Topics: # bathroom floor mat
In this guide, we will only talk about textile rugs that are placed on the floor in the bathroom or toilet.
To choose a soft rug, here are some things to think about:
- What material?
- What shape and size?
- What kind of pile?
- What kind of slip protection?
We tell you about everything we know and what we have in stock.
Choosing a form
In our catalog you can find rugs of the following shapes:
Rectangular The most popular shape. The rug is placed along the bathroom and exactly under your feet.
Square Equilateral rug is the same, no matter how you look at it.
Oval Like rectangular, it is placed along the bathroom. The rounded edges are harder to touch and the shape itself is softer.
Round This shape will attract attention and diversify the straight lines and angles that are so abundant in the bathroom.
Figured In addition to simple forms, there are also unusual ones. This product has a special character and emphasizes the design. With a cutout for the toilet This shape will fit toilets with a standard foot. This is convenient because you can move the rug closer. The shape of the edges may also vary. There are models with sharp edges and more rounded ones. The rounded edge is more difficult to catch with your foot. Choose the shape of the product based on the available space on the floor and your design ideas. The shape can emphasize the severity of the geometry of the room or, on the contrary, soften it.
Determining the purpose of the rug
The flooring in the bathroom, be it natural stone, tiles or moisture-resistant laminate, is endowed with a number of specific properties. To make up for the lack of some of them, it is the responsibility of the bath mat.
A successful choice of rug can not only improve the style of the room, but also create a special mood, bringing bright colors to the interior
Bath mat:
- Ensure maximum safety. By stepping onto the “island” after taking water treatments, you will protect yourself from accidental slipping when coming into contact with a wet surface. In addition to its main function, the carpet protects the tiles from damage when heavy objects fall.
- Act as an insulator of electric current. This function is especially important when installing electrical appliances in a humid environment, since water is an excellent conductor of current.
- Serve as a decorative element. By choosing the optimal combination of shape, texture and color of the accessory, you will create a cozy and stylish interior in which it is pleasant to carry out water procedures while welcoming a new day.
Separately, it is worth highlighting the rugs that are laid in the bottom of the bathroom.
These non-slip mats are made of silicone or rubber - materials that can withstand the effects of water, but do not damage the enamel of the bathtub
They perform two tasks:
- prevent slipping during water procedures;
- relieves the unpleasant feeling of cold when stepping on a cold surface of a bathtub that has cooled down after long hours of inactivity.
To achieve an anti-slip effect, such mats are equipped with small suction cups on the back side.
Choosing a size
Shape and size are closely related, therefore, depending on the shape, we divide rugs into several groups.
For rectangular, oval, and curly sizes there are:
- 40x60 cm;
- 50x80 cm;
- 60x90 cm;
- 70x100 cm.
Square rugs (including for the toilet) come in the following dimensions:
- 50x50 cm;
- 70x70 cm.
Round ones can have the following diameters:
- 45 cm;
- 60 cm;
- 70 cm;
- 80 cm;
- 100 cm.
The size is also selected based on the free space on the floor. It is always better to measure how much space the rug will take up in order to know for sure that the product will fit, be positioned as it should and will not create obstacles.
Synthetic or natural: what to prefer?
Bath mats can be made from both synthetic and natural materials. Moreover, it is unrealistic to say which is better for the bathroom conditions. Synthetic rugs are guaranteed moisture resistance, wear resistance, ease of care, and low cost. Natural products are usually more pleasant to the touch, environmentally friendly and indispensable for creating an eco-style. However, to be honest, the most popular are still synthetic rugs. Let's start with them.
The most common synthetic carpet is acrylic. Rugs made from it are incredibly soft and pleasant to the touch, and can be made in a wide variety of colors. Manufacturers often try to attract customers with additional “benefits” and apply an antibacterial coating to the surface of acrylic mats. This is indeed a very successful invention, as it prevents the growth of bacteria, mites and fungi on the rug.
The color palette of acrylic rugs is varied
A polypropylene mat would also be a good choice. These products are not as popular as acrylic ones with their incredible number of colors. Polypropylene is difficult to paint with all the colors of the rainbow, but the textured metamorphoses of this material are limitless!
Polypropylene mats can easily be used to create three-dimensional designs of any complexity.
Recently, a new material for making rugs has appeared - cut polyester or microfiber. Its main advantage is its ability to absorb moisture very quickly and then dry instantly. Microfiber is very soft and has antibacterial properties. Therefore, after walking on such a rug, you can be sure that your feet will remain perfectly clean, almost disinfected!
The surface of microfiber mats consists of hundreds of thousands of cut polyester fibers
PVC mats are an inexpensive option, which is often supplied with photo printing for beauty. PVC sheets are sold in rolls, which can then be cut into mats of the desired size. They do not absorb water, but do not slip, and they are very easy to care for - just wipe with a damp cloth. It is advisable to dry such rugs every time after taking water treatments.
The age of PVC rugs is short-lived, but their cost is low
Rubber mats are also inexpensive, but can be very interesting for design purposes. Rubber is a malleable material, so rugs made from it can be of any color and texture. They are often made with suction cups and are securely fixed to the floor.
Translucent rubber mats with a shiny surface complement the “watery” character of the bathroom
Such a variety of synthetic rugs! However, there are people who absolutely do not like the prospect of walking on them barefoot. They prefer everything natural. Although, when it comes to bath mats, eco-style adherents have little choice.
You can buy a bath mat made of cotton - a soft, very pleasant material. Typically, such rugs are painted in “natural” colors: white, beige, gray, brown. Depending on the length of the pile, cotton rugs can feel completely different. The short pile gives the product weightlessness and lightness. The long pile in which the foot sinks, on the contrary, looks like a heavy layer of fur.
Warm cotton rug looks noble
A natural rug can be made of... wood. Of course, this will not be a rug in the traditional sense of the word; rather, it will be a mat made of thin wooden slats. These products are mainly made from rattan - the warm wood of a tropical vine. There are also mats on sale woven from bamboo - an amazing material that does not repel moisture, but absorbs it. And then it quickly evaporates! Bamboo mats are very durable and are among the most durable bath mats.
A bamboo mat will help massage your feet if you walk on it barefoot
Choosing a slip protection method
We attach great importance to the issue of safety. Often the bathroom floor is smooth and the rug can slide if its ergonomics are not thought out.
We solve the security issue in three ways:
Rubber backing (TPR)
The reverse side of the mat is covered with a layer of thermoplastic rubber. Elastic, environmentally friendly, durable, does not crack, does not spoil coatings, is not afraid of mold and exposure to water. The most non-slip, it will stay even on mirror-smooth tiles. The rubber backing of all carpets is made of acrylic and microfiber.
The backing is also the base for the rug. The pile is soldered to hot latex, which, when hardened, reliably fixes each lint.
Latex spraying
The reverse side of the rug is covered with a thin coating of latex. You can't see it with the eye, but you can feel it to the touch. The degree of slip protection is average. All Wess and Verran brand cotton carpets have this type of covering. The disadvantage of the coating is that the coating decreases with each wash.
Spraying is applied to the finished product.
Double-sided models
Some Moroshka cotton carpets do not have any special coating on the back. They are double sided. What then prevents them from sliding? The double-sided mats are quite heavy. Due to the heavy weight, the mat is not easy to move, however, in terms of slip protection, we rank them as the weakest.
The weight of a 70x70 cm mat is 1.160 g. A similar-sized cotton mat, but latex-coated, weighs 780 g.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE TEXTURE OF A BATHROOM Rug?
It is equally important to choose the right rug texture. Those who like to surround themselves with cozy things will appreciate rugs with soft, high pile. A special place among them is occupied by the Confetti Bath Miami collection, which is famous for its incredibly pleasant and delicate bristles.
Bath mat Confetti Bath Miami 3500 Dark Beige circle show all sizes hide all sizes
100*100 cm — 10,600 rub.
150*150 cm — 23,700 rub.
10,600 - 23,700 rub.
Bath mat Confetti Bath Miami 3526 Reddish Orange show all sizes hide all sizes
80*140 cm — 11,800 rub.
100*160 cm — 16,700 rub.
11,800 - 16,700 rub.
Bath mat Confetti Bath Miami 3533 Glass Green show all sizes hide all sizes
67*120 cm — 8,870 rub.
80*140 cm — 11,800 rub.
100*160 cm — 16,700 rub.
133*190 cm - 26,700 rub.
8,870 - 26,700 rub.
Bath mat Confetti Bath Miami 3531 Dark Blue circle show all sizes hide all sizes
100*100 cm — 10,600 rub.
150*150 cm — 23,700 rub.
10,600 - 23,700 rub.
Shaggy rugs for the bathroom
For active people who spend a lot of time on their feet, embossed bath mats with voluminous textures and a massage effect are suitable.
Bath mat Irya Bath Simon-Green show all sizes hide all sizes
50*90 cm - 1,900 rub.
60*120 cm — 2,730 rub.
1,900 - 2,730 rub.
Bath mat Confetti Bath Maximus Sariyer 2546 Light Brown show all sizes hide all sizes
60*100 cm — 1,880 rub.
RUB 1,880
Bath mat Confetti Bath Elite Mindos 885 Light Mint Green show all sizes hide all sizes
60*100 cm — 5,030 rub.
RUB 5,030
Bath mat Confetti Bath Maximus Edremit 2540 Beige show all sizes hide all sizes
60*100 cm — 1,880 rub.
RUB 1,880
embossed bath mats
Bath rugs, but not for the bathroom
It is necessary to distinguish between two different concepts - carpets for the bathroom and carpets for the bath. We talked about the first ones above; they are carpets that are placed in the bathroom. Bath rugs are placed directly into the bath itself.
Bath mats are placed in a bathtub or shower stall to protect the shower user. Such mats are especially popular for use by children, but in reality such a mat will not harm adults either, increasing the level of home safety. In addition, such mats are recommended for use by older people.
Typically, bath mats are made of rubber or silicone; they are attached using special suction cups to the surface of the bath, preventing the carpet from moving and moving even under the influence of severe water pressure. It is important to choose a product that fits the size of your bathtub or shower stall. It is important that the suction cups are attached not to the side walls, but to the floor of the bathtub.
These mats often have a textured surface that creates an additional massage effect for your feet. This generally affects the condition of the body, since the massage effect improves blood circulation.
Tips for choosing
Having understood the types, materials and manufacturers of rugs, you can begin to make a choice. What parameters should you pay attention to?
Choosing a size
Of course, you can choose a large carpet that will cover the entire free area of the room. However, in most cases it is preferable to use a mini bath mat. The fact is that due to the specific microclimate of the bathroom, they have to be washed and dried quite often.
All these operations are much easier to carry out with a small mat. But in terms of functionality, a small accessory is not too inferior to a large one; it absorbs water just as well and warms the feet.
How to choose a design?
Having decided on the size, you need to choose the design of the product. Here are some useful tips:
- When choosing the color of the rug, it is worth determining the overall color tone of the room and choosing an accessory of the same color, but in a more saturated and bright shade. For example, if the main tone of the room is light blue, then a deep blue rug will perfectly complement the decor. This accessory will be an appropriate and very cute accent.
- If the main decoration of the bathroom is monochromatic, then you can choose a patterned option. If a flashy ornament is used in decoration and other interior items, it is better to choose a plain accessory.
- If the bathroom is designed taking into account the interests of children, then you should choose children's accessory models. Children's rugs differ from ordinary ones only in design.
- The next point is choosing the shape of the rug. To do this, you need to pay attention to the prevailing lines in the bathroom. So, in the classic version, rounded lines predominate, so it is better to choose rugs that are round, oval or rectangular, but with rounded corners. When using fashionable plumbing fixtures with clear lines, you should choose a similar rug – square or rectangular.
- If you wish, you can get several different rugs made in the same style. For example, you can choose design themes related to the seasons and change rugs according to the season.
So, a bath mat is a practical, functional and quite nice interior element. Today they are made from a variety of materials. Manufacturers offer products in a wide variety of colors and shapes, so you can always choose a rug that will suit the style of any setting, from avant-garde style to classic or romantic interior.
