5 jenis lantai batu terbaik untuk dapur, kamar mandi dan lainnya

Berbagai jenis lantai batu dapat digunakan di sebagian besar ruangan, baik Anda memiliki rumah kontemporer atau modern. Ubin batu alam di dapur sebenarnya adalah salah satu tampilan yang paling populer. Meskipun mereka juga merupakan pilihan yang indah untuk kamar mandi dan lorong. Dan, bukan hanya tampilannya saja yang membuat lantai batu alam menjadi pilihan tepat.

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.

APAKAH BATU ALAM BAIK UNTUK LANTAI DAPUR?

Lantai batu alam yang digunakan di dapur akan memberikan gaya dan fungsionalitas. Granit yang tahan lama dan tahan lama adalah pilihan populer yang sering digunakan untuk meja dapur, sementara batu kapur akan memberikan hasil akhir pedesaan yang hangat dan juga tidak mudah rusak. Ideal jika ruang dapur Anda banyak dilalui orang. 

BERAPA BIAYA LANTAI BATU ALAM?

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. 

Di AS, Anda dapat membayar mulai dari $8 hingga $18 hanya untuk pemasangan. Dengan desain yang lebih unik harganya lebih mahal.

BATU MANA YANG TERBAIK UNTUK LANTAI?

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. GRANIT

Tersedia dalam spektrum warna yang luas, seringkali dengan bintik mineral atau granit berurat halus adalah pilihan fleksibel yang dapat disesuaikan dengan sebagian besar gaya rumah. Dan karena sangat tahan lama, ia juga dapat digunakan di area dengan lalu lintas tinggi seperti lorong. Muncul dalam hasil akhir yang berbeda, tetapi bentuk yang dipoleslah yang sepenuhnya memperlihatkan warna dan pola. Warnanya berkisar dari warna biru dan ungu hingga abu-abu dan hijau zaitun, dan sering kali terdapat tanda merah berkarat.

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. batu tulis

Mudah dipecah menjadi berbagai ketebalan dan tersedia dengan hasil akhir bertekstur, batu tulis cocok digunakan di area basah seperti kamar mandi dan dapur (tergantung siapa yang memasak!).

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. MARMER

Memulai kehidupannya sebagai batu kapur, dalam kondisi tertentu komponennya mengkristal membentuk urat-urat khas marmer. Dalam bentuknya yang paling murni, ia dapat ditemukan dalam berbagai macam warna, mulai dari abu-abu hingga hijau dan hitam.

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. BATU KAPUR

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

Travertine memiliki permukaan berpori dengan lubang-lubang kecil yang membuatnya tampak seperti spons; kelas yang lebih tinggi, travertine premium memiliki lubang yang lebih sedikit dengan warna yang lebih cerah. Itu dapat diperoleh dari beberapa pemasok yang sudah jadi; jika tidak, maka harus diisi di tempatnya. Jika dipasang dengan benar, travertine adalah salah satu batu paling tahan lama untuk kamar mandi dan pancuran.

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.

FINISH BATU ALAMI MANA YANG HARUS ANDA PILIH UNTUK GENTENG ANDA?

Hasil akhir yang Anda pilih akan memengaruhi tampilan ubin Anda secara keseluruhan dan, sebagai hasilnya, ruangan Anda. Glosarium ini memberi tahu Anda apa yang ada di lapisan ubin lantai.

• Diasah – a smooth, matt surface for a natural look.
• Jatuh – an aged or distressed finish created by the tumbling process, which uses a machine with water and stones to give softer edges.
• Terbelah – stone, usually slate, is split to expose the natural texture for a rustic look.
• disikat – a finish that is created by stiff bristles for a slightly rough appearance.
• Dipalu – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• empuk – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• Dipoles – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• Dinyalakan – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

APA KEKURANGAN LANTAI BATU?

Hal yang harus diperhatikan ketika Anda mempertimbangkan lantai batu alam di rumah Anda adalah biaya dan perawatannya. Beberapa jenis batu memerlukan penyegelan yang lebih teratur karena berpori dan berisiko memudar dan retak. Anda juga harus memperhatikan daya tahannya karena beberapa jenis lantai batu lebih mudah tergores dibandingkan yang lain. Selain itu, penghapusannya juga sangat sulit dan mahal.

Ubin batu bisa terasa dingin dan keras di bawah kaki, dan ini perlu dipertimbangkan ketika memutuskan di mana akan meletakkannya. Pada ruangan yang menghadap ke selatan, batu akan mengikuti suhu sekitar dan hangat karena sinar matahari, namun jika Anda memiliki ruangan yang menghadap ke utara yang berpotensi menjadi dingin, lantai batu mungkin bukan pilihan ideal. Konon, Anda bisa melunakkan lantai batu dengan permadani. 

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.

APAKAH Ubin LANTAI BATU SESUAI DENGAN PEMANASAN DI BAWAH LANTAI?

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.

CARA PEMASANGAN Ubin LANTAI BATU

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 biaya pemasangan di tempat lain. Jika Anda memutuskan untuk melakukannya sendiri, kerjakan pekerjaan rumah Anda terlebih dahulu atau setidaknya mintalah seorang profesional menilai pekerjaan tersebut untuk Anda.

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. 

CARA MEMELIHARA GENTENG LANTAI BATU ALAM

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.