5 jinis lantai watu sing paling apik kanggo pawon, jedhing lan liya-liyane

Jinis-jinis lantai watu sing beda-beda bakal bisa digunakake ing pirang-pirang kamar, apa sampeyan duwe omah kontemporer utawa modern. Kothak watu alam ing pawon sejatine minangka salah sawijining tampilan sing paling populer. Nalika nggawe pilihan sing apik kanggo jedhing lan lorong uga. Lan, ora mung tampilan sing nggawe jogan watu alam dadi pilihan sing padhet.

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.

APA WATU ALAM PIYE PIYE PIYE LANGIT Pawon?

Lantai watu alam sing digunakake ing pawon bakal nyedhiyakake gaya lan fungsi. Granit sing awet, tahan lama, minangka pilihan populer sing asring digunakake kanggo countertops uga nalika watu gamping bakal menehi finish pedesaan sing anget lan ora gampang rusak. Becik yen ruang pawon sampeyan entuk akeh footfall. 

HARGA LANTAI BATU ALAM pira?

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. 

Ing AS sampeyan bisa nyana kanggo mbayar apa wae saka $8 kanggo $18 mung instalasi. Kanthi desain sing luwih unik kanthi biaya luwih akeh.

Endi watu sing paling apik kanggo 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

Kasedhiya ing spektrum saka sudhut werna, asring karo specks Mineral utawa subtle veining granit pilihan fleksibel sing bisa dicocogake kanggo paling gaya house. Lan amarga awet banget, bakal bisa digunakake ing wilayah lalu lintas sing dhuwur kaya lorong uga. Nerangake ing macem-macem finish, nanging iku wangun polesan sing kebak mbukak werna lan pola. Werna warna saka warna biru lan ungu nganti abu-abu lan ijo zaitun, lan asring ana tandha abang sing karat.

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. SULAWESI

Gampang dipérang dadi macem-macem kekandelan lan kasedhiya kanthi tekstur tekstur, slate bisa dianggo kanthi apik ing wilayah teles kaya jedhing lan pawon (gumantung saka sing masak!).

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

Miwiti uripe minangka watu gamping, ing kahanan tartamtu, komponen-komponen kasebut dadi kristal kanggo mbentuk urat khas marmer. Ing wangun sing paling murni, bisa ditemokake ing macem-macem warna liyane, saka macem-macem werna abu-abu nganti ijo lan ireng.

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. KAREP

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 nduweni permukaan keropos kanthi bolongan cilik sing menehi tampilan kaya spons; kelas sing luwih dhuwur, travertine premium wis kurang pit karo werna luwih sregep. Iku bisa sumber siap-kapenuhan saka sawetara supplier; yen ora, kudu diisi ing situ. Nalika dipasang kanthi bener, travertine minangka salah sawijining watu sing paling awet kanggo jedhing lan 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 ALAM Endi sing kudu sampeyan pilih kanggo ubin?

Rampung sing sampeyan pilih bakal mengaruhi tampilan sakabèhé ubin lan, minangka asil, kamar sampeyan. Glosarium iki ngandhani apa sing rampung ing kothak lantai.

• diajeni – a smooth, matt surface for a natural look.
• Gubrak – 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.
• Disikat – a finish that is created by stiff bristles for a slightly rough appearance.
• Dipalu – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• Dibantal – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• polesan – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• Dibakar – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

APA TEGESÉ STONE FLOORING ING BASA INGGRIS?

Bab sing kudu diwaspadai nalika nimbang lantai watu alam ing omah sampeyan yaiku biaya lan perawatan. Sawetara jinis watu mbutuhake panyegelan sing luwih reguler amarga keropos lan duwe risiko luntur lan retak. Sampeyan uga kudu menehi perhatian marang kekiatan amarga sawetara jinis lantai watu ngeruk luwih gampang tinimbang liyane. Kajaba iku, bisa uga angel banget lan larang kanggo mbusak.

Kothak watu bisa dadi kadhemen lan atos ing ngisor sikil, lan iki kudu dipikirake nalika mutusake ing ngendi arep dilebokake. Ing kamar sing madhep kidul, watu bakal nggunakake suhu sekitar lan anget karo srengenge, nanging yen sampeyan duwe kamar sing madhep lor sing bisa dadi kadhemen, lantai watu bisa uga ora dadi pilihan sing cocog. Iki ngandika, sampeyan bisa soften lantai watu karo karpet. 

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.

APA ubin lantai watu kompatibel karo pemanasan underfloor?

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 LAY STONE FLOOR TILES

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 instalasi ing papan liya. Yen sampeyan mutusake kanggo lay dhewe, ngerjakake peer dhisik utawa paling ora duwe profesional sing netepake proyek kasebut kanggo sampeyan.

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 NJAGA TETELAN 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.