5 jenis lantai batu terbaik untuk dapur, bilik mandi dan banyak lagi

Jenis lantai batu yang berbeza akan berfungsi di kebanyakan bilik, sama ada anda mempunyai rumah kontemporari atau moden. Jubin batu semula jadi di dapur sebenarnya adalah salah satu rupa yang paling popular. Walaupun mereka membuat pilihan yang cantik untuk bilik mandi dan lorong juga. Dan, bukan sahaja penampilan yang menjadikan lantai batu semula jadi sebagai pilihan yang kukuh sama ada.

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.

ADAKAH BATU SEMULAJADI BAIK UNTUK LANTAI DAPUR?

Lantai batu semula jadi yang digunakan di dapur akan menyediakan kedua-dua gaya dan fungsi. Granit yang tahan lama, tahan lama, adalah pilihan popular yang sering digunakan untuk permukaan meja manakala batu kapur akan memberikan kemasan desa yang hangat dan ia juga tidak mudah luntur. Sesuai jika ruang dapur anda mendapat banyak tapak kaki. 

BERAPA HARGA LANTAI BATU ASLI?

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 boleh mengharapkan untuk membayar apa-apa dari $8 hingga $18 untuk pemasangan sahaja. Dengan reka bentuk yang lebih unik dengan kos yang lebih tinggi.

MANAKAH BATU 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, selalunya dengan bintik mineral atau granit urat halus adalah pilihan yang fleksibel yang boleh disesuaikan dengan kebanyakan gaya rumah. Dan kerana ia sangat tahan lama ia akan berfungsi di kawasan lalu lintas tinggi seperti lorong juga. Ia datang dalam kemasan yang berbeza, tetapi ia adalah bentuk yang digilap yang mendedahkan sepenuhnya warna dan corak. Pelbagai warna daripada warna biru dan ungu hingga ke kelabu dan hijau zaitun, dan selalunya 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. SLAT

Mudah dibahagikan kepada pelbagai ketebalan dan tersedia dengan kemasan bertekstur, batu tulis berfungsi dengan baik di kawasan basah seperti bilik mandi dan dapur (bergantung pada 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. GULA

Memulakan kehidupannya sebagai batu kapur, dalam keadaan tertentu komponennya mengkristal membentuk urat tipikal marmar. Dalam bentuknya yang paling tulen, ia boleh ditemui dalam pelbagai warna lain, daripada pelbagai kelabu 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. TRAVERTINE

Travertine mempunyai permukaan berliang dengan lubang kecil yang memberikan penampilan seperti span; gred yang lebih tinggi, travertine premium mempunyai lubang yang lebih sedikit dengan warna yang lebih cerah. Ia boleh diperolehi sedia diisi daripada beberapa pembekal; jika tidak, ia perlu diisi di situ. Apabila dipasang dengan betul, travertine adalah salah satu batu yang paling tahan lama untuk bilik mandi dan pancuran mandian.

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.

KEMASAN BATU SEMULAJADI MANA YANG PERLU ANDA PILIH UNTUK JUBIN ANDA?

Kemasan yang anda pilih akan mempengaruhi rupa keseluruhan jubin anda dan, akibatnya, bilik anda. Glosari ini memberitahu anda apa yang terdapat dalam kemasan jubin lantai.

• Diasah – a smooth, matt surface for a natural look.
• Terguling – 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.
• Dibelasah – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• berbantal – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• Digilap – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• Dinyalakan – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

APAKAH KELEMAHAN LANTAI BATU?

Perkara yang perlu diberi perhatian apabila anda mempertimbangkan lantai batu semula jadi di rumah anda ialah kos dan penyelenggaraan. Sesetengah jenis batu memerlukan pengedap yang lebih kerap kerana ia berliang dan berisiko pudar dan retak. Anda juga harus memberi perhatian kepada ketahanannya kerana beberapa jenis lantai batu menggaru lebih mudah daripada yang lain. Selain itu, ia juga boleh menjadi sangat sukar dan mahal untuk dialih keluar.

Jubin batu boleh menjadi sejuk dan keras di bawah kaki, dan ini perlu dipertimbangkan apabila memutuskan di mana untuk meletakkannya. Di dalam bilik yang menghadap ke selatan, batu akan menggunakan suhu ambien dan hangat dengan matahari, tetapi jika anda mempunyai bilik yang menghadap ke utara yang berpotensi menjadi sejuk, lantai batu mungkin bukan pilihan yang ideal. Ini berkata, anda boleh melembutkan lantai batu dengan permaidani. 

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.

ADAKAH JUBIN LANTAI BATU SESUAI DENGAN PEMANASAN 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 MELETAK JUBIN 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 kos pemasangan di tempat lain. Jika anda memutuskan untuk meletakkannya sendiri, buat kerja rumah anda terlebih dahulu atau sekurang-kurangnya minta seorang profesional menilai kerja 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. 

BAGAIMANA MENYELENGGARA JUBIN LANTAI BATU ASLI

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.