How to Use Different Types Of Floors in the One Environment?
The floor is the largest area that covers an environment. Because of this, it must be selected based on aesthetic and visual identity as well as technical and maintenance issues. It is common to use different floors in different areas. Often, the transition is not marked with doors or walls. We will then share tips to help you make this transition harmoniously, even if there is no physical border between the floors.
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We are used a variety of floors to demarcate areas that have different uses. For example, the living room and hallway can be used as a kitchen and dining area, while the living room and balcony can be used as a living room. This demarcation is almost always accompanied by walls and doors that define the limit of each activity and also of each floor – therefore, in each environment, the appropriate treatment is given to each type of floor installed.
Contemporary architecture has seen open plans and integrated spaces become more popular. It is common to segmentize spaces and arrange flows based on smoother transitions like furniture, small gaps and lowered ceilings. This can be as simple as a change in material or paging, or it could be the addition of a decorative element (called “carpet”) to a section of the floor. You need to consider how to combine different textures and shapes in both cases.
The most common is to mark where wet and dry area transitions, such as in kitchens that are integrated with dining areas. This division often includes a combination of warm flooring, which can include wood, vinyl, laminate, and cold flooring in the kitchen. These can be porcelain, ceramic, or hydraulic tile or granite.
You can also use this transition between floors to highlight other areas, such as the entrance hall and circulation areas that are important for the project.
Another option is to use hard flooring to mark spaces or activities. These floor cutouts in middle of a room are known as “carpets” and are made from two types of floors.
You don’t have to combine floors indoors. It is possible to do it outdoors, especially on terraces or covered areas that open onto the outside. To avoid internal flooding, it is important to forecast the water flow and make sure there is enough space for rain flow.
Sectorization is also a popular technique in commercial environments. It involves combining warm floors like vinyl, wood, and laminate to create a dynamic and integrated result.
Sometimes, it is possible to insert another type of flooring in order to salvage or renovate. It is possible to replace the floor that is damaged with another type of flooring. This will give the project a unique look and contrast with the original. You can also register any changes made to the finishes. For example, you can leave traces of a wall that has been removed with another type.
When combining two types floors, there are a few things to remember. First, you need to decide if there will be a transition element between them. Sills and baguettes are often used to correct unevenness and finish transitions from floor-to-door. If the floor is being changed without a door, sills, baguettes, or fillets can be installed. These pieces are crucial when there is unevenness. They can be used to finish the small steps created by the height change. They can be made out of metal or stone.
It is important to keep in mind the differences between the materials. For example, hydraulic tiles are thicker than vinyl, laminate, and porcelain tiles and will require some finishing. It is crucial to do a study on paging before you attempt to combine the pieces. It is important to measure the floor and determine the best way to fit them. This will avoid waste and ensure the best result.
