5 o'r mathau gorau o loriau carreg ar gyfer ceginau, ystafelloedd ymolchi a mwy

Bydd gwahanol fathau o loriau carreg yn gweithio yn y rhan fwyaf o ystafelloedd, p'un a oes gennych gartref cyfoes neu gartref modern. Teils carreg naturiol mewn ceginau mewn gwirionedd yw un o'r edrychiadau mwyaf poblogaidd. Er eu bod yn gwneud opsiwn hardd ar gyfer ystafelloedd ymolchi a chynteddau hefyd. Ac, nid edrychiadau yn unig sy'n gwneud lloriau carreg naturiol yn ddewis cadarn ychwaith.

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.

A YW CERRIG NATURIOL YN DDA AR GYFER LLAWR Y GEGIN?

Bydd lloriau carreg naturiol a ddefnyddir mewn ceginau yn darparu arddull ac ymarferoldeb. Mae gwenithfaen gwydn, hirhoedlog, yn ddewis poblogaidd a ddefnyddir yn aml ar gyfer countertops hefyd, tra bydd calchfaen yn rhoi gorffeniad gwledig cynnes ac ni fydd yn gwisgo'n hawdd chwaith. Yn ddelfrydol os bydd llawer o ymwelwyr yn eich gofod cegin. 

FAINT MAE LLAWR CERRIG NATURIOL YN EI GOstio?

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. 

Yn yr UD gallwch ddisgwyl talu unrhyw beth o $8 i $18 am osod yn unig. Gyda dyluniadau mwy unigryw yn costio mwy.

PETH YW'R GARREG ORAU AR GYFER LLAWR?

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. EFFAITH

Ar gael mewn sbectrwm eang o liwiau, yn aml gyda smotiau mwynau neu wenithfaen gwythiennau cynnil yn ddewis hyblyg y gellir ei addasu i'r rhan fwyaf o arddulliau tai. A chan ei fod yn wydn iawn bydd yn gweithio mewn ardaloedd traffig uchel fel cyntedd hefyd. Daw mewn gwahanol orffeniadau, ond y ffurf gaboledig sy'n datgelu'r lliwiau a'r patrymau yn llawn. Amrediad lliwgar o arlliwiau glas a phorffor i wyrdd llwyd ac olewydd, ac maent yn aml yn cynnwys marciau coch rhydlyd.

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. LLECHI

Wedi'i rannu'n hawdd i wahanol drwch ac ar gael gyda gorffeniad gweadog, mae llechen yn gweithio'n dda mewn mannau gwlyb fel ystafelloedd ymolchi a cheginau (yn dibynnu ar bwy sy'n coginio!).

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. MARW

Gan ddechrau ei oes fel calchfaen, o dan rai amodau mae ei gydrannau'n crisialu i ffurfio'r gwythiennau sy'n nodweddiadol o farmor. Yn ei ffurf buraf, gellir ei ddarganfod mewn ystod eang o arlliwiau eraill, o lwydion amrywiol i wyrdd a du.

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. CALCHGYLCH

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. TRAVERTINE

Mae gan Travertine arwyneb mandyllog gyda thyllau bach sy'n rhoi golwg tebyg i sbwng iddo; gradd uwch, travertine premiwm llai o byllau gyda lliw mwy bywiog. Gellir ei gyrchu'n barod gan rai cyflenwyr; fel arall bydd angen ei llenwi yn y fan a'r lle. Pan gaiff ei osod yn gywir, travertine yw un o'r cerrig mwyaf gwydn ar gyfer ystafelloedd ymolchi a chawodydd.

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.

PA GARREG NATURIOL EI GORFFEN DDYLAI CHI EI DDEWIS AR GYFER EICH TEILS?

Bydd y gorffeniad a ddewiswch yn effeithio ar edrychiad cyffredinol eich teils ac, o ganlyniad, eich ystafell. Mae'r eirfa hon yn dweud wrthych beth yw beth mewn gorffeniadau teils llawr.

• Honed – a smooth, matt surface for a natural look.
• Tymbl – 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.
• Brwsio – a finish that is created by stiff bristles for a slightly rough appearance.
• Morthwylio – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• Clustog – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• sgleinio – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• Yn fflamio – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

BETH YW ANFANTEISION LLAWR CERRIG?

Y pethau i gadw llygad amdanynt pan fyddwch chi'n ystyried lloriau carreg naturiol yn eich cartref yw'r gost a'r gwaith cynnal a chadw. Mae angen selio rhai mathau o gerrig yn fwy rheolaidd gan eu bod yn fandyllog ac mewn perygl o bylu a chracio. Dylech hefyd roi sylw i'w gwydnwch gan fod rhai mathau o loriau carreg yn crafu'n haws nag eraill. Yn ogystal, gallant hefyd fod yn anodd iawn ac yn ddrud i'w tynnu.

Gall teils carreg fod yn oer ac yn galed dan draed, ac mae angen ystyried hyn wrth benderfynu ble i'w gosod. Mewn ystafell sy'n wynebu'r de, bydd carreg yn mabwysiadu'r tymheredd amgylchynol ac yn gynnes gyda'r haul, ond os oes gennych ystafell sy'n wynebu'r gogledd sydd â'r potensial i ddod yn oer, efallai na fydd llawr carreg yn ddewis delfrydol. Wedi dweud hyn, gallwch chi feddalu llawr carreg gyda ryg. 

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.

A YW TEILS LLAWR CERRIG YN GYDWEDDU Â GWRESOGAETH DAN Y LLAWR?

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.

SUT I OSOD TEILS LLAWR CERRIG

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 costau gosod mewn mannau eraill. Os penderfynwch ei osod eich hun, gwnewch eich gwaith cartref yn gyntaf neu o leiaf trefnwch i weithiwr proffesiynol asesu'r swydd i chi.

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. 

SUT I GYNNAL TEILS LLAWR CERRIG NATURIOL

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.