5 amin'ireo karazana gorodona vato tsara indrindra ho an'ny lakozia, efitra fandroana ary maro hafa

Ny karazana gorodona vato samihafa dia hiasa amin'ny ankamaroan'ny efitrano, na manana trano ankehitriny ianao na maoderina. Ny taila vato voajanahary ao an-dakozia dia iray amin'ireo endrika malaza indrindra. Na dia manao safidy tsara ho an'ny efitra fandroana sy ny lalantsara aza izy ireo. Ary, tsy ny bika ihany no mahatonga ny gorodona vato voajanahary ho safidy tsara.

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.

TSARA NY VATO NATURAL AZY AMIN'NY gorodona?

Ny gorodona vato voajanahary ampiasaina amin'ny lakozia dia hanome fomba sy fiasa. Ny granita mateza, maharitra, dia safidy malaza izay matetika ampiasaina amin'ny countertops ihany koa raha ny vatosokay dia hanome endrika rustic mafana ary tsy ho mora simba koa. Tena tsara raha mahazo tongotra be ny efitranonao. 

Ohatrinona ny vidin'ny gorodona vato voajanahary?

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. 

Any Etazonia dia afaka manantena ny handoa na inona na inona ianao manomboka amin'ny $8 ka hatramin'ny $18 ho an'ny fametrahana fotsiny. Miaraka amin'ny endrika tsy manam-paharoa kokoa mitentina lafo kokoa.

INONA NO VATO TSARA TSARA AMIN'NY gorodona?

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. GRANITA

Misy amin'ny loko isan-karazany, matetika miaraka amin'ny specks mineraly na ny granita veining subtle dia safidy mora ampiasaina izay azo ampifanarahana amin'ny ankamaroan'ny trano. Ary satria tena mateza izy io dia hiasa amin'ny faritra be fifamoivoizana toy ny lalantsara ihany koa. Izy io dia tonga amin'ny endriny samihafa, fa ny endrika voapoizina no mampiseho tanteraka ny loko sy ny lamina. Miloko manga sy volomparasy ka hatramin'ny volondavenona sy maitso oliva, ary matetika misy marika mena harafesina.

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. SAKAFO

Mora zaraina amin'ny hateviny isan-karazany ary azo atao amin'ny endriny vita amin'ny texture, ny slate dia miasa tsara amin'ny faritra mando toy ny efitra fandroana sy lakozia (miankina amin'izay mahandro!).

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. MARBRA

Manomboka toy ny vatosokay ny fiainany, ao anatin'ny toe-javatra sasany dia mivaingana ny singany ka mamorona lalan-dra mahazatra amin'ny marbra. Amin'ny endriny madio indrindra, dia hita amin'ny alokaloka maro hafa izy io, manomboka amin'ny volondavenona isan-karazany ka hatramin'ny maitso sy mainty.

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. SOKY

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 dia manana endrika porous misy lavaka kely izay manome azy ho toy ny sponjy; kilasy ambony kokoa, ny travertine premium dia manana lavaka kely kokoa miaraka amin'ny loko marevaka kokoa. Azo alaina efa vonona amin'ny mpamatsy sasany; raha tsy izany dia mila fenoina in situ. Rehefa apetraka tsara, ny travertine dia iray amin'ireo vato mateza indrindra ho an'ny efitra fandroana sy fandroana.

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.

INONA NO ATAON'NY VATO NATURAL TOKONY HIFIDY ANAO HO AN'NY TALA?

Ny famaranana nofidinao dia hisy fiantraikany amin'ny endrika ankapobeny amin'ny tailanao ary vokatr'izany, ny efitranonao. Ity glossary ity dia milaza aminao ny zavatra vita amin'ny gorodona.

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

INONA NO MAHASOA NY FOTOTRA VATO?

Ny zavatra tokony hojerena rehefa mandinika ny gorodona vato voajanahary ao an-tranonao dia ny vidiny sy ny fikojakojana. Ny karazana vato sasany dia mila famehezana tsy tapaka satria porous ary mety ho levona sy vaky. Tokony hojerenao ihany koa ny faharetany satria misy karazana gorodona vato mora kokoa noho ny hafa. Fanampin'izany, mety ho sarotra sy lafo ihany koa ny manala azy ireo.

Ny taila vato dia mety ho mangatsiaka sy mafy eo ambanin'ny tongotra, ary izany dia tokony hodinihina rehefa manapa-kevitra ny toerana hametrahana azy. Ao amin'ny efitrano mitodika atsimo, ny vato dia handray ny mari-pana manodidina sy ny hafanana amin'ny masoandro, fa raha manana efitrano mitodika avaratra izay mety ho mangatsiaka ianao, dia mety tsy ny gorodona vato no safidy tsara indrindra. Izany dia nilaza fa afaka manalefaka gorodona vato ianao amin'ny karipetra. 

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.

Mifanaraka amin'ny hafanana ambany rihana ve ny taila vato?

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.

AHOANA NY FAMPANDROSOANA VATO FOTOANA

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 ny vidin'ny fametrahana any an-kafa. Raha manapa-kevitra ny hametraka izany ianao dia ataovy aloha ny entimodinao na farafaharatsiny manana manam-pahaizana manombana ny asa ho anao.

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. 

NY FOMBA FITANDRANA NY TARIKA VATO 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.