5 van die beste soorte klipvloere vir kombuise, badkamers en meer

Verskillende tipes klipvloere sal in die meeste kamers werk, of jy nou 'n kontemporêre of 'n moderne huis het. Natuurlike klipteëls in kombuise is eintlik een van die gewildste voorkoms. Alhoewel hulle ook 'n pragtige opsie vir badkamers en gange maak. En dit is ook nie net voorkoms wat natuurlike klipvloere 'n goeie keuse maak nie.

From the palest marble and limestone to the darkest slate and granite, the design possibilities of stone flooring are vast and many are very durable, making them one of the best types of flooring materials to choose if you want to add value and character to your property.

IS NATUURKLIP GOED VIR KOMBUISVLOERE?

Natuurlike klipvloer wat in kombuise gebruik word, sal beide styl en funksionaliteit verskaf. Duursame, langdurige graniet is 'n gewilde keuse wat ook dikwels vir werkblaaie gebruik word, terwyl kalksteen 'n warm, rustieke afwerking sal gee en dit ook nie maklik sal verslyt nie. Ideaal as jou kombuisruimte baie voetslag kry. 

HOEVEEL KOS NATUURKLIP-VLOER?

Prices vary enormously and will depend on the grade and quality of the stone. But, this is usually one of the downsides to natural stone flooring as prices compared to other types of floor tiles are elevated. Most stone is newly quarried but reclaimed slabs are available, which, although considered more environmentally friendly, are usually more expensive. Expect to pay upwards of £30 per m² from a high-street or national retailer and up to and over £500 per m² for high-grade or rarer stones. 

In die VSA kan jy verwag om enigiets van $8 tot $18 te betaal vir net installasie. Met meer unieke ontwerpe wat meer kos.

WATTER IS DIE BESTE KLIP VIR VLOER?

Stone floors are widely considered to add value to a property, but choose wisely as once laid you won’t want to change them for years. The most durable option is granite while many would say that marble is the most popular (albeit expensive) option.

1. GRANIET

Beskikbaar in 'n wye spektrum van kleure, dikwels met minerale spikkels of subtiele aargraniet, is 'n buigsame keuse wat by die meeste huisstyle aangepas kan word. En aangesien dit baie duursaam is, sal dit ook in hoë verkeersgebiede soos 'n gang werk. Dit kom in verskillende afwerkings, maar dit is die gepoleerde vorm wat die kleure en patrone volledig openbaar. Kleure wissel van blou en pers skakerings tot grys en olyfgroen, en hulle bevat dikwels roesrooi merke.

Granite floor tiles typically cost from £30 per m²/ $4/sq. ft. ($4 /case)for basic and uniform, black small format tiles. Expect to pay, on average, between £50-£70 per m²/ $14 for larger format tiles, that have a more interesting and colorful finish. The limitless variations of granite flooring colors and textures means that it is hard to put a price on some of the rare examples available. It is very possible to spend in excess of £150 per m²/$200 /sq.ft to find the perfect patterning for your floor.

2. LEIL

Maklik verdeel in verskillende diktes en beskikbaar met 'n tekstuurafwerking, leiklip werk goed in nat areas soos badkamers en kombuise (afhangend van wie kook!).

Slate sits at the cheaper end of the spectrum, costing as little as £10 per m²/$3.49/sq. ft. ($34.89 /case) from a high street or online supplier, up to £50 per m²/$11.00/sq. ft. for interesting colors and textures from specialist suppliers.

3. MARMER

Begin sy lewe as kalksteen, onder sekere omstandighede kristalliseer sy komponente om die are te vorm wat tipies is van marmer. In sy suiwerste vorm kan dit in 'n wye reeks ander skakerings gevind word, van verskeie grys tot groen en swart.

Marble floors come in at a similar price to granite, with an equal number of variations in color and texture on the market. It's as great in a kitchen as it is in a bathroom. Expect to pay from £50 per m²/$10.99/sq. ft for the most basic tile, to as much as £150 or £200 per m/$77.42/sq. ft. ($232.25 /case)² for decorative tiles or tiles with specialist color-ways and finishes.

4. KALKSTEEN

Occurring in many tones, from nearly white to the more common warm honey, as well as rarer greys and dark browns Limestone is often a rustic. Textures range from even-grained stones through to smoother types with fossils and coarser, open-textured varieties. Some can be polished to resemble marble. It can scratch easily as it's quite soft so be careful in kitchens. However, as it's resistant to mold and bacteria, it works really well as a bathroom flooring option.

There is a lot of variation in the price of limestone tiles. The cheapest you will come across are around £30 per m² for a basic option, the average price is between £50 – £80 per m²/ $2-$11 per sq. ft, but much like granite and marble, you can end up spending up to £200 per m²/($200.00 /case)².

5. TRAVERTYN

Travertyn het 'n poreuse oppervlak met klein gaatjies wat dit 'n sponsagtige voorkoms gee; hoër graad, premium travertyn het minder pitte met 'n meer lewendige kleur. Dit kan klaar gevul van sommige verskaffers verkry word; anders sal dit in situ ingevul moet word. Wanneer dit korrek geïnstalleer is, is travertyn een van die duursaamste klippe vir badkamers en storte.

The cheapest travertine options are very affordable, starting from around £15 to £30 per m²/$468/case and giving a similar effect to limestone. The most you will look at spending on travertine tiles is around £70 per m²/ $50.30/sq. ft, $133.02 /case.

WATTER NATUURLIKE KLIP AFWERKING MOET JY VIR JOU TEËLS KIES?

Die afwerking wat jy kies, sal die algehele voorkoms van jou teëls en, as gevolg daarvan, jou kamer beïnvloed. Hierdie woordelys vertel jou wat is wat in vloerteëlafwerkings.

• Geslyp – a smooth, matt surface for a natural look.
• Het getuimel – an aged or distressed finish created by the tumbling process, which uses a machine with water and stones to give softer edges.
• Riven – stone, usually slate, is split to expose the natural texture for a rustic look.
• Geborsel – a finish that is created by stiff bristles for a slightly rough appearance.
• Gehamer – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• Gekussing – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• Gepoleer – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• Gevlam – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

WAT IS DIE NADELE VAN KLIPVLOER?

Die dinge waarna u moet kyk wanneer u natuurlike klipvloere in u huis oorweeg, is die koste en die instandhouding. Sommige soorte klip benodig meer gereelde verseëling aangesien hulle poreus is en die risiko loop om te vervaag en te kraak. Jy moet ook aandag gee aan hul duursaamheid aangesien sommige soorte klipvloere makliker krap as ander. Daarbenewens kan hulle ook baie moeilik en duur wees om te verwyder.

Klipteëls kan koud en hard onder die voete wees, en dit moet in ag geneem word wanneer jy besluit waar om dit te lê. In 'n kamer wat suid wys, sal klip die omgewingstemperatuur aanneem en warm word met die son, maar as jy 'n kamer wat noord wys wat die potensiaal het om koud te word, is 'n klipvloer dalk nie die ideale keuse nie. Dit gesê, jy kan 'n klipvloer met 'n mat versag. 

China and glass will almost certainly break if dropped on a solid stone floor. Some polished surfaces can be slippery in bathrooms, but there are textured tiles with non-slip finishes. The best way to find out if a floor covering is suitable for your space is to ask your supplier; if your selected tile isn’t appropriate, they will be able to suggest a similar option that is.

IS KLIPVLOETTEËLS VERENIGBAAR MET ONDERVLOERVERWARMING?

Solid stone floor tiles are the perfect partner for underfloor heating because of the ease at which it absorbs and emits heat. This can be especially useful in a bathroom or kitchen. Not only will it feel pleasant under bare feet, but it is also an effective way of reducing the risk of damp because of the constant ambient temperature in the room.

HOE OM KLIP VLOETTEËLS TE LÊ

It is possible to tile a floor yourself if you're a keen DIYer with the correct tools, time, patience and you don’t mind making one or two mistakes. For the sake of a weekend’s work, you could use the money van installasiekoste elders. As jy besluit om dit self te lê, doen eers jou huiswerk of laat ten minste 'n professionele persoon die werk vir jou assesseer.

This said, many suppliers recommend professional fitting for natural stone, so if you're not confident in your abilities it may be worth getting the help of a professional if you want the perfect finish – especially if you've spent a lot of money on your natural stone floor tiles. 

Other considerations include whether your joists will take the weight of large tiles or thick flagstones – timber floors may need strengthening. 

HOE OM NATUURLIKE KLIP VLOETTEËLS TE ONDERHOU

Natural floor tiles will need to be sealed to prevent damage, staining, and to avoid repairing stone floors yourself. Your supplier or installer will be able to recommend the most appropriate products to use and should provide you with advice on looking after your chosen material. Once you have the correct product, cleaning stone floor tiles is a simple job.

Using cleaning products that aren’t recommended can leave behind a film, which can attract dirt and may need chemical removal at a later date. Regular sweeping will keep loose dirt away and, if needed, stone can be professionally cleaned and restored.