5 mubwoko bwiza bwamabuye hasi kubikoni, ubwiherero nibindi

Ubwoko butandukanye bwamabuye azakorera mubyumba byinshi, waba ufite inzu igezweho cyangwa inzu igezweho. Amabati asanzwe yamabati mugikoni mubyukuri nimwe mubigaragara cyane. Mugihe bakora amahitamo meza yubwiherero na koridoro nayo. Kandi, ntabwo bigaragara gusa bituma amabuye karemano ahitamo neza.

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.

AMABUYE KOKO NI meza KUBURYO BW'INKOKO?

Igorofa yamabuye asanzwe akoreshwa mugikoni azatanga imiterere nuburyo bukora. Kuramba, kuramba, granite ni amahitamo azwi cyane akoreshwa kuri konttops nayo mugihe hekeste izatanga umususuruko ushyushye kandi ntizigera ishira byoroshye. Byiza niba umwanya wawe wigikoni ubonye ibirenge byinshi. 

NI GUTE AMABUYE Y’AMABUYE AKURIKIRA?

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. 

Muri Amerika urashobora kwitega kwishyura ikintu cyose kuva $ 8 kugeza $ 18 mugushiraho gusa. Hamwe nibindi bishushanyo bidasanzwe bigura byinshi.

NIKI Kibuye CYIZA KUGURISHA?

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

Kuboneka muburyo butandukanye bwamabara, akenshi hamwe namabuye y'agaciro cyangwa granite yoroheje ya granite ni ihitamo ryoroshye rishobora guhuzwa nuburyo bwinshi bwo munzu. Kandi nkuko biramba cyane bizakorera ahantu nyabagendwa nka koridoro nayo. Iza muburyo butandukanye, ariko nuburyo busize bwerekana neza amabara nibishusho. Urutonde rwamabara kuva mubururu nubururu bwijimye kugeza kumururu nicyatsi cya elayo, kandi akenshi harimo ibimenyetso byumutuku.

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. SLATE

Byoroshye kwigabanyamo ubunini butandukanye kandi buraboneka hamwe no kurangiza neza, plate ikora neza ahantu hatose nkubwiherero nigikoni (bitewe ninde uteka!).

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

Gutangira ubuzima bwarwo nk'urutare, mubihe bimwe na bimwe ibice byacyo birahinduka kugirango bikore imitsi isanzwe ya marble. Muburyo bwayo bwera, irashobora kuboneka muburyo butandukanye bwibicucu, kuva kumyenda itandukanye kugeza icyatsi n'umukara.

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. URUGENDO

Travertine ifite ubuso bunini hamwe nu mwobo muto uyiha sponge isa; urwego rwo hejuru, premium travertine ifite ibyobo bike bifite ibara ryinshi. Irashobora guturuka yiteguye-yuzuye kubatanga isoko; bitabaye ibyo bizakenera kuzuzwa muburyo. Iyo ushyizwemo neza, travertine nimwe mumabuye aramba yubwiherero no kwiyuhagira.

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.

NIKI KABUYE KOKO CYANGWA UKWIYE GUHITAMO KUBURYO BWAWE?

Kurangiza wahisemo bizagira ingaruka kumiterere rusange ya tile yawe, nkigisubizo, icyumba cyawe. Iyi nkoranyamagambo irakubwira ibiri muri etage tile irangiza.

• Cyubahiro – 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.
• Inyundo – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• Yashizwe – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• Yasizwe – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• Umuriro – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

NIKI KIBAZO CY'AMAFARANGA YO KUBONA?

Ibintu ugomba kwitondera mugihe utekereza amabuye asanzwe hasi murugo rwawe ni ikiguzi no kubungabunga. Ubwoko bumwebumwe bwamabuye bukenera gufunga buri gihe kuko buroroshye kandi bukoresha ibyago byo gucika no guturika. Ugomba kandi kwitondera kuramba kwabo nkubwoko bumwebumwe bwibuye hasi hasi byoroshye kurenza ubundi. Byongeye kandi, birashobora kandi kugorana cyane kandi bihenze kuyikuramo.

Amabati yamabuye arashobora gukonja kandi akomeye munsi yamaguru, kandi ibi bigomba kwitabwaho mugihe uhitamo aho ubishyira. Mucyumba cyerekera mu majyepfo, ibuye rizakira ubushyuhe bw’ibidukikije kandi bishyushye hamwe nizuba, ariko niba ufite icyumba cyerekera mu majyaruguru gifite ubushobozi bwo gukonja, hasi yamabuye ntashobora guhitamo neza. Ibi byavuzwe, urashobora koroshya hasi ibuye ukoresheje itapi. 

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.

ESE AMAFARANGA Y'AMABUYE YABAYE HAMWE N'UBUSHUMBA BIDASANZWE?

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.

UBURYO BWO GUSHYIRA AMAFARANGA YUBURYO

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 yo kwishyiriraho ahandi. Niba uhisemo kubishyira wenyine, banza ukore umukoro wawe cyangwa byibuze ugire umwuga wo gusuzuma akazi kuri wewe.

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. 

UBURYO BWO GUKOMEZA AMAFARANGA AKURIKIRA

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.