Diferents tipus de sòls de pedra funcionaran a la majoria de les habitacions, tant si teniu una casa contemporània com una moderna. Les rajoles de pedra natural a les cuines són en realitat un dels aspectes més populars. Tot i que també són una bonica opció per a banys i passadissos. I no només l'aspecte fa que els sòls de pedra natural siguin una opció sòlida.
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.
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Els sòls de pedra natural utilitzats a les cuines proporcionaran estil i funcionalitat. El granit durador i de llarga durada és una opció popular que també s'utilitza sovint per a taulells, mentre que la pedra calcària donarà un acabat rústic càlid i tampoc es desgastarà fàcilment. Ideal si l'espai de la teva cuina rep molt de pas.
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.
Als Estats Units, podeu esperar pagar entre 8 i 18 dòlars només per la instal·lació. Amb dissenys més únics que costen més.
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.
Disponible en un ampli espectre de colors, sovint amb taques minerals o subtils vetes de granit és una opció flexible que es pot adaptar a la majoria d'estils de casa. I com que és molt durador, també funcionarà en zones de gran trànsit com un passadís. Es presenta en diferents acabats, però és la forma polida la que revela completament els colors i els patrons. Els colors van des de tons blaus i morats fins a gris i verd oliva, i sovint inclouen marques vermelles rovellades.
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.
Es divideix fàcilment en diversos gruixos i està disponible amb un acabat texturat, la pissarra funciona bé en zones humides com banys i cuines (segons qui estigui cuinant!).
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.
Començant la seva vida com a pedra calcària, sota determinades condicions els seus components cristal·litzen formant les vetes pròpies del marbre. En la seva forma més pura, es pot trobar en una àmplia gamma d'altres tons, des de diversos grisos fins al verd i el negre.
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.
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.
El travertí té una superfície porosa amb petits forats que li donen un aspecte d'esponja; El travertí premium de grau superior té menys fosses amb un color més vibrant. Es pot obtenir ja omplert d'alguns proveïdors; en cas contrari caldrà omplir-lo in situ. Quan s'instal·la correctament, el travertí és una de les pedres més duradores per a banys i dutxes.
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.
L'acabat que trieu afectarà l'aspecte general de les vostres rajoles i, per tant, la vostra habitació. Aquest glossari us explica què és el que hi ha en els acabats de rajoles.
Les coses a tenir en compte quan esteu considerant un sòl de pedra natural a la vostra llar són el cost i el manteniment. Alguns tipus de pedres necessiten un segellat més regular, ja que són porosos i corren el risc d'esvair-se i esquerdar-se. També hauríeu de parar atenció a la seva durabilitat, ja que alguns tipus de sòls de pedra es ratllen més fàcilment que d'altres. A més, també poden ser molt difícils i costoses d'eliminar.
Les rajoles de pedra poden ser fredes i dures sota els peus, i això s'ha de tenir en compte a l'hora de decidir on col·locar-les. En una habitació orientada al sud, la pedra adoptarà la temperatura ambient i s'escalfarà amb el sol, però si teniu una habitació orientada al nord que té el potencial de fer-se fred, un terra de pedra pot no ser l'opció ideal. Dit això, podeu suavitzar un terra de pedra amb una catifa.
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.
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.
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 dels costos d'instal·lació en altres llocs. Si decidiu posar-lo vosaltres mateixos, feu els deures primer o, almenys, feu que un professional us avaluï la feina.
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.
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.