5 nan pi bon kalite planche wòch pou kwizin, twalèt ak plis ankò

Diferan kalite planche wòch ap travay nan pifò chanm yo, si ou gen yon kay kontanporen oswa modèn. Mozayik wòch natirèl nan kwizin se aktyèlman youn nan sanble yo ki pi popilè. Pandan ke yo fè yon opsyon bèl pou twalèt ak koulwa tou. Epi, li pa jis sanble ki fè planche wòch natirèl yon chwa solid swa.

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.

ESKE WÒCH NATIRÈL BON POU PLAQUE KIzin?

Planche wòch natirèl yo itilize nan kwizin pral bay tou de style ak fonctionnalités. Dirab, ki dire lontan, granit se yon chwa popilè ki souvan itilize pou kontwa tou pandan kalkè pral bay yon fini cho Rustic epi li pa pral chire fasil tou. Ideyal si espas kwizin ou a jwenn anpil pye. 

KONBYEN PLANCHE NATIRÈL WÒCH KWE?

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. 

Ozetazini ou ka espere peye nenpòt bagay ki soti nan $8 a $18 pou jis enstalasyon. Avèk plis desen inik koute plis.

KI PI BON WÒCH POU PLACHE?

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

Disponib nan yon pakèt koulè, souvan ak tach mineral oswa granit sibtil venin se yon chwa fleksib ki ka adapte nan pifò estil kay. Epi kòm li trè dirab li pral travay nan zòn gwo trafik tankou yon koulwa tou. Li vini nan diferan fini, men li se fòm nan poli ki konplètman revele koulè yo ak modèl. Koulè varye ant ble ak koulè wouj violèt jiska gri ak vèt oliv, epi yo souvan gen ladan mak wouj wouye.

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. ADWAS

Fasil divize an epesè divès kalite epi li disponib ak yon fini tèkstur, adwaz travay byen nan zòn mouye tankou twalèt ak kwizin (depann sou ki moun ki ap kwit manje!).

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

Kòmanse lavi li kòm kalkè, nan sèten kondisyon eleman li yo kristalize yo fòme venn yo tipik nan mab. Nan fòm pi bon kalite li yo, li ka jwenn nan yon pakèt lòt tout koulè, soti nan divès gri rive nan vèt ak nwa.

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. CALKÈ

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 gen yon sifas ki mouye ak ti twou ki ba li yon aparans eponj tankou; pi wo klas, travertin prim gen mwens twou ak yon koulè ki pi vibran. Li ka jwenn pare-plen nan kèk founisè; otreman li pral bezwen ranpli in situ. Lè enstale kòrèkteman, travertin se youn nan wòch ki pi dirab pou twalèt ak douch.

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.

KI FINI WÒCH NATIRÈL OU DWE CHWAZI POU MOZIL OU?

Fini ou chwazi a pral afekte gade an jeneral nan mozayik ou yo ak, kòm yon rezilta, chanm ou. Glosè sa a di ou sa ki nan fini mozayik etaj.

• Afine – a smooth, matt surface for a natural look.
• Tonbe – 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.
• Bwose – a finish that is created by stiff bristles for a slightly rough appearance.
• Mato – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• Zòrye – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• Poli – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• Flamed – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

KI DEZAVANTAJ PLANCHE WÒCH?

Bagay ou dwe gade deyò pou lè w ap konsidere planche wòch natirèl nan kay ou a se pri a ak antretyen an. Gen kèk kalite wòch ki bezwen plis sele regilye paske yo pore ak risk pou yo manyak ak fann. Ou ta dwe tou peye atansyon sou durability yo kòm kèk kalite planche wòch grate pi fasil pase lòt moun. Anplis de sa, yo kapab tou trè difisil ak chè yo retire.

Mozayik wòch yo ka frèt ak difisil anba pye, ak sa a bezwen yo dwe konsidere lè w ap deside ki kote yo mete li. Nan yon chanm ki fè fas a sid, wòch pral adopte tanperati anbyen ak cho ak solèy la, men si ou gen yon chanm ki fè fas a nò ki gen potansyèl pou vin frèt, yon etaj wòch pa ka chwa ideyal la. Sa a te di, ou ka adousi yon etaj wòch ak yon tapi. 

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.

Èske mozayik etaj wòch yo konpatib ak chofaj anba planche?

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.

KIJAN POU POZE MOZAYAL PÒT WÒCH

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 nan depans enstalasyon yon lòt kote. Si ou deside mete li tèt ou, fè devwa ou an premye oswa omwen fè yon pwofesyonèl evalye travay la pou ou.

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. 

KIJAN POU ENTRETYE NATIRÈL NATIRÈL MOzayik etaj

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.