Interior decoration is not limited to furniture, curtains, etc. Home flooring is also necessary for decoration design. When choosing a home flooring, you should pay attention to durability and price as well as beauty. Pavements are one of the best flooring alternatives.
Pavements are of the first and oldest floorings used in the interior and exterior of the house. It is as if you are hosting nature. The natural and unique beauty and variety, the exceptional colors and designs, the durability, and the special texture of the stones distinguish them from other alternatives and create a special and unique decoration. To choose a suitable pavement for houses, it is very important to pay attention to the characteristics and structure of the stones and their application.
This pavement is considered a luxury material. The very smooth and shiny appearance of this stone is suitable for classic and modern spaces. Marble is not highly resistant to scratches and high care is required to be maintained and is expensive. This stone stains quickly and scratches quickly. But it is very popular because it creates a special glory and beauty.
Despite its nominal similarity, it doesn’t look like marble. Marble stone has higher strength and durability than onyx but it weighs less. It has high beauty and can be rubbed easily.
It has many fans due to its polished nature and high variety of colors, designs, and reasonable prices.
It has a polished surface and the reflection of light causes the ambient light to be increased. The strength, low permeability and high durability of granite make it a good choice for floor covering. This stone has various colors, can be combined and cut, can be performed in different designs, and has a very high resistance to frost and pressure.
Quartz with a similar appearance to granite and lower strength and price is one of the cost-effective options for floor covering. The color variation of this sample is not like granite and it is mainly available in three categories of colors of brown, red, and gray.
The surface of the limestone pavement is opaque and, unlike granite or marble, has a lower light reflection.
This type of pavement has beautiful designs, a variety of different colors and designs. Its high cutting and creating a sense of warmth and intimacy are features that distinguish this product.
It is almost impossible to gloss this stone, it is fragile and scratches quickly.
Important Tips when choosing the suitable pavement for homes
The hardness and irreversibility of the stone
Some stones can be scratched and their surface will be abrased over time, the stone should be selected according to the amount of traffic in the desired space.
Use professionals and experts to install pavement
It is very important to install the stones properly to increase the useful life and sufficient efficiency.
In choosing the suitable pavement for homes, the stainability of the stone and the ability to clean the stone in the desired space should be regarded.
The higher the absorption power, the more attention and care it needs. Moisture absorbed by the surface of the stone over time reduces its useful life and its original appearance and quality.
The style of floor stone arrangement, especially rectangular patterns, has a great impact on the facade and decoration of the space and makes space appeared more elongated, larger, or more limited.
Due to the high weight of floor stones and the significant cost of transporting them, use stones extracted locally to save transportation costs.
Some stones become slippery highly when wet and are not suitable as pavement for homes, especially for environments such as bathrooms or high-traffic environments.
Stones are harder than other flooring coverings and can cause more damage when people fall. Therefore, consider the physical condition and physical abilities of the people in the house and their age.
stones have a long life and strength in addition to beauty and glory. Due to the high strength of the stones, the flooring covering does not need to be changed even after many years and they need less maintenance than other materials.
The stones are naturally cold and cool the house environment in hot and dry regions and create a good feeling in summer. Also, their ability to transfer heat is high, and in the cold season, stones that are close to and in contact with heat sources will be very pleasant and the heat will not damage the floor stone.
Stones are not allergenic and are the best option for people with allergies. The stones are resistant to dust and their surface can be cleaned easily.
Iran is rich in stone mines, which makes the stone more affordable than other natural materials. Therefore, using natural stone, in addition to benefiting from its properties such as environmental compatibility, high strength, and long useful life, national production is also supported.
The use of stone as flooring covering has relatively high cost.
They cool the earth quickly, which is annoying in the cold season.
Pavements can make the floor more slippery than other materials.
Suitable pavement for any part of the house
The Floor of the home reception hall and room
Stone of the hall floor, reception and room
Creamy and light bone stones are the suitable option for the reception hall and room floor because they are not exposed to sunlight, shock, cold, and heat.
Suitable stone for stairs, steps, and parking, because it is exposed to traffic and pressure, in addition to being suitable for walls and stairs, must have high resistance and low water absorption.
Finally when selecting the suitable pavement for houses, consider the cost and features of each type based on use, priority, and interest to have the best of them for your house’s decoration.
