5 mwa mitundu yabwino kwambiri yamiyala yopangira khitchini, mabafa ndi zina zambiri

Mitundu yosiyanasiyana ya miyala yamwala idzagwira ntchito m'zipinda zambiri, kaya muli ndi nyumba yamakono kapena yamakono. Miyala yamwala yachilengedwe m'khitchini ndi imodzi mwamawonekedwe otchuka kwambiri. Ngakhale amapanga njira yokongola ya mabafa ndi ma hallways nawonso. Ndipo, sikuwoneka kokha komwe kumapangitsa kuti miyala yachilengedwe ikhale yabwino.

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.

KODI MIWALA WACHIWIRI NDI WABWINO KWA NTCHITO ZA KITCHEN?

Pansi pa miyala yachilengedwe yomwe imagwiritsidwa ntchito m'khitchini idzapereka mawonekedwe ndi magwiridwe antchito. Chokhazikika, chokhalitsa, granite ndi chisankho chodziwika chomwe nthawi zambiri chimagwiritsidwa ntchito pazitsulo pamene miyala yamchere imakhala yotentha ndipo sichidzawonongeka mosavuta. Ndibwino ngati malo anu akukhitchini amatsika kwambiri. 

KODI KUYANG'ANIRA KWA MIWALA KWAMBIRI NDI BWANJI?

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. 

Ku US mutha kuyembekezera kulipira chilichonse kuyambira $8 mpaka $18 pakungoyika. Ndi mapangidwe apadera okwera mtengo kwambiri.

KODI MWALA WABWINO WOYANG'ANIRA PANSI NDI UTI?

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. GRANITE

Imapezeka mumitundu yosiyanasiyana, nthawi zambiri yokhala ndi tinthu tating'onoting'ono tating'onoting'ono kapena granite yowoneka bwino ndi njira yosinthika yomwe ingasinthidwe ndi masitayilo ambiri apanyumba. Ndipo popeza ndi yolimba kwambiri idzagwira ntchito m'malo odzaza anthu ambiri ngati kolowera. Zimabwera mosiyanasiyana, koma ndi mawonekedwe opukutidwa omwe amawulula bwino mitundu ndi mawonekedwe. Mitundu yamitundu yosiyanasiyana kuyambira yabuluu ndi yofiirira mpaka imvi ndi yobiriwira ya azitona, ndipo nthawi zambiri imakhala ndi zofiira za dzimbiri.

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. SALETE

Amagawika mosavuta mu makulidwe osiyanasiyana komanso kupezeka ndi kumaliza kwake, slate imagwira ntchito bwino m'malo onyowa monga mabafa ndi makhitchini (kutengera yemwe akuphika!).

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. MARBLE

Kuyambira moyo wake ngati miyala yamchere, nthawi zina zigawo zake zimawala kupanga mitsempha ya miyala ya marble. M'mawonekedwe ake oyera, amatha kupezeka mumitundu yambiri yamitundu ina, kuchokera kumitundu yosiyanasiyana ya imvi mpaka yobiriwira ndi yakuda.

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. LIMESTONE

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 ili ndi porous pamwamba ndi mabowo ang'onoang'ono omwe amapereka mawonekedwe ngati siponji; kalasi yapamwamba, premium travertine ili ndi maenje ochepa okhala ndi mtundu wowoneka bwino. Itha kutengedwa kuchokera kwa ena ogulitsa; mwinamwake idzafunika kudzazidwa mu situ. Ikayikidwa bwino, travertine ndi imodzi mwamiyala yolimba kwambiri yopangira mabafa ndi shawa.

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.

KODI NDI MWAWU WOTANI WAMWAMBA MWAMALIZA MUYENERA KUSANKHA MATILES ANU?

Mapeto omwe mumasankha akhudza mawonekedwe onse a matailosi anu, motero, chipinda chanu. Kalozerayu akukuuzani zomwe matayala apansi amamaliza.

• Wolemekezeka – a smooth, matt surface for a natural look.
• Wagwedezeka – 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.
• Wotsukidwa – a finish that is created by stiff bristles for a slightly rough appearance.
• Womenyedwa – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• Kupimidwa – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• Wopukutidwa – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• Yayaka – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

KODI ZOYAMBIRA ZOTSATIRA ZA MIWALA NDI ZOTANI?

Zomwe muyenera kuyang'ana mukaganizira zopangira miyala yachilengedwe m'nyumba mwanu ndi mtengo wake komanso kukonza kwake. Mitundu ina ya miyala imafuna kusindikizidwa nthawi zonse chifukwa imakhala ndi porous ndipo imakhala ndi chiopsezo cha kusweka ndi kusweka. Muyeneranso kulabadira kulimba kwawo monga mitundu ina ya miyala ya pansi imakanda mosavuta kuposa ina. Kuonjezera apo, zikhoza kukhala zovuta komanso zodula kuchotsa.

Matayilo amiyala amatha kukhala ozizira komanso olimba pansi, ndipo izi ziyenera kuganiziridwa posankha komwe mungayike. M'chipinda choyang'ana kum'mwera, mwala umatenga kutentha kozungulira komanso kutentha ndi dzuwa, koma ngati muli ndi chipinda choyang'ana kumpoto chomwe chingathe kuzizira, pansi pa miyala singakhale chisankho choyenera. Izi zinati, mutha kufewetsa mwala pansi ndi chiguduli. 

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.

KODI MATAYILE A PAMWAMBA AMAGWIRIZANA NDI KUTENGA KWA NTCHITO YA PAKATI?

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.

MMENE MUNGAYANKE MATILES A MIWALA

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 za ndalama zoyika kwina. Ngati mwasankha kuziyika nokha, chitani homuweki yanu kaye kapena khalani ndi akatswiri kuti akuunikireni ntchitoyo.

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. 

MMENE MUNGAPANGIZIRE MATIYALA A MIWALA ACHIWIRI

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.