In our country, a new type of sport called repair is gaining popularity recently. Russians want to make their homes beautiful and cozy. The industry that produces building materials, tries to "be in the subject" and delights consumers with a variety of new technologies and materials. Stretch ceilings, wallpapers on various bases, and incredible finishing materials firmly entered our everyday life. Technologists got to the floor. In addition to traditional flooring, we are invited to try new, unusual materials. For example, a liquid floor. But before you put them into practice, you need to figure out what it is.
Liquid floor (it is also called liquid linoleum) is a new
type of flooring, its peculiarity is that it creates a smooth surface without butt joints. This coating looks like linoleum, in strength it resembles ceramic tile. It is of two types: draft (initial screed) and directly flooring. The primary screed is a cement-acrylic coating (the dry mixture is diluted with water).
Liquid linoleum is made from polymeric materials - epoxy or methyl methacrylate resins, and polyurethane can also be used as a raw material.
Liquid floors have several advantages over other materials. They have no seams, are resistant to getting wet. They will not let water in case of force majeure. Epoxy coating is characterized by increased strength and durability. And the polyurethane bulk floor has antistatic qualities, dust does not settle on it, it does not get dirty, it is easy to care for it. These properties can be appreciated by housewives who know firsthand how much effort needs to be put in order for the floor to please its pristine appearance. In addition, liquid linoleum allows you to create real design masterpieces: the most incredible colors and images, a 3D effect is possible.
The liquid floor can be done with your own hands. The technology is simple, but requires strict adherence. The coating is laid only on a perfectly flat surface. Particular attention should be paid to the joints between the wall and the floor, in the corners. To achieve this, a
concrete screed is made
, the surface is thoroughly putty. All work is monitored using the construction level. You can fill the draft version of the liquid floor. This will save time and materials, will make a perfectly smooth surface. Liquid linoleum is a substance that is in two banks that must be mixed with each other. It is best to mix with a construction mixer, since it is necessary to obtain a completely homogeneous mass.
In the kitchen, bathroom or in a room with high humidity should take care of waterproofing. Liquid floor waterproofing is a good choice. It is a polymer material that is sprayed onto a surface. This gives a better grip to the cement. The coating is seamless, uniform over the entire area and very durable.
The liquid floor is applied with a needle roller. The layer thickness 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. The following should be taken into account: the lower the temperature, the longer the floor will dry. And also take into account the level of humidity. 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 dries (this takes a day), moisture is not at all frightening to it. The last stage of the work is coating the floor with varnish. After two weeks, you can use the
bulk floor completely.