❓ What mat: types and textures

Among trends in interior design use of natural materials are now published in the first place. One of the things that will successfully fit into your environment - mat. What is the coverage is, how to use it. All the nuances associated with this concept - in this material from Housechief.

The choice of the mat should be aware. To do this, you need to explore all possible options for materials and design

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1 What is the mat
2 Variety of materials for the mats
- 2.1 Jute and reed coating
- 2.2 Mat of coir and sisal
- 2.3 Carpets made of hemp and flax
- 2.4 Mats of rice and seaweed
- 2.5 Paper mats made of cotton and rice
3 The latex backing for matting
4 Pros and cons of wicker coverings made from natural materials
5 coloring mats
6 Form and texture
7 How do mat
8 About manufacturers mats
9 How to put and to take care of the mat
10 How to use the mat in the interior

What is the mat

First of all, the mat - a kind of carpet. This wicker products from natural plant materials. The fashion for such mats He came to us from Asia, where these floor coverings have been used since ancient times.

Conventionally, the mat is of a simple rectangular shape and consists of rods connected among themselves. Modern manufacturers can offer a lot of original variations on this theme. Used ornament, patterns and unusual weaving. It applies different base material. Modern mats resemble woven products.

These floor coverings can perfectly fit into any decor in natural shades

Variety of materials for the mats

Organic coatings are now a wide range and vary in manufacturing materials, processes for coloration, shape and texture. To mat successfully entered into your interior, You need to approach the selection very seriously. We must start with the choice of material. It depends on the basic performance of the products from him. Raw materials may be natural and artificial origin. Artificial products are considered to be more durable, but they are in appearance and ecology do not go to any comparison with natural fibers.

Although we must admit that it is now so artfully simulate materials that even a specialist can be difficult at first glance to distinguish a fake

We will focus on natural materials, as they have their own nuances:

Jute and reed coating

Jute is made from herbaceous plants of the family of lime. It gives strong fibers which can be woven burlap, carpet or mat.

Jute goods perfectly resists abrasion, so the mats out of it are considered to be wear-resistant. They can be used in areas with high traffic

Cane cultivated mainly in Egypt. It grows on the banks of the Nile. Most of the mats is made from cane. The stalk of the plant reaches a height of one and a half meters, so that the weaving reed mats can be used whole stems, entwined in one rope.

Mat of coir and sisal

Sisal is made of agave American - plants like the cactus. It grows in large volumes in the desert regions of Africa and in Mexico.

From the leaves of Agave hard drawn fibers which, after processing and drying, are woven into the rope. And from ropes knit mat

Coir - fiber is coconut. Stiff yarn is not very long, 15-20 cm, but they are suitable for Vytia harness. Highest quality nap is the material of underripe coconuts. To tsinovochnaya rope was relatively soft, fiber to keep the work in salt water. Koyrovy tourniquet is used to weave carpets, mats, ropes, ropes and fishing nets. Coir is extracted and processed in India.

Due to its special structure of these materials do not soak, and do not break down in water

Carpets made of hemp and flax

Linen fabrics have traditionally been made not only in Russia but also in other countries. Flax fibers can be used not only for clothing but also for carpet weaving. For this the flax fibers are combined in a relatively thick bundles. But we must remember that this material is very soft and the mechanical load for a long time not survive.

That is why the linen mats are usually the decoration as wall panels

Note! If you meet in the sale of products from the Indonesian flax, keep in mind that this is a very rare specimen. And the fiber in it is a product derived from a cactus. These rugs are not available for export, so come to us only by tourists traveling through Indonesia.

Hemp has always been the main raw material for the manufacture of ropes and netting. The use of this plant in the illegal needs has led to the fact that on an industrial scale, we do not grow it. But in the US, Canada, Cuba, the Netherlands hemp raw materials are actively used in the textile industry.

The most simple mat of hemp can be done by hand

Mats of rice and seaweed

In island countries, such as Indonesia and Japan, it decided to manufacture floor coverings from algae. They are collected near the coast, dried and weave of them ropes, which serve as the foundation mats. Such products are rarely stained, so they differ from the natural shades of brown to green. They have a specific maritime flavor, in which it is easy to distinguish a fake.

Weaving from rice straw is of Chinese origin. Interestingly, the rice mat weave of freshly cut plantsAnd only then dry them under the sun. The result is a strong and quite flexible coating with special spices smell.

The sale can be seen the coating made from the dried rice straw, they tend to be more rigid and without the characteristic odor

Paper mats made of cotton and rice

Rice paper in Japan, serves many purposes. It is strong and not afraid of water. But it is quite expensive due to the complex manufacturing technology. If it is used for weaving mats, such a product can cost several thousand dollars.

In more embodiments combine cheap paper and rice straw

Cotton - common material for manufacturing fabrics. It is used for clothing, coverlets and carpet.

Mats on the basis of cotton yarns do not shrink and are hypoallergenic. They can easily be laid in the nursery

The latex backing for matting

Any of the materials listed above may be unbonded or substrate have a latex which improves the elasticity of the coating.

Latex compensates for part of the mechanical load and significantly prolongs the life of mat. Furthermore, it protects organic material against moisture.

Finally dignity latex-based - it does not slip.

Wicker mats quite slippery, so that the latex reliably detects the track or mat on the floor in the desired location

Pros and cons of wicker coverings made from natural materials

Now, what the advantages and disadvantages characteristic of this material.

Plus mats are quite a few:

These products are easy to clean because of the lack of the pile;
mat does not accumulate in the dust itself. Wakes up all the garbage thoroughly and easily clean up;
braided mat is very easy. It is quite simply rolled up and tucked away for storage in a package of fabric;
walking barefoot on the embossed coating beneficial effect on the nervous system and the whole organism;
mats - a rather durable products that will last for many years.

Woven mats are very stylish look in the interior, especially with a bias in the exotic

If you search, you can find fault with this coating. Not everyone likes the rigid surface. Many prefer soft and fluffy carpets. The second point that can hardly be called a disadvantage - restrictions in coloring. Usually, it is natural and muted shades of brown and green gamma.

coloring mats

Types of mats of color can be divided into three:

Coverage in the traditional style without staining. Coloring completely natural fibers.
One-color staining. This option can often be found on sale. Keep in mind, too bright paint is bad for the natural fiber. Such mats are usually quickly destroyed.
Products with ornaments and prints. For fiber pattern before starting stained and patterned during weaving.

These mats look great in the interior of a country style and in perfect harmony with wooden furniture

Form and texture

First, the forms of floor coverings made from natural materials:

Traditional rectangular products of different sizes, which may carry a decorative or practical function, such as yoga;
track - excellent coverage for corridors vestibules.

Round rugs, braided spiral can comfortably sit anywhere in the room: at the coffee table or under the floor with a flower pot

If we look at the texture, the mats are embossed and smooth. Smooth more suitable for rooms, and relief can be used at the entrance to a house or apartment, as well as for the accentuated decorative finish.

How do mat

The most exquisite cover made by hand. This is a very complex process that requires the use of special hand-held machine tool and technology knowledge. This wizard uses different fibers to achieve a unique pattern of weaving. This process looks like this:

In the factory, this task is performed by a special automated systems, which produce products from natural raw materials different from sisal hemp before.

About manufacturers mats

European producers of these products make mats on the basis of cotton or wool mesh, latex-treated for strength and flexibility. To ensure the quality of such a product, you need to bend it and consider carefully the place fold. All three layers must have a tight grip. This ensures longevity of operation.

Coverage from Asia in our sales occur infrequently. Typically, this esoteric products and products from the category of souvenir

The mat can be ordered from the master in your size from any of the materials available on the market, or of those that grow in your region. Especially popular reeds - products made of it are often found in the homes of the southern regions of the country.

How to put and to take care of the mat

If you plan to lay the entire floor mat, composed of separate elements, you must first put them on some time on the floor. After adaptation to temperature and humidity premises of the special glue stick.

Care mat is limited to conventional treatment with a vacuum cleaner. If there is such a need, it can be wiped with a damp cloth, but do not soak in hot water.

After wet cleaning can not go to cover, because the fibers can temporarily lose their rigidity

How to use the mat in the interior

Litter fine save your flooring from abrasion, so it is better to lay it on the most passable place. This product has successfully entered in kitchen interier. All chips and debris will simply wake up through it. Then they are easy to whisk broom.

For the same reason, the mats are often placed in the entrance area

The use of mats in the living room - the original receipt, which will emphasize the design space in the east and eco style

Braided rugs are often used for yoga, so that they can be placed anywhere in your room. A decorative patterns to decorate the walls.

Finally, rugs, mats are very fond of pets. Products are well ventilated, and lay on them a pleasure

And you are not using a mat in his apartment? If so, tell us in the comments, how to care for it!