Granite floor in the interior of the apartment

Granite a symbol of hardness and unshakability. Natural stone combines the main advantages of finishing material: beauty, attractiveness, strength and durability. The unique properties of granite explain its popularity in the interior, including for the arrangement of flooring.

1. Granite floors: Features of natural coating
2. Choosing granite tiles on the floor
3. What is a bulk granite floor
4. Porcelain tile as an alternative to granite: for and against
5. Granite floors: photo ideas for interior design
6. The technology of laying granite on the floor

Granite floors: Features of natural coating

Granite is one of the most solid and dense natural materials used in construction. This stone is also widely used for internal finishing work, especially for flooring.

Granite floor covering a symbol of prestige and success. The use of such sexes is a sign of status and exquisite taste. Compositions from granite plates often become the dominant element of the interior and determine the style of the room.

The unique properties of granite make it indispensable material when facing the room inside and outside. Among the main advantages of granite decoration include:

• high strength in this indicator granite surpasses marble almost doubles;
• the durability of its service life has been measured for centuries, and the first signs of aging become noticeable after 500 years;
• it is an excellent armor for the base of the building, since the material easily tolerates mechanical effects, microbiological expansion, chemical aggression and atmospheric temperature changes;
• water resistance is not necessary to cover the facing layer with water -repellent compounds; Granite slabs are successfully used in the arrangement of embankments and completely calmly tolerate high humidity;
• granite does not have a harmful effect on the environment and human health due to environmental friendliness due to natural origin;
• the multicolor of stone in nature is found from light gray, almost white, to red and green; The variety of shades allows you to choose the color for any interior and create the most incredible design composition;
• the multifacture of the material is achieved by various technologies for processing granite stone;
• ergonomicity a person feels quite comfortable surrounded by granite products;
• aesthetics and decorativeness are difficult to measure these qualities, but they are easy to prove, giving examples of many different architectural monuments, palaces and estates trimmed with granite;
• the simplicity of leaving granite floors are unpretentious and do not require special service;
• granite coating has a shiny surface on which lights of light are beautifully played.

Thanks to the large number of deposits of granite deposits, this material has a quite affordable cost. This is an important factor in favor of granite sexes.

Important! When planning the flooring with granite, it is important to consider the large weight of natural stone. It is necessary to calculate in advance the permissible load on the ceilings. Unfortunately, the designs of not all buildings are able to withstand a lot of granite plates.

Choosing granite tiles on the floor

Creating floors from granite, it is necessary to competently approach the choice of finishing material. First of all, they pay attention to the following parameters:

1. Granite tiles are usually cut to order. Most often, tiles are used in size 300*600 mm, 600*600 mm, standard thickness of 20-30 mm. It will not work to cut the material on your own, since special machines are required to work. The thickness of the granite tile is selected in accordance with the permissible loads on the floor, which depend on the characteristics of the room.
2. The texture of the tiles affects the perception of the image on the floor:
   • polished material resembles a mirror stone and reflects the glare of natural and artificial lighting, such plates refresh the interior and visually increase the space;
   • pierced tiles are devoid of shine of the main emphasis in the figure of each stone and individuality of color;
   • the heat -processed tile has a rough surface, this quality is most important for external decoration, so it is recommended to use it when arranging a granite flooring on the terrace;
   • sawdust tiles as close as possible to the uneven natural surface of the stone;
   • the tarry plate is saturated with resin (0.3-0.5 cm deep), which protects the surface from pollution;
   • buchardic tile the surface is subjected to machining, as a result of which a uniform mesh of minor damage is formed on the coating.
3. To finish the floor in one room, you need to choose granite plates, the manufacture of which is obtained in one career. In different places of production, the color of granite is different, it is impossible to get a stone of one shade from various quarries.
4. Some confuse granite with natural stones as labradotir and gabbro. These materials are similar to each other, but have different characteristics. Labradite poorly tolerates the environment and is unsuitable for use for external cladding. Gabbro plain black with a polished surface, the material is used in the interior. The seller needs to demand a quality certificate for granite.

Important! The larger the size of the slab, the more beautiful the final result will look. However, the floor laying technology in this case is complicated due to the high weight

The listed parameters affect the cost of granite tiles. When choosing your favorite sample, you need to ask about sufficient amounts of it in the warehouse. The price per square meter of slab depends on the area and thickness. On average, granite prices are $ 35-200/sq.m., expensive foreign samples can cost up to $ 500/sq.m.

What is a bulk granite floor

The bulk floor is a smooth seamless surface obtained by pouring/laying construction mobile solutions. The basis of the working mixture is composite polymeric materials. As binding components, polyvinyl acetate, polyester/epoxy resins, polyurethane and polymethyl methacrylate are used.

In addition to the base composition, additional components are added: hardener, pigments and functional additives that improve the characteristics of the bulk floor. The addition of granite crumbs (particle size 0.1-1.5 mm) gives particular strength of the coating.

A worthy alternative to a traditional tile lining with a granite crumb. He has many characteristics of the granite coating, but it weighs easier and allows you to display any pattern on the floor, combining the compositions of different colors.

Porcelain tile as an alternative to granite: for and against

Very often, natural granite during facing is replaced with porcelain tiles. How justified is such an alternative? Let's try to figure it out.

Ceramic granite finishing material obtained from a mixture of high -quality clay with the addition of a spar, quartz, natural dyes, etc. Production technology provides for firing porcelain tile at a very high temperature. The composition of the material is close to ceramic products, and coloring is imitated by natural stone. The low porosity of the material gives porcelain border hardness and high mechanical strength. The lack of ceramic granite is fragility when falling. Tiles should be carefully addressed during transportation and styling, and with further operation on it you can jump and rush and drive a car.

Porcelain tile is rightfully considered the receiver of granite, it is also attractive, has good physical and mechanical characteristics and is more practical in installation. An additional plus of a lower cost.

Porcelain tile is carried out on an industrial scale and can be used for facing large surfaces. At the same time, the entire area will turn out the same in texture, color and drawing. It is difficult to achieve with natural granite.

Granite floors: photo ideas for interior design

The floor of granite plates is suitable for decorating not every room in the house. The arrangement of granite coating is not recommended for sleeping or children. The predominance of cold materials is inappropriate here. The atmosphere of these rooms should be as warm, comfortable and comfortable as possible.

The granite floor can be arranged in a chole or corridor. Natural stone goes well with other finishing materials. Such a combination is often used for functional distinction between space.

Granite tile will become a reliable protection for the floor in the bathroom. Since this room is high humidity, the base of the floor needs additional waterproofing. The granite coating is not afraid of multiple treatments with cleaning and detergents.

Granite floor is very practical for the kitchen. The only drawback if glass dishes falls to the floor, it will smash to smithereens.

To arrange the stairs, it is necessary to use granite tiles with a rough surface.

The granite floor, selected in one tone with the general color scheme of the living room, complements and makes the whole interior harmonious and finished. The classic style is observed in the textile framing of the room, furniture and accessories.

In addition to interior design, granite coverage for the floor on the terrace, arbors, patio courtyards and territories near the pool is widely used.

The technology of laying granite on the floor

Cut the granite tile using a tile cutter to work for work, you will need a Ushm or a grinder. It will need a stone cutting disk. In addition, with granite tiles, the floor facing the floor will be required:

• rubber spatula;
• building level;
• rubber kiyanka;
• trowel;
• lightning threads;
• mixer for construction work;
• bucket;
• a large square, roulette and a long ruler for calculating the styling of the plates.

Starting to work, we must familiarize yourself with some nuances of the process itself:

1. Unlike ceramic tiles, granite puts the vault without seams.
2. Before lining, it is necessary to align the floor, it is necessary to make a screed.
3. Since granite slabs can have different thicknesses, it is necessary to be able to press the protruding parts. To do this, use a thick layer of solution or glue.
4. Cuttered tiles can be made of different slaves and differ in shade. Therefore, when styling, it is important to follow a number of rules:
   • do not lay out all tiles in a row from one package;
   • before facing, it is necessary to make a preliminary layout by taking the material from different packages;
   • samples with minor defects are placed in inconspicuous areas;
   • tiles of different shade should not be laid out in a chaotic difference in color in color will not be very striking.

Work order:

1. Surface preparation. To measure the height of the threshold, it should be at least 40-50 mm. Remove garbage, dust from the floor. It is advisable to disagree with the base.
2. Perform calculations for cutting and laying.
3. Calculate the floor level:
   • at the corners of the room, install the beacons;
   • from each beacon, pull the threads diagonally and the perimeter of the room;
   • to align the floor and control the horizontal base of the level.
4. The laying of the first row is the responsible stage, since it is to it that the binding of the rest of the material will go. Lights for the first and last row are the tiles themselves. The thread from the right and left angles is bandaged on two tiles laid at the end and beginning of a row without a solution. Using a trowel, apply a solution, lay tiles on it. Seal the location of the plates and tap with a rubber hammer. It is important that there are no voids under the tiles. After laying out the row, plant the last and first tile on the solution.
5. When laying the second and subsequent rows, it is necessary to install lighthouse plates, and then tie the threads to them. The evenness of the masonry is controlled by level.
6. When switching to a new row with a damp cloth, wipe the tile from the solution. No need to be afraid to overdo it with water, this will not hurt.
7. If, after drying between the plates, small cracks formed, then they must be wiped with grouting in the color of granite stone.

You can walk on the tile after two days later. To give the surface of a more attractive appearance, you can polish granite floors with liquid wax or paste with silicone. This work is done manually using felt, felt or polishing machine.