Four kinds of flooring materials for outdoor space: advantages and disadvantages
Date of issue:2016-07-27
Choosing the right floor for your house is not a simple task, you should not only consider the aesthetics, but also evaluate the characteristics of the material and the difficulty of construction. Finding the right floor may be more boring than choosing the color of the wall or the furniture in the living room, but the floor element is of great importance to the house.
Today, we will analyze the flooring materials of outdoor space. In addition to seeing whether they can withstand extreme temperature changes, we should also consider the construction technology required and evaluate the visual effects of different materials. Although the construction technology is very important, we should also find a material suitable for our terrace and courtyard in appearance, after all, it will affect your outdoor time. In order to make your selection process easier, we will introduce four kinds of flooring materials for outdoor space. We will take a look at their advantages and disadvantages before making a choice.
1. Ceramic floor
Ceramic floor is often seen in the outdoor floor material, and this principle is very simple. Tile floor is easy to maintain and clean, and can withstand temperature changes, so it is an excellent choice for outdoor flooring.
There are also different types of ceramic tile flooring. Clay and porcelain kilns are common on the market, and different categories also have their advantages.
1. Ceramic brick: the hardness of ceramic brick is not enough, so it is not recommended to stick it on the outdoor floor.
2. Porcelain tiles: the characteristics of porcelain tiles are hard and delicate, and the style is diversified. No matter the color, pattern, or luster, they are delicate and unique in design, and have good decorative effect. Therefore, the use of ceramic tiles can create different styles. However, the water absorption rate of ceramic tiles is too small, so the adhesion may not be as firm as that of ceramic tiles. If you want to use porcelain tiles, you should pay attention to the influence of changeable temperature on it, and the size of expansion gap should be considered during construction.
3. Terra cotta brick: made of original clay by hand or machine at low temperature. This kind of floor tile is characterized by its rough, rough, original color, suitable for creating a rustic style. This kind of floor tile is mainly produced in Mexico.
2. Wood floor
Many people will choose wood as the terrace floor, and wood can usually create a very comfortable and warm atmosphere. However, although this natural material has many advantages, it also has its disadvantages. Although the wood is quite durable, it is more delicate than other materials, so it takes more time to maintain, especially natural wood. Now there are not only natural wood to choose from, but also synthetic wood. If you don't know which one is suitable for you, you are advised to communicate with experts before making a decision.
But its advantages are worth it
1. Good looking: wood is absolutely beautiful in all materials, and the lines and colors of different trees are also different. Trees grown in the tropics are more resistant to rain and weather changes. The wood floor gives people a warm feeling, walking barefoot on it is very comfortable.
2. Practical: one of the advantages of wood is that when it is placed on the substructure, the floor can be smoother.
3. Natural stone
Considering the environmental protection and aesthetics, the satisfactory material is natural stone. Stone is very easy to maintain and has high durability. It is unique in that each stone is unique.
The common stone types of outdoor floor are as follows:
Granite: it's not cheap, but it's beautiful. It is recommended that you use it in warmer areas, because granite has good heat resistance, so it is suitable for areas with higher temperature. Granite also has different colors, sizes and shapes for you to choose from.
2. Slate: because it is a very waterproof material and has good thermal insulation, it is suitable for use on the roof. In addition, slate is also very suitable as a floor material, its color from light gray to close to black gray, so it gives a sense of calm, can add uniqueness to your terrace.
3. The rock formed by the consolidation of sandstone and sand is mainly composed of quartz and feldspar in clastic state Organization.
4. Cement floor
If you want to add a modern feel to the terrace, polished cement floor is a good choice. This type of floor construction is super convenient and easy to clean and maintain. Although we usually see the cement floor is gray, but in fact, the cement floor has many different colors.
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