適用於廚房、浴室等的 5 種最佳石材地板類型

無論您擁有現代住宅還是現代住宅，大多數房間都可以使用不同類型的石材地板。廚房中的天然石材瓷磚實際上是最受歡迎的外觀之一。同時它們也為浴室和走廊提供了美麗的選擇。而且，天然石材地板成為可靠選擇的不僅僅是外觀。

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.

天然石材適合廚房地板嗎？

廚房中使用的天然石材地板將提供時尚和功能性。耐用、持久的花崗岩是一種流行的選擇，也經常用於檯面，而石灰石會帶來溫暖的質樸飾面，而且也不會輕易磨損。如果您的廚房空間人潮較多，那麼這是理想的選擇。 

天然石材地板的價格是多少？

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. 

在美國，您只需安裝一次即可支付 8 至 18 美元不等的費用。更獨特的設計成本更高。

哪種地板石材最好？

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. 花崗岩

有多種顏色可供選擇，通常帶有礦物斑點或微妙的紋理花崗岩，是一種靈活的選擇，可以適應大多數房屋風格。由於它非常耐用，因此也適用於走廊等人流量大的區域。它有不同的飾面，但拋光的形式充分展現了顏色和圖案。顏色範圍從藍色和紫色到灰色和橄欖綠，並且通常包括銹紅色斑紋。

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. 板岩

板岩可輕鬆分割成各種厚度，並具有紋理飾面，非常適合浴室和廚房等潮濕區域（取決於誰在做飯！）。

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. 大理石

它的生命始於石灰石，在某些條件下，其成分結晶形成大理石的典型紋理。在最純粹的形式下，它有多種其他色調，從各種灰色到綠色和黑色。

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.石灰石

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. 石灰華

石灰華具有多孔表面，帶有小孔，使其具有海綿狀外觀；等級越高的優質石灰華，坑越少，顏色越鮮豔。它可以從一些供應商購買現成的產品；否則需就地填寫。如果安裝正確，石灰華是浴室和淋浴間最耐用的石材之一。

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.

您應該為瓷磚選擇哪種天然石材飾面？

您選擇的飾面將影響瓷磚的整體外觀，從而影響您的房間。本術語表告訴您地磚飾面的含義。

• 磨練 – a smooth, matt surface for a natural look.
• 跌倒 – an aged or distressed finish created by the tumbling process, which uses a machine with water and stones to give softer edges.
• 銳文 – stone, usually slate, is split to expose the natural texture for a rustic look.
• 拉絲 – a finish that is created by stiff bristles for a slightly rough appearance.
• 錘擊 – the surface has been finished with a pocked effect.
• 枕著 – a description used for stone that has soft, rounded edges.
• 拋光 – smoothed for a glossy finish.
• 火燒 – a textured, non-reflective surface produced by a flame; sometimes referred to as a thermal finish.

石材地板有哪些缺點？

當您考慮在家中使用天然石材地板時，需要注意的是成本和維護。某些類型的石材需要更定期的密封，因為它們是多孔的並且有褪色和開裂的風險。您還應該注意它們的耐用性，因為某些類型的石材地板比其他類型更容易刮傷。此外，去除它們也非常困難且昂貴。

石磚腳下可能又冷又硬，在決定鋪設位置時需要考慮這一點。在朝南的房間中，石材會適應環境溫度並隨著陽光而溫暖，但如果您的朝北的房間有可能變冷，那麼石材地板可能不是理想的選擇。也就是說，你可以用地毯軟化石頭地板。 

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.

石材地磚是否與地暖相容？

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.

如何鋪設石材地磚

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 其他地方的安裝成本。如果您決定自己鋪設，請先做好功課，或至少讓專業人士為您評估這項工作。

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. 

如何保養天然石材地磚

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.