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There are 4 main types of natural flooring, Coir from coconuts, Seagrass grown in paddy fields flooded with sea water, Sisal from the Agave sisalana bush, Jute from the jute plant. |
Things to look for
- Make sure that you get the right type for the right room.
- Coir is very hard wearing, hence doormatting is made out of very coarse coir. However it has a rough hairy finish so it may not be suitable in areas where you might want to sit on the floor.
- Seagrass is extremely hard wearing but it is smooth and slightly slippery so it should not be used on stairs. It is very resistant to staining. It is difficult to dye therefore is only available in a limited range of natural colours.
- Jute is soft underfoot, but not very hard-wearing so is most suitable for bedrooms.
- All types can be used in bathrooms but use a bath mat in the area where wet feet will stand.
Maintenance
Vacuum regularly to keep dust levels to a minimum. It is not recommended that these floorcoverings are used in rooms likely to have spillage like a kitchen because stains can be trapped in the weave.
Installation
These floorings should be fitted by a natural flooring expert, using a double stick system. That is using underlay stuck to the floor and then the flooring stuck to the underlay.
Price Range From £15m2 including underlay, adhesive and fitting.
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