5 parimat tüüpi kivipõrandat kööki, vannituba ja palju muud

Erinevat tüüpi kivipõrandad sobivad enamikus tubades, olenemata sellest, kas teil on kaasaegne või kaasaegne kodu. Looduslikust kivist plaadid köögis on tegelikult üks populaarsemaid välimusi. Kuigi need on ilus valik ka vannituppa ja esikusse. Ja mitte ainult välimus ei muuda looduslikust kivist põrandakatet usaldusväärseks valikuks.

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.

KAS LOODUSKIVI ON HEA KÖÖGI PÕRANDALE?

Köögis kasutatav looduslikust kivist põrandakate annab nii stiili kui ka funktsionaalsuse. Vastupidav, kauakestev graniit on populaarne valik, mida kasutatakse sageli ka tööpindade jaoks, samas kui lubjakivi annab sooja maalähedase viimistluse ja see ei kulu samuti kergesti. Ideaalne, kui teie köögipinnal on palju käia. 

KUI PALJU LOODUSKIVI PÕRANDAD MAKSAB?

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. 

USA-s võite lihtsalt installimise eest maksta 8–18 dollarit. Unikaalsemate kujundustega, mis maksavad rohkem.

MILLINE KIVI ON PARIM PÕRANDA?

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. GRANIIT

Saadaval laias värvivalikus, sageli mineraallaikude või peenete soontega graniidiga, on paindlik valik, mida saab kohandada enamiku majade stiilidega. Ja kuna see on väga vastupidav, töötab see ka suure liiklusega kohtades, näiteks koridoris. Seda on erineva viimistlusega, kuid just poleeritud vorm paljastab täielikult värvid ja mustrid. Värvitoonid ulatuvad sinistest ja lilladest kuni halli ja oliivroheliseni ning neil on sageli roostepunased märgid.

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. KILTKIVI

Kergesti erineva paksusega jaotav ja tekstureeritud viimistlusega kiltkivi sobib hästi märgades kohtades, nagu vannituba ja köök (olenevalt sellest, kes süüa teeb!).

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. MARMORI

Alustades oma eluiga lubjakivina, kristalliseeruvad teatud tingimustel selle komponendid, moodustades marmorile omased sooned. Kõige puhtamal kujul võib seda leida paljudes teistes toonides, alates erinevatest hallidest kuni rohelise ja mustani.

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. LUBJAKIVI

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. TRAVERTIIN

Travertiinil on poorne pind väikeste aukudega, mis annavad sellele käsnataolise välimuse; Kõrgema kvaliteediga esmaklassilises travertiinis on vähem süvendeid ja erksamat värvi. Seda saab hankida mõnelt tarnijalt valmistäidisena; vastasel juhul tuleb see täita kohapeal. Õigesti paigaldatuna on travertiin üks vastupidavamaid kive vannituppa ja duširuumi.

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.

MILLISE LOODUSKIVI VIIMISTLUSE PEAKSID OMA PLAATIDE VÄLJA VALIMA?

Teie valitud viimistlus mõjutab teie plaatide üldist välimust ja selle tulemusena teie ruumi. See sõnastik ütleb teile, mis on põrandaplaatide viimistlusega.

• Lihvitud – a smooth, matt surface for a natural look.
• Kukkunud – 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.
• Harjatud – a finish that is created by stiff bristles for a slightly rough appearance.
• Haamriga löödud – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• Patjastatud – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• Lihvitud – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• Põlenud – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

MIS ON KIVIPÕRANDADE MIINUSED?

Looduslikust kivist põrandakatet oma kodus kaaludes tuleb tähelepanu pöörata kuludele ja hooldusele. Teatud tüüpi kivid vajavad korrapärasemat tihendamist, kuna need on poorsed ning võivad pleekida ja praguneda. Samuti peaksite pöörama tähelepanu nende vastupidavusele, kuna teatud tüüpi kivipõrandad kriimustuvad kergemini kui teised. Lisaks võib nende eemaldamine olla väga raske ja kulukas.

Kiviplaadid võivad jalgade all olla külmad ja kõvad ning seda tuleb plaatide paigaldamisel arvesse võtta. Lõunapoolses ruumis võtab kivi vastu ümbritseva õhu temperatuuri ja soojeneb päikese käes, kuid kui teil on põhjapoolne ruum, mis võib külmuda, ei pruugi kivipõrand olla ideaalne valik. Seda öeldes saate vaibaga kivipõrandat pehmendada. 

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.

KAS KIVIPÕRANDAPLAADID ÜHIB PÕRANDAKÜTTEGA?

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.

KUIDAS PAKKADA KIVI PÕRANDAPLADE

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 paigalduskuludest mujal. Kui otsustate selle ise laduda, tehke esmalt kodutöö või laske vähemalt professionaalil seda tööd teie eest hinnata.

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. 

KUIDAS HOOLDADA LOODUSLIKUID KIVI PÕRANDAPLAADE

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.