Today, a completely new finishing material is getting more and more application - WPC (wood-polymer composite). Builders also call it WPS or simply "liquid tree". This is a new, modern material used for repair and decoration.
What is a liquid tree
Today we will introduce you to its production and scope. Liquid wood is obtained by forcing melt out of plastic and wood flour. This material has incorporated all the best from plastic and wood. That is why the coating obtained as a result of this process, it is advisable to use on external and internal works. Most of the material is wood. The use of various additives is provided - UV stabilizers, polyethylene, etc.
Liquid wood is used to decorate playgrounds, stairs, pools, balconies.
Liquid Wood Properties
This material, like any other, has its undoubted advantages and some disadvantages. Its experts and consumers attribute the advantages to a long service life (10-50 years, subject to the conditions for proper installation). Withstands the most severe temperature changes - from 60 degrees of frost to 80 degrees of heat.
Liquid wood is resistant to mechanical damage and impact. In addition, he is not afraid of the effects of various microorganisms - fungi and bacteria. It will not hurt and rodents. A board made of liquid wood is not afraid of moisture and does not transmit ultraviolet radiation, does not deteriorate under the influence of even aggressive detergents. The material is extremely practical, easy to assemble, very pleasant to the touch, completely non-slip, the board has additional borders, clamps for fastening.
Manufacturers and price
Liquid wood is produced today by domestic and foreign companies. The most popular and sought-after products are products from Canada, Germany, Russia, China, Belgium, etc. The price of it, depending on quality, ranges from 45 to 120. e. per square meter.
Liquid Tree Care
Terrace board (WPC) is perfectly washed with ordinary soapy water. If the board freezes, it is necessary to remove ice with calcium chloride, after which it should be washed off with clean water. Subject to all necessary operating conditions, this material will last a long time and will delight you with its beauty and practicality.
Kaowa SEMENTOL
Another interesting coating is Kaowa paint, which is called liquid wood. It is capable of creating a structure of elite wood species on any surface. This paint can be used for indoor and outdoor use. Paint "liquid wood" (customer reviews indicate this) tolerates temperature extremes, not afraid of moisture. It has been successfully used to cover furniture. The surface becomes original and very effective. In addition, it is possible to cover it with white plastic doors and windows, decorative elements, household electrical appliances, as well as chipboard, fiberboard, wood, metal, drywall. It is important that it lays well on other paints, enamels, etc.
Method of applying paint
Before you start working with KAOWA, the surface to be treated must be treated with fine sandpaper. Then the can of paint should be shaken for 30 seconds. Remember: this paint should not be diluted with solvents. It must be applied in a fairly thick layer, but make sure that there are no smudges. It is recommended to apply paint only with a brush, and only in one direction. It can only be mixed with KAOWA paint.
Specifications
Paint "liquid wood", customer reviews of which are enthusiastic, dries within two hours, applied with a brush, consumed at the rate of 100 ml per 1 sq. M.
Twinson ("Twinson")
This is a unique composite material made of PVC and wood, which literally turned upside down the idea of the possibilities of finishing materials of a new type. Twinson is a great alternative to wood materials. With it, you can solve non-standard problems. Its low consumption, strength and moisture resistance, excellent appearance - all this is TWINSON paint. You can use it equally successfully for both indoor and outdoor use. The range of terrace paints Twinson is constantly expanding.
The advantages of liquid wood
The lining made using the new “liquid wood” technology is a very high-quality wood finishing material that has the desired bending shape and standard size. Preservation of a natural look and reasonable price do this material demanded among designers. The rapid growth of construction requires the development of new materials and technologies that will meet modern requirements - affordable price, practicality, etc.
It is likely that in the near future the technologies will change, and even more advanced material will appear, but today there is no decent competition for liquid wood in terms of practicality and efficiency.