Sukalde, bainugela eta abarrentzako harrizko zoru onenetariko 5

Harrizko zoru mota ezberdinek gela gehienetan funtzionatuko dute, etxe garaikidea edo modernoa izan. Sukaldeetako harri naturalaren teila itxura ezagunenetako bat da. Bainugela eta korridoreetarako ere aukera ederra egiten dute. Eta ez dira itxurak soilik harri naturalaren zoladura aukera sendoa bihurtzen dutenak.

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.

HARRI NATURALA ONA AL DA SUKALDE LURRetarako?

Sukaldeetan erabiltzen den harri naturaleko zoruak estiloa eta funtzionaltasuna emango ditu. Iraunkorra, iraunkorra, granitoa da, sarritan kontagailuetarako ere erabiltzen den aukera ezagun bat, kareharriak landa-akabera beroa emango duen bitartean eta ez da erraz higatzen. Aproposa zure sukaldeko espazioak oinez asko jasotzen baditu. 

ZENBAT KOSTATZEN DU HARRI NATURALAK ZORUAK?

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. 

AEBetan 8 $ eta 18 $ arteko ezer ordaintzea espero dezakezu instalazioagatik. Gehiago kostatzen diren diseinu berezi gehiagorekin.

ZEIN DA HARRI HOBERENA LURRAK EGITEKO?

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. GRANITOA

Kolore espektro zabalean eskuragarri, sarritan mineral-puntuekin edo granito ildo sotilarekin, etxe-estilo gehienetara egokitu daitekeen aukera malgua da. Eta oso iraunkorra denez, trafiko handiko guneetan ere funtzionatuko du korridore batean bezala. Akabera ezberdinetan dago, baina koloreak eta ereduak guztiz agerian uzten dituen forma leundua da. Koloreak tonu urdin eta moreetatik hasi eta gris eta oliba berderaino daude, eta sarritan herdoildutako marka gorria izaten dute.

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. ARLARITZA

Erraz banatzen den lodiera ezberdinetan eta testuradun akabera batekin eskuragarri, arbelak ondo funtzionatzen du gune hezeetan, hala nola bainugelak eta sukaldeak (sukaldatzen ari denaren arabera!).

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. MARMOLA

Bere bizitza kareharri gisa hasita, baldintza jakin batzuetan bere osagaiak kristalizatu egiten dira marmolaren ohiko zainak eratuz. Bere forma garbienean, beste tonu ugaritan aurki daiteke, hainbat grisetatik hasi eta berde eta beltzeraino.

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. KAREHARRIA

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. TRABERTINOA

Trabertinoak azal porotsua du, zulo txikiekin, belaki itxura ematen diotenak; goi mailako trabertinoak hobi gutxiago ditu kolore biziagoarekin. Hornitzaile batzuengandik prest beteta lor daiteke; bestela in situ bete beharko da. Behar bezala instalatuta dagoenean, trabertinoa bainugeletarako eta dutxarako harri iraunkorrenetako bat da.

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.

ZEIN HARRI NATURAL AKAERA AUKERATU BEHAR DUZUE ZURE FITXETARAKO?

Aukeratzen duzun akaberak zure baldosen itxura orokorrari eta, ondorioz, zure gelari eragingo dio. Glosario honek lurreko baldosen akaberetan zer den esaten dizu.

• Ondua – a smooth, matt surface for a natural look.
• Erordua – 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.
• Eskuilatua – a finish that is created by stiff bristles for a slightly rough appearance.
• Mailukatua – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• Burkoduna – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• Leundua – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• Sugarra – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

ZEINTZUK DIRA HARRIZKO ZORUAREN DESABANTAILAK?

Zure etxean harri naturala zoladura kontuan hartzen duzunean kontuan hartu beharreko gauzak kostua eta mantentze-lanak dira. Harri-mota batzuek zigilatze erregularagoa behar dute, porotsuak baitira eta lausotzeko eta pitzatzeko arriskua baitute. Haien iraunkortasunari ere erreparatu behar diozu harrizko zoru mota batzuek beste batzuk baino errazago urratzen baitute. Gainera, kentzea oso zaila eta garestia ere izan daiteke.

Harrizko teilak hotzak eta gogorrak izan daitezke oin azpian, eta hori kontuan hartu behar da non jarri erabakitzerakoan. Hegoaldera begira dagoen gela batean, harriak giro-tenperatura hartuko du eta eguzkiarekin berotuko du, baina hotza izateko aukera duen iparraldera begira dagoen gela bat baduzu, baliteke harrizko zorua ez izatea aukera aproposa. Hau esanda, alfonbra batekin harrizko zorua leundu dezakezu. 

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.

HARRIZKO LURU-BELULAK BATERAGARRIAK AL DIRA LURPEKO BEROKETAKIN?

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.

NOLA JARRI HARRIZKO BELULAK

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 beste nonbait instalatzeko kostuak. Zuk zeuk ezartzea erabakitzen baduzu, egin etxeko lanak lehenik edo, gutxienez, profesional batek ebaluatuko dizu lana.

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. 

NOLA MANTENDU HARRI NATURALAKO LUZEA

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.