5 af de bedste typer stengulve til køkkener, badeværelser og mere

Forskellige typer stengulve vil fungere i de fleste rum, uanset om du har et moderne eller et moderne hjem. Naturstensfliser i køkkener er faktisk et af de mest populære looks. Mens de også er en smuk mulighed for badeværelser og gange. Og det er heller ikke kun udseendet, der gør naturstensgulve til et solidt valg.

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.

ER NATURSTEN GODE TIL KØKKENGULV?

Naturstensgulve, der bruges i køkkener, vil give både stil og funktionalitet. Holdbar, langtidsholdbar granit er et populært valg, der også ofte bruges til bordplader, mens kalksten vil give en varm rustik finish, og den bliver heller ikke let slidt ned. Ideel, hvis din køkkenplads får meget fodfæste. 

HVOR MEGET KOSTER NATURSTENSGULV?

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. 

I USA kan du forvente at betale alt fra $8 til $18 for blot installation. Med flere unikke designs, der koster mere.

HVILKEN ER DEN BEDSTE STEN TIL GULV?

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. GRANIT

Tilgængelig i et bredt spektrum af farver, ofte med mineralpletter eller subtile granit, er et fleksibelt valg, der kan tilpasses de fleste husstile. Og da det er meget holdbart, vil det også fungere i områder med høj trafik som en gang. Det kommer i forskellige finish, men det er den polerede form, der fuldt ud afslører farverne og mønstrene. Farverne spænder fra blå og lilla nuancer til grå og olivengrøn, og de har ofte rustne røde markeringer.

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. SKIFFER

Skiferen kan nemt opdeles i forskellige tykkelser og fås med en tekstureret finish, og skifer fungerer godt i våde områder som badeværelser og køkkener (afhængigt af, hvem der laver mad!).

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. MARMOR

Starter sit liv som kalksten, og under visse forhold krystalliserer dets komponenter og danner de årer, der er typiske for marmor. I sin reneste form kan den findes i en lang række andre nuancer, fra forskellige grå til grøn og sort.

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. KALKSTEN

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. TRAVERTIN

Travertin har en porøs overflade med små huller, der giver den et svampelignende udseende; højere kvalitet, premium travertin har færre gruber med en mere levende farve. Det kan købes færdigfyldt fra nogle leverandører; ellers skal den udfyldes på stedet. Når den er installeret korrekt, er travertin en af ​​de mest holdbare sten til badeværelser og brusere.

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.

HVILKEN NATURSTENSLUT SKAL DU VÆLGE TIL DINE FLISER?

Den finish, du vælger, vil påvirke det overordnede udseende af dine fliser og som følge heraf dit værelse. Denne ordliste fortæller dig, hvad der er hvad i gulvfliser finish.

• Finpudset – a smooth, matt surface for a natural look.
• Tumlede – 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.
• Børstet – a finish that is created by stiff bristles for a slightly rough appearance.
• Hamret – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• Puder – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• Poleret – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• Flammet – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

HVAD ER ULEMPERNE VED STENGULV?

De ting, du skal være opmærksom på, når du overvejer naturstensgulve i dit hjem, er omkostningerne og vedligeholdelsen. Nogle typer sten har brug for mere regelmæssig tætning, da de er porøse og risikerer at falme og revne. Du bør også være opmærksom på deres holdbarhed, da nogle typer stengulve ridser lettere end andre. Derudover kan de også være meget svære og dyre at fjerne.

Stenfliser kan være kolde og hårde under fødderne, og det skal tages i betragtning, når man beslutter sig for, hvor de skal lægges. I et sydvendt rum vil sten antage den omgivende temperatur og varme sig med solen, men hvis du har et nordvendt rum, der har potentiale til at blive koldt, er et stengulv måske ikke det ideelle valg. Når det er sagt, kan du blødgøre et stengulv med et tæppe. 

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.

ER STENGULVFLSER KOMPATIBELE MED GULVVARME?

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.

SÅDAN LÆGGER DU STENGULVFLIS

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 af installationsomkostninger andetsteds. Hvis du beslutter dig for at lægge det selv, så lav dit hjemmearbejde først eller få i det mindste en professionel til at vurdere jobbet for dig.

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. 

SÅDAN VEDLIGEHOLDES GULVFLSER I NATURSTEN

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.