Coconut fiber, seagrass and sisal are part of the plant fiber soft floor family . These coatings remain very popular for their natural elegance. They provide a feeling of warmth to your interior and have the advantage of being comfortable, resistant, insulating and ecological.
They are usually on a latex backing and it is advisable to glue them to your floor. However, although they offer almost the same properties, there are notable differences between these three products.
Seagrass floors are made from a fiber from an aquatic plant that typically grows in Asia, the Pacific. Panama, caning, herringbone... the fiber can be woven in different ways. The soils obtained are very resistant and generally display a color close to plant tones such as beige, brown or green.
As it needs water so as not to dry out, the seagrass can be installed in the bathroom, the kitchen and even on the terrace, but also in the bedrooms or the living room. On the other hand, in the parts of water, it will be necessary to guarantee a good ventilation so that the ground does not cause you problems such as the possible appearance of mould. Note that by opting for mountain rush which comes from rivers at high altitude, you will obtain a much more resistant and finer product.
Coir floors are created directly from the shell enveloping the nut. They have the particularity of being very resistant to wear. You can therefore install them in large rooms, stairs or passageways such as the entrance or hallways. The coconut fiber floor does not fear stains and is rot-proof.
It also does not retain dust and has antibacterial properties. This coating is also available in several natural colors, enough to adapt to your interior decoration. On the other hand, it does not clean with water but with a dry shampoo.
Sisal fiber is obtained from a subtropical cactus that comes from America called agave. The first advantage is that it tints easily, thus offering a variety of tones. This product is also credited with regulating humidity:when the floor covering has excess humidity, it releases the water into the air when it begins to dry out.
Sisal is resistant to wear but not to stains or water which will leave indelible marks. It is antistatic and easy to maintain. All you need to do is shampoo it once a year and vacuum it to clean it. The coating can be used everywhere except in damp rooms. Pay attention to the risk of fraying, especially if you install it on the stairs.
