5 najboljših vrst kamnitih talnih oblog za kuhinje, kopalnice in drugo

Različne vrste kamnitih tal bodo delovale v večini prostorov, ne glede na to, ali imate sodoben ali moderen dom. Ploščice iz naravnega kamna v kuhinjah so pravzaprav eden najbolj priljubljenih videzov. Čeprav so čudovita možnost tudi za kopalnice in hodnike. Talne obloge iz naravnega kamna pa niso samo zaradi videza dobra izbira.

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.

ALI JE NARAVNI KAMEN DOBER ZA KUHINJSKA TLA?

Tla iz naravnega kamna, ki se uporabljajo v kuhinjah, bodo poskrbela za stil in funkcionalnost. Vzdržljiv, dolgotrajen granit je priljubljena izbira, ki se pogosto uporablja tudi za pulte, medtem ko bo apnenec dal topel rustikalni zaključek in se tudi ne bo zlahka obrabil. Idealno, če je v vaši kuhinji veliko ljudi. 

KOLIKO STANE TLA IZ NARAVNEGA KAMNA?

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. 

V ZDA lahko pričakujete, da boste plačali od 8 do 18 USD samo za namestitev. Z več edinstvenimi dizajni, ki stanejo več.

KATERI JE NAJBOLJŠI KAMEN ZA OBLOGO?

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

Na voljo v širokem spektru barv, pogosto z mineralnimi pikami ali granitom s subtilnimi žilami, je prilagodljiva izbira, ki jo je mogoče prilagoditi večini stilov hiš. In ker je zelo vzdržljiv, bo deloval tudi na območjih z velikim prometom, kot je hodnik. Na voljo je v različnih zaključkih, vendar je polirana oblika tista, ki popolnoma razkrije barve in vzorce. Barve segajo od modrih in vijoličastih odtenkov do sive in olivno zelene ter pogosto vključujejo rjasto rdeče oznake.

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. PLOŠČA

Enostavno razdeljen na različne debeline in na voljo s teksturiranim zaključkom se dobro obnese v mokrih prostorih, kot so kopalnice in kuhinje (odvisno od tega, kdo kuha!).

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. MARMOR

Ko začne svoje življenje kot apnenec, pod določenimi pogoji njegove komponente kristalizirajo in tvorijo žile, značilne za marmor. V najčistejši obliki ga najdemo v široki paleti drugih odtenkov, od različnih sivih do zelene in črne.

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. APNEČEK

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

Travertin ima porozno površino z majhnimi luknjicami, ki dajejo videz gobe; vrhunski travertin višjega razreda ima manj luknjic in je bolj živahne barve. Pri nekaterih dobaviteljih ga je mogoče dobiti že pripravljenega; sicer ga bo treba napolniti na kraju samem. Ob pravilni vgradnji je travertin eden najtrpežnejših kamnov za kopalnice in prhe.

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.

KATERO NARAVNI KAMEN ZAKLJUČITE IZBRATI ZA VAŠE PLOŠČICE?

Zaključek, ki ga izberete, bo vplival na splošni videz vaših ploščic in posledično na vašo sobo. Ta glosar vam pove, kaj je kaj pri zaključnih premazih za talne ploščice.

• Izbrušena – a smooth, matt surface for a natural look.
• Padel – 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.
• Krtačeno – a finish that is created by stiff bristles for a slightly rough appearance.
• Zakovano – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• Vzglavnik – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• Polirano – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• Plamen – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

KATERE SO SLABOSTI KAMNITEGA TLA?

Stvari, na katere morate biti pozorni, ko razmišljate o talnih oblogah iz naravnega kamna v vašem domu, so stroški in vzdrževanje. Nekatere vrste kamna potrebujejo bolj redno tesnjenje, saj so porozni in obstaja tveganje, da zbledijo in počijo. Pozorni morate biti tudi na njihovo vzdržljivost, saj se nekatere vrste kamnitih talnih oblog lažje opraskajo kot druge. Poleg tega jih je lahko zelo težko in drago odstraniti.

Kamnite ploščice so lahko hladne in trde pod nogami, kar je treba upoštevati, ko se odločamo, kam jih položiti. V sobi, obrnjeni proti jugu, bo kamen sprejel temperaturo okolja in se ogrel s soncem, če pa imate sobo, obrnjeno proti severu, ki bi lahko postala hladna, kamnita tla morda niso idealna izbira. To pomeni, da lahko kamnita tla zmehčate s preprogo. 

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.

SO KAMNITE TALNE PLOŠČICE ZDRUŽLJIVE S TALNIM OGREVANJEM?

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.

KAKO POLOŽITI TALNE PLOŠČICE KAMNITE

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 stroškov namestitve drugje. Če se odločite, da ga boste položili sami, najprej naredite domačo nalogo ali pa naj delo namesto vas oceni strokovnjak.

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. 

KAKO VZDRŽEVATI TALNE PLOŠČICE IZ NARAVNEGA KAMNA

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.