5 ka mid ah noocyada ugu fiican ee sagxadaha dhagaxa ah ee jikada, musqulaha iyo wax ka badan

Noocyada kala duwan ee sagxadaha dhagaxa ayaa ka shaqayn doona qolalka intooda badan, haddii aad leedahay guri casri ah ama mid casri ah. Dhagaxyada dabiiciga ah ee dabiiciga ah ee jikada ayaa dhab ahaantii ah mid ka mid ah muuqaalka ugu caansan. Halka ay sidoo kale door qurux badan u sameeyaan musqulaha iyo dariiqyada. Iyo, ma aha oo kaliya muuqaal ka dhigaya sagxadaha dhagaxa dabiiciga ah mid doorasho adag midkoodna.

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.

Dhagaxa dabiiciga ahi ma u fiican yahay sagxadaha jikada?

Dabaqyada dabiiciga ah ee dabiiciga ah ee loo isticmaalo jikada waxay ku siin doonaan qaabka iyo shaqeynta labadaba. Waara, waara, granite waa doorasho caan ah oo inta badan loo isticmaalo miiska dushiisa sidoo kale halka dhagaxa limestone uu siin doono dhammayn diiran oo rustic ah oo aan si fudud u dhicin. Way fiicantahay haddii meesha jikadaadu ay hesho cago badan. 

Immisa ayay ku kacaysaa sagxadda dhagaxa dabiiciga ah?

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. 

Gudaha Maraykanka waxaad filan kartaa inaad bixiso wax kasta oo u dhexeeya $8 ilaa $18 rakibida kaliya. Iyada oo nashqado gaar ah oo badan oo kharash badan ku kacaya.

WAA MAXAY DHAGAX UGU FIICAN DHULKA?

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. GANITE

Waxaa lagu heli karaa noocyo kala duwan oo midabyo ah, oo inta badan leh xariijimaha macdanta ama granite xididka khafiifka ah waa doorasho dabacsan oo la qabsan karo badi qaababka guriga. Iyo maadaama ay aad u adkeyd waxay ka shaqayn doontaa meelaha taraafiggu sareeyo sida marinka marinka. Waxay ku timaadaa dhammayn kala duwan, laakiin waa qaabka la sifeeyay oo si buuxda u muujinaya midabada iyo qaababka. Midabo kala duwan oo buluug iyo guduud ah ilaa cawl iyo cagaar saytuun ah, waxayna inta badan ku jiraan calaamado cas oo daxalaystay.

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. SALAAT

Si fudud ayaa loo kala qaybiyaa dhumucyo kala duwan oo la heli karo iyada oo dhammaystiran, slate waxay si fiican u shaqeysaa meelaha qoyan sida musqulaha iyo jikada (waxay kuxirantahay cidda wax karinaysa!).

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

Nolosheeda oo u bilawday sidii dhagax nuurad ah, xaalado gaar ah ayay qaybo ka mid ahi kristaan ​​si ay u sameeyaan xididdada marmarka ah. Qaabkeeda saafiga ah, waxaa laga heli karaa noocyo kala duwan oo midabyo kale ah, laga bilaabo cawl kala duwan ilaa cagaar iyo madow.

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. DHAQAN

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. GUURIDDA

Travertine waxay leedahay dusha daloola oo leh godad yaryar oo siinaya muuqaal isbuunyo u eg; darajada sare, travertine premium waxay leedahay godad yar oo midab firfircoon leh. Waxaa laga heli karaa alaab-qeybiyeyaasha qaarkood oo diyaarsan; haddii kale waxay u baahan doontaa in lagu buuxiyo goobta. Marka si sax ah loo rakibo, travertine waa mid ka mid ah dhagxaanta ugu cimri dheer ee musqulaha iyo qubeyska.

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.

MAXAY DHAMAYSATAY DHAGAX DABIICIGA AH OO AAD U DOORANAYSID TILESADAADA?

Dhammaadka aad dooratay waxay saameyn doontaa muuqaalka guud ee muraayadahaaga iyo, natiijada, qolkaaga. Qaamuuskaani wuxuu kuu sheegayaa waxa ku jira sagxadda sagxadda uu dhammeeyo.

• Sharaf leh – a smooth, matt surface for a natural look.
• Turun-tuur – 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.
• Caday – a finish that is created by stiff bristles for a slightly rough appearance.
• Dubbareed – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• Barkimo – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• La sifayn – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• ololaysa – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

MAXAY YIHIIN KHASAAROYINKA DHAGAXAN?

Waxyaabaha ay tahay in la fiiriyo marka aad ka fekereyso sagxadaha dabiiciga ah ee gurigaaga waa kharashka iyo dayactirka. Qaar ka mid ah noocyada dhagaxa waxay u baahan yihiin xidhidh joogto ah maadaama ay daldaloolaan oo ay halis ugu jiraan inay dillaacaan ama dilaacaan. Waa inaad sidoo kale fiiro gaar ah u yeelataa cimrigooda maadaama noocyada qaar ee sagxadaha dhagaxa ay si ka sahlan kuwa kale u xoqayaan. Intaa waxaa dheer, waxay sidoo kale noqon karaan kuwo aad u adag oo qaali ah in meesha laga saaro.

Dhagaxyada dhagaxa ah waxay noqon karaan kuwo qabow oo adag cagaha hoostooda, tani waxay u baahan tahay in la tixgeliyo marka la go'aaminayo meesha la dhigayo. Qolka koonfureed ee u jeeda, dhagaxu wuxuu qaadan doonaa heerkulka jawiga wuxuuna ku diiri doonaa qorraxda, laakiin haddii aad leedahay qol woqooyi u jeeda oo awood u leh inuu qaboojiyo, dabaqa dhagaxa ah ayaa laga yaabaa inuusan ahayn doorashada ugu habboon. Tani waxay tidhi, waxaad ku jilcisaa dabaqa dhagaxa leh roogagga. 

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.

TILOOYINKA SAGXADA DHAGAX AH MIYAA LA RAACIN KARAA KUULINTA DHULKA HOOSE?

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.

SIDEE LOO DHICI KARAA SABAQAADA SAGXADA DHAGAX

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 kharashka rakibaadda meel kale. Haddii aad go'aansato inaad adigu iska dhigto, samee shaqada guriga marka hore ama ugu yaraan ha kuu qiimeeyo xirfadle shaqadaada.

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. 

SIDEE LOO ILAALIYAA SALDHIGGA DABACIGA AH

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.