In our country recently a new type of sport, called "repair," is gaining popularity. Russians want to make their homes beautiful and cozy. The industry, which produces building materials, tries to "be in the subject" and pleases consumers with diversity, new technologies and materials. In our everyday life, stretch ceilings, wallpapers on various bases, incredible finishing materials have become firmly established. The technologists got to the floor. In addition to traditional floor coverings, we are offered to try new, unusual materials. For example, liquid floor. But before you apply them in practice, you need to understand what it is.
The liquid floor (it is also called liquid linoleum) is a new kind of floor covering, the feature is that it creates a smooth surface without butt joints. This coating looks like a linoleum, resembles a ceramic tile in strength. It can be of two types: rough (original screed) and directly floor covering. Primary screed is a cement-acrylic coating (the dry mixture is diluted with water). Liquid linoleum is made of polymeric materials - epoxy or methyl methacrylate resins, polyurethane can be used as a raw material.
Liquid floors have a number of advantages over other materials. They have no seams, they are resistant to wetting. They will not miss the water in case of force majeure. The epoxy coating is characterized by increased strength and durability. A filling floor of polyurethane has antistatic qualities, it does not settle with dust, it does not get dirty, it is easy to take care of. These properties can be appreciated by landladies who know firsthand how much effort should be put on the floor to please its original appearance. In addition, liquid linoleum allows you to create real designer masterpieces: the most incredible color solutions and images, a 3D effect is possible.
You can make a liquid floor with your own hands. The technology is simple, but it requires strict adherence. The coating is placed only on a perfectly flat surface. Particular attention should be paid to the joints between the wall and the floor, at the corners. To achieve this, a concrete screed is made , the surface is thoroughly shpaklyuetsya. All works are supervised by means of a building level. You can fill the rough version of the liquid floor. This will save time and materials, will make a perfectly flat surface. Liquid linoleum is a substance that is in two banks, which must be mixed with each other. Mix best with a construction mixer, as it is necessary to obtain a perfectly homogeneous mass.
In the kitchen, bathroom or in a room with high humidity it is worth taking care of the waterproofing. Liquid floor waterproofing is a good choice. It is a polymeric material that is applied to the surface by spraying. This gives a stronger adhesion to the cement. Coverage is obtained without seams, uniform throughout the area and very durable.
The liquid floor is applied with a needle roller. The thickness of the layer is from 1.5 to 7 mm (it is regulated by the rule). It depends on the purpose of the room and on the preparedness of the surface. Work can be carried out only at positive temperatures - from +5 to +25 degrees. It is necessary to take into account the following: the lower the temperature, the longer the floor will dry. And still need to take into account the humidity level. It should not exceed 60%. Otherwise, the material will react with water, bubbles will appear. This defect is very difficult to eliminate. After the liquid linoleum has dried (this takes a day), it is not afraid of moisture at all. The last stage of the work is coating the floor with varnish. In two weeks you can fully exploit the floor.