5 mill-aħjar tipi ta 'art tal-ġebel għall-kċejjen, kmamar tal-banju u aktar

Tipi differenti ta 'art tal-ġebel se jaħdmu fil-biċċa l-kbira tal-kmamar, kemm jekk għandek dar kontemporanja jew moderna. Madum tal-ġebel naturali fil-kċejjen huwa fil-fatt wieħed mill-aktar dehra popolari. Filwaqt li jagħmlu għażla sabiħa għall-kmamar tal-banju u l-hallways wkoll. U, mhux biss jidher li jagħmel l-art tal-ġebel naturali għażla solida lanqas.

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.

IL-ĠEBLA NATURALI HIJA TAJBA GĦALL-PAVI TAL-KĊINA?

L-art tal-ġebel naturali użata fil-kċejjen se tipprovdi kemm stil kif ukoll funzjonalità. Il-granit durabbli, li jservi fit-tul huwa għażla popolari li ħafna drabi tintuża wkoll għall-countertops filwaqt li l-ġebla tal-ġir tagħti finitura rustic sħuna u lanqas ma tintilef faċilment. Ideali jekk l-ispazju tal-kċina tiegħek ikollu ħafna passi. 

KEMM JISWA L-ART TAL-ĠEBEL NATURALI?

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. 

Fl-Istati Uniti tista 'tistenna li tħallas xi ħaġa minn $ 8 sa $ 18 għall-installazzjoni biss. B'disinji aktar uniċi li jiswew aktar.

LIEMA HIJA L-AĦJAR ĠEBLA GĦALL-ART?

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

Disponibbli fi spettru wiesa 'ta' kuluri, ħafna drabi bi specks minerali jew granit ta 'vini sottili hija għażla flessibbli li tista' tiġi adattata għall-biċċa l-kbira tal-istili tad-dar. U peress li huwa durabbli ħafna se jaħdem f'żoni ta 'traffiku għoli bħal hallway ukoll. Jiġi f'finituri differenti, iżda hija l-forma illustrata li tiżvela bis-sħiħ il-kuluri u l-mudelli. Il-kuluri jvarjaw minn sfumaturi blu u vjola sa griż u aħdar taż-żebbuġ, u ħafna drabi jinkludu marki ħomor rusty.

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. LAVANJA

Faċilment maqsum f'diversi ħxuna u disponibbli b'finitura minsuġa, il-lavanja taħdem tajjeb f'żoni mxarrba bħal kmamar tal-banju u kċejjen (skond min qed isajjar!).

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. IRĦAM

Jibda l-ħajja tiegħu bħala ġebla tal-franka, taħt ċerti kundizzjonijiet il-komponenti tagħha kristallizzaw biex jiffurmaw il-vini tipiċi tal-irħam. Fil-forma l-aktar pura tagħha, tista 'tinstab f'firxa wiesgħa ta' sfumaturi oħra, minn diversi griżi sa aħdar u iswed.

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. ĠEBEL TAL-ĠELAR

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

It-travertina għandha wiċċ poruż b'toqob żgħar li jagħtuha dehra ta' sponża; grad ogħla, travertin premium għandu inqas fosos b'kulur aktar vibranti. Jista 'jinxtara lest mimlija minn xi fornituri; inkella jkun jeħtieġ li jimtela in situ. Meta installat b'mod korrett, it-travertin huwa wieħed mill-aktar ġebel li jservi għal kmamar tal-banju u doċoċ.

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.

LIEMA FINIT TAL-ĠEBLA NATURALI GĦANDEK TAGĦŻEL GĦALL-MADUM TIEGĦEK?

Il-finitura li tagħżel se taffettwa d-dehra ġenerali tal-madum tiegħek u, bħala riżultat, il-kamra tiegħek. Dan il-glossarju jgħidlek x'inhu dak fil-finituri tal-madum tal-art.

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

X'INHUMA L-ŻVANTAĠĠI TA' L-ART TAL-ĠEBEL?

L-affarijiet li għandek toqgħod attent għalihom meta tkun qed tikkunsidra l-art tal-ġebel naturali fid-dar tiegħek huma l-ispiża u l-manutenzjoni. Xi tipi ta 'ġebel jeħtieġu siġillar aktar regolari peress li huma porużi u għandhom ir-riskju ta' fading u qsim. Għandek ukoll tagħti attenzjoni lid-durabilità tagħhom peress li xi tipi ta 'art tal-ġebel scratch aktar faċilment minn oħrajn. Barra minn hekk, jistgħu wkoll ikunu diffiċli ħafna u għaljin biex jitneħħew.

Il-madum tal-ġebel jista 'jkun kiesaħ u iebes taħt is-saqajn, u dan jeħtieġ li jiġi kkunsidrat meta jiġi deċiż fejn jitqiegħed. F'kamra li tħares lejn in-nofsinhar, il-ġebel se jadotta t-temperatura ambjentali u sħun max-xemx, imma jekk għandek kamra li tħares lejn it-tramuntana li għandha l-potenzjal li ssir kiesħa, art tal-ġebel tista 'ma tkunx l-għażla ideali. Dan qal, inti tista ittaffi art tal-ġebel b'tapit. 

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.

MAdum tal-art tal-ġebel huwa kompatibbli mat-tisħin ta 'taħt l-art?

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.

KIF TIPOĠĠI MAdum tal-art tal-ġebel

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 ta' l-ispejjeż ta' l-installazzjoni x'imkien ieħor. Jekk tiddeċiedi li tpoġġi lilek innifsek, agħmel ix-xogħol tad-dar tiegħek l-ewwel jew għall-inqas qabbad professjonist biex jivvaluta x-xogħol għalik.

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. 

KIF GĦANDEK ŻAMMA MAdum tal-art tal-ġebel naturali

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.