles.

Bamboo floor mats

Eco-friendly tracks are always trending. They fit perfectly into the interior, durable and easy to operate. Characterizing bamboo rugs, it is worth considering in more detail their properties:

• Moisture absorption. The material perfectly absorbs excess moisture without changing its qualities.
• Antimicrobial impregnation. To avoid the appearance of fungus and mold, the tracks are impregnated with special compounds.
• Durability. Bamboo coating is durable, which will allow you to use it for more than one year.
• Variety of colors. Bamboo is painted with a variety of water-repellent paints, which allows you to choose the most unique option for arranging your bathroom.

Moss Mats

Perhaps this is the most unusual, but original coating for the bathroom. Moss tolerates increased moisture, temperature extremes, which is why the vegetation fits perfectly into the shower room. Plastazole is used as the basis for such a coating. This is a material in which there are no harmful substances, which is why it is ideal for the manufacture of "live" rugs. A unique accessory for the bathroom has the following properties:

• Excellent absorbency. Moss perfectly absorbs excess moisture, which helps to prevent mold, mildew in the bathroom.
• Lack of additional care. Such a coating does not need to be taken care of; all it needs is moisture.
• Pleasant to the touch. It is pleasant to step on soft moss, especially after taking a hot bath.
• Oxygen saturation. This coating has excellent bactericidal properties, and also fills the air with oxygen.

When purchasing a moss rug, it is important to remember that it is not intended for heavy use. This coating is more suitable for interior decoration.

Mat size and shape

Exist A huge assortment of bathroom rugs of various shapes and sizes. However, small sets that are designed to be placed near bathtubs, toilet and sinks. They are easier to wash, wash, move, dry, which is why they are popular.

Correctly choosing the shape of the mat, you can significantly transform the bath. Today there are rugs of oval, rectangular, wavy, square, round, abstract shapes. How to choose the most suitable option for transforming your bathroom?

1. In small rooms, it is not recommended to place round rugs, as they visually reduce the space. Products are better for such rooms. rectangular, wave-shaped. 
2. Round rug It will look great in a spacious room with the presence of curves, angular lines. Such “islands” will help smooth out sharp corners and add softness and comfort to the atmosphere.
3. Square tracks better placed in large bathrooms. This option will be an excellent choice complete with a semi-oval-shaped rug.

Pile length

The more fluffy the coating, the softer and more pleasant to the body. But in the case of a room with high humidity, the longer the pile, the longer it dries, which is fraught with the formation of microbial organisms and loss of functionality of the coating. Manufacturers offer several options for fluffy islets:

• Lint free. This is ideal for those who have pets in the house.
• Fine pile. To the touch, this coating is soft and pleasant, it dries quite quickly and is easy to clean.
• Long pile. The height of the villi depends on the capabilities of the manufacturer. These are very soft coatings, but they cause a lot of difficulty in maintenance. They must be thoroughly vacuumed, washed and dried for a long time.

When purchasing a long-nap option, you should think about buying a second rug, which will lie on the replacement during drying or washing the first option.

When choosing a product, pay close attention to the processing of the edges of the tracks. They can be sewn with thin, low-quality threads that can break after the first wash.

A selection of baby anti-slip mats

The main function of children's anti-slip mats is to ensure safety in the process of bathing the baby. As a rule, these are odorless rubber coatings, bright colors, in the form of various animals. The surface of the rubber tracks is embossed, which is necessary for the massage of the feet, on the wrong side they are equipped with suction cups, which prevents slipping.

These rugs are easy to clean and dry quickly. Bright colors will certainly interest the baby, and he will not be capricious in the process of swimming.

Rubber coatings should be washed after each use in order to avoid the formation of harmful bacteria.

In order to securely attach the rubber mat to the bottom of the bathroom, it is necessary to wipe it dry and dry. No traces of cleaning products should remain on it.

When buying a children's bath mat, pay attention to the product label. Today, many manufacturers offer rubber coating options that can be machine washed.

Modern manufacturers offer universal options for children's coatings for bathtubs, in which there are removable elements. Such a rug will be a great way to develop fine motor skills in a child.

Bath mat color

The choice of color for the floor covering for the bathroom depends on the size of the room, on its decoration, as well as on your personal preferences.

In rooms with a predominance of turquoise, white, dark tones, beige, brown, dark blue and gray colors are suitable. In order to make the interior more harmonious, others accessoriessuch as towels, soap dish, you can choose the same color as the rug.

But the paths of bright lilac, red, green tones are suitable for rooms with the presence of brown, orange, beige colors.

When choosing a rug color, it is important to remember that:

• Do not buy white tracks. With intensive use, this option can quickly lose its whiteness.
• When purchasing coatings for placement near the toilet, sink and bath, it is advisable to choose options for the same color and texture.
• A poorly painted mat may lose its color after the first wash. If possible, check the quality of the paint before purchasing.

Modern manufacturers also offer flooring models that change color when in contact with water. If you cannot decide on one particular color, you might like this option.

In order to check the quality of the paint, you should draw a pile with a wet hand, if there are traces of staining on your hand, this is not a good option and will quickly lose its color.

Do-it-yourself bath mats

Absolutely everyone can create an original design in their shower room at minimal cost. There are a variety of ways to make a do-it-yourself rug, but in order for it to be practical and durable, it is important to remember that:

• The material must be moisture resistant.
• As a basis, you should choose a rubber or silicone mat.
• Making floor coverings with your own hands will take you a lot of time.

The simplest and most functional options that can be made at home are cork, knitted, terry, as well as rugs with pebbles.

From wine corks

This is one of the most original and practical coating options for rooms with high humidity. Corks for wine are made of oak wood using a special technology, which ensures the absence of toxic substances. In addition, oak wood is a moisture resistant material, which makes it possible to use it for arranging rooms with high humidity. Along with this, the following properties can also be attributed to the advantages of this material:

1. Does not slip. The finished product from corks fits snugly to the tile.
2. Pleasant tactile sensations. To step on such a coating is pleasant, as it is warm, pleasant to the touch.
3. Antiseptic layer. Corks are treated with a special solution to prevent the formation of microbial organisms.

You will need wine corks (100 pieces), scissors, an old rubber mat, glue. This material will be enough to make a 40 to 60 rectangular coating.

Corks must be cut lengthwise and glue on the mat and wood material with a gun. It is important to remember that first, the rubber base must be well degreased, washed and dried. Corks can be placed both vertically and longitudinally, after gluing them you need to press them well. The coating should be dried for a day, after which it can be actively used.

Knitted bath mat

Volume knitting is popular in our time. To make a knitted rug, you will need thick knitting needles, special bulk yarn. This version of the floor covering requires special care and careful operation, which is why it is more suitable for decoration. Due to the lack of a rubber base, it will slide on the tile.

Its manufacture does not take much time and effort. Having decided on the size and shape, you should dial the loops on the knitting needles and knit the fabric, alternating the front, wrong loops. The number of loops depends on the thickness yarn, the thicker the thread, the less loops and faster knitting.

Knitted rugs look very soulful, but they are not suitable for rooms with high humidity, so it is better not to place them in the bathroom, but use them exclusively as a decorative element.

Do-it-yourself pebble rug

Sea pebbles under your feet in your bathroom is a great option to bring to your home a “piece of the sea” and the best memories of your vacation. Simple pebbles that can be assembled by the whole family will perfectly decorate the interior, and most importantly - fill the house with positive emotions.

To make such an original bathroom accessory you will need pebbles, a rubberized rug (old or new), water-repellent silicone-based glue, alcohol. In order to create such a masterpiece rug, you need only 3-4 hours of free time. So, we proceed:

• Prepare the surface. The rubber base must be thoroughly washed, then wiped with alcohol to degrease.
• Trying on pebbles. Before gluing pebbles to the base, it is important to imagine how the pebbles need to be laid out, how to alternate them.
• Pebble processing. Pebbles need to be washed and wiped with alcohol, so they are more securely attached to the rubber base.
• Gluing. A drop of glue must be applied to the stone and attached to the base, pressed.

After the mat is ready, it should dry out within 24 hours.

The range of coatings for bathrooms is huge. To decide on the ideal option, it is important to remember that the rug should not slip, you should like it, it should be easy to clean and dry quickly. Color, texture, form - this is a matter of personal preference.

Given all the described properties of the existing options, you can choose the perfect rug for your bathroom!