5 dos mellores tipos de chan de pedra para cociñas, baños e moito máis

Na maioría das habitacións funcionarán diferentes tipos de chan de pedra, tanto se ten unha casa contemporánea como moderna. As tellas de pedra natural nas cociñas son en realidade un dos looks máis populares. Aínda que tamén son unha fermosa opción para baños e corredores. E non só o aspecto fai que o chan de pedra natural sexa unha opción sólida.

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.

É BOA A PEDRA NATURAL PARA OS PISOS DE COCIÑA?

O chan de pedra natural usado nas cociñas proporcionará estilo e funcionalidade. O granito duradeiro e de longa duración é unha opción popular que se usa a miúdo tamén para encimeras, mentres que a pedra caliza dará un acabado rústico cálido e tampouco se desgastará facilmente. Ideal se a túa cociña recibe moito paso. 

CANTO CUSTA O PAVIMENTO DE PEDRA NATURAL?

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. 

Nos EE. UU. pode esperar pagar entre $ 8 e $ 18 por só instalación. Con deseños máis exclusivos que custan máis.

CAL É A MELLOR PEDRA PARA PAVIMENTOS?

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. GRANITO

Dispoñible nun amplo espectro de cores, moitas veces con motas minerais ou granito con vetas sutís é unha opción flexible que se pode adaptar á maioría dos estilos de casa. E como é moi duradeiro, tamén funcionará en zonas de alto tráfico como un corredor. Vén en diferentes acabados, pero é a forma pulida que revela plenamente as cores e os patróns. As cores van desde tons azuis e roxos ata grises e verde oliva, e adoitan incluír marcas vermellas oxidadas.

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. LOIXA

Fácil de dividir en varios grosores e dispoñible cun acabado texturizado, a lousa funciona ben en zonas húmidas como baños e cociñas (dependendo de quen estea a cociñar!).

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. MÁRMORE

Comezando a súa vida como pedra caliza, baixo certas condicións os seus compoñentes cristalizan formando as veas típicas do mármore. Na súa forma máis pura, pódese atopar nunha ampla gama de outros tons, desde varios grises ata verde e negro.

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. PEDRA CALIZA

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. TRAVERTINO

O travertino ten unha superficie porosa con pequenos orificios que lle dan un aspecto de esponxa; O travertino de calidade superior ten menos fosas cunha cor máis vibrante. Pódese obter xa recheo dalgúns provedores; en caso contrario deberá cubrirse in situ. Cando se instala correctamente, o travertino é unha das pedras máis duradeiras para baños e duchas.

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.

QUE ACABADO EN PEDRA NATURAL DEBERÍAS ESCOLLER PARA AS TÚAS BELUXAS?

O acabado que elixas afectará ao aspecto xeral das túas tellas e, como resultado, ao teu cuarto. Este glosario indícanos que é o que hai nos acabados de baldosas.

• Perfeccionado – a smooth, matt surface for a natural look.
• Caído – 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.
• Cepillado – a finish that is created by stiff bristles for a slightly rough appearance.
• Martelado – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• Almofada – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• Pulido – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• Flameado – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

CALES SON AS DESVANTAXES DOS PAVIMENTOS DE PEDRA?

O que debes ter en conta cando estás considerando o chan de pedra natural na túa casa é o custo e o mantemento. Algúns tipos de pedra necesitan un selado máis regular xa que son porosos e corren o risco de desvanecerse e racharse. Tamén debes prestar atención á súa durabilidade, xa que algúns tipos de chan de pedra rascan máis facilmente que outros. Ademais, tamén poden ser moi difíciles e caros de eliminar.

As tellas de pedra poden estar frías e duras baixo os pés, e isto debe terse en conta ao decidir onde colocalas. Nunha habitación orientada ao sur, a pedra adoptará a temperatura ambiente e quente co sol, pero se tes unha habitación orientada ao norte que ten o potencial de facerse frío, un chan de pedra pode non ser a opción ideal. Dito isto, podes suavizar un chan de pedra cunha alfombra. 

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.

SON COMPATIBLES AS BELDOSAS DE PEDRA COA CALEFACCIÓN POR RAYOS?

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.

COMO POÑER LAS BELULAS DE PEDRA

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 dos custos de instalación noutro lugar. Se decides colocalo por ti mesmo, fai a túa tarefa primeiro ou, polo menos, fai que un profesional che avalúe o traballo.

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. 

COMO MANTER AS BELLEZAS DE PEDRA NATURAL

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.