5 ntawm qhov zoo tshaj plaws hom pob zeb pem teb rau chav ua noj, chav dej thiab lwm yam

Ntau hom pob zeb hauv pem teb yuav ua haujlwm nyob rau hauv feem ntau chav, txawm tias koj muaj ib lub tsev niaj hnub los yog niaj hnub. Ntuj pob zeb vuas hauv chav ua noj yog qhov ua tau zoo tshaj plaws. Thaum lawv ua ib qho kev xaiv zoo nkauj rau cov chav da dej thiab hauv tsev thiab. Thiab, nws tsis yog tsuas yog zoo nkaus li uas ua rau ntuj pob zeb flooring ib qho kev xaiv zoo ib yam.

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.

Puas yog NATURAL stone zoo rau chav tsev mov?

Ntuj pob zeb flooring siv nyob rau hauv chav ua noj yuav muab ob qho tib si style thiab functionality. Durable, ntev-ntev, granite yog ib qho kev xaiv nrov uas feem ntau siv rau countertops ib yam nkaus thaum limestone yuav muab qhov sov rustic tiav thiab nws yuav tsis hnav yooj yim ib yam. Qhov zoo tshaj plaws yog tias koj qhov chaw chav ua noj tau txais kev poob qis heev. 

NATURAL STONE FLOORING NTAUB NTAWV PUAS YOG?

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. 

Hauv Asmeskas koj tuaj yeem cia siab tias yuav them txhua yam ntawm $ 8 txog $ 18 rau kev teeb tsa xwb. Nrog cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb raug nqi ntau dua.

YUAV UA LI CAS ZOO TSHAJ PLAWS RAU HAUV LUB ROOJ?

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. GRANITE

Muaj nyob rau hauv ib tug dav spectrum ntawm cov xim, feem ntau nrog cov ntxhia specks los yog hloov maj mam veining granite yog ib tug saj zawg zog xaiv uas yuav tsum tau yoog rau feem ntau cov tsev. Thiab raws li nws ruaj heev nws yuav ua hauj lwm nyob rau hauv siab tsheb thauj mus los zoo li ib txoj hauv kev thiab. Nws los ntawm kev sib txawv, tab sis nws yog daim ntawv polished uas qhia tag nrho cov xim thiab cov qauv. Colous ntau yam los ntawm xiav thiab ntshav ntxoov mus txog rau grey thiab txiv ntseej ntsuab, thiab lawv feem ntau suav nrog cov cim liab rusty.

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. LOJ

Yooj yim faib ua ntau yam thicknesses thiab muaj nrog cov ntaub ntawv tiav, slate ua haujlwm zoo hauv cov chaw ntub dej xws li chav dej thiab chav ua noj (nyob ntawm seb leej twg ua noj!).

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. MARBLE

Pib nws lub neej raws li limestone, nyob rau hauv tej yam kev mob nws cov Cheebtsam crystallize rau cov hlab ntsha ntawm marble. Nyob rau hauv nws daim ntawv purest, nws muaj peev xwm pom nyob rau hauv ntau yam ntawm lwm yam ntxoov, los ntawm ntau yam greys mus rau ntsuab thiab dub.

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. LIMESTONE

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

Travertine muaj qhov ntxeem tau nrog lub qhov me me uas muab nws zoo li daim txhuam cev; qib siab dua, hwm travertine muaj tsawg lub qhov nrog cov xim zoo nkauj dua. Nws tuaj yeem npaj tau los ntawm qee tus neeg muag khoom; txwv tsis pub nws yuav tsum tau sau rau hauv siteu. Thaum txhim kho kom raug, travertine yog ib lub pob zeb ruaj khov tshaj plaws rau chav dej thiab da dej.

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.

YUAV UA LI CAS NATURAL STONE YUAV UA LI CAS KOJ YUAV TSUM PAUB TIAS koj cov vuas?

Qhov ua tiav koj xaiv yuav cuam tshuam rau tag nrho saib ntawm koj cov vuas thiab, yog li ntawd, koj chav. Cov lus piav qhia no qhia koj tias dab tsi hauv pem teb pobzeb tiav.

• Honed – a smooth, matt surface for a natural look.
• Tumbled – 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.
• Txhuam – a finish that is created by stiff bristles for a slightly rough appearance.
• Rauj – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• Hauv ncoo – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• Polished – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• Flamed – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

YUAV UA LI CAS YUAV TSUM TAU TXAIS KEV PAB CUAM?

Tej yam uas yuav tsum tau saib xyuas thaum koj tab tom xav txog ntuj pob zeb hauv koj lub tsev yog tus nqi thiab kev saib xyuas. Qee hom pob zeb xav tau kev sib khi ntau dua li lawv cov ntxeem tau thiab khiav txoj kev pheej hmoo ntawm fading thiab tawg. Koj yuav tsum tau them sai sai rau lawv cov kav ntev li qee hom pob zeb hauv pem teb khawb yooj yim dua li lwm tus. Tsis tas li ntawd, lawv kuj tuaj yeem nyuaj heev thiab kim kom tshem tawm.

Pob zeb vuas tuaj yeem txias thiab tawv hauv qab, thiab qhov no yuav tsum tau txiav txim siab thaum txiav txim siab qhov twg los tso nws. Nyob rau hauv ib chav tsev sab qab teb, pob zeb yuav txais qhov kub thiab txias nrog lub hnub, tab sis yog tias koj muaj chav nyob sab qaum teb uas muaj peev xwm ua kom txias, lub pob zeb hauv pem teb yuav tsis yog qhov kev xaiv zoo tshaj plaws. Qhov no hais tias, koj tuaj yeem soften ib pob zeb hauv pem teb nrog ntaub pua plag. 

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.

Puas yog pob zeb hauv pem teb vuas siv tau nrog cov cua sov hauv qab?

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.

YUAV UA LI CAS THIAJ PAUB TIAS POB ZEB

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 ntawm cov nqi installation lwm qhov. Yog tias koj txiav txim siab tso koj tus kheej, ua koj cov homework ua ntej lossis tsawg kawg muaj tus kws tshaj lij ntsuas txoj haujlwm rau koj.

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. 

YUAV UA LI CAS RAU NATURAL STONE FLOOR Vuas

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.