Familiar concrete is associated with a gloomy gray mass, prone to hardening. And hardly anyone would dare to call a product from this material a real masterpiece of art. Until some time it was. However, the appearance of decorative concrete in the mid-60s of the last century refuted this opinion. The nondescript material was not just transformed, but became an excellent basis for creating luxurious interior elements.
Features and properties
The most important quality of concrete is amazing durability. Coatings from this material are resistant to environmental influences, withstand temperatures from -50 ° to + 50 °. A special quality possessed by concrete is incredible abrasion resistance. It is this property that allows it to be used in the construction of sidewalks. Besides the fact that the material does not fade in the sun, it has one more advantage: simplicity and unpretentiousness in leaving. Such a coating can be easily washed under running water. Unlike most coatings, there is no slipping of shoes and wheels, even after rain.
Application area
As already mentioned above, decorative concrete often serves as the main material covering urban sidewalks and sites in private homes. Imitating all the external properties of paving stones and cobblestone pavement, it creates a surprisingly strong coating.
Decorative concrete has some advantages over common coatings such as asphalt and concrete. In particular, traces of gasoline and oil can be washed off without leaving spots on the surface. It is this factor that makes this material acceptable for widespread use in a metropolis.
With the help of new technologies you can revive the surface of the old concrete pavement. For this, sprayed decorative concrete is used. At the first stage of restoration, a layer of polymer-cement mixture is created. Then, laying the stencil on the surface, spray a decorative layer with color pigmentation and a protective composition.
Products in the interior and construction
Despite the scale of the construction object, it is the details that give style and originality to the architecture of the structures. Even inconspicuous at first glance elements can be fundamental in creating an original facade and landscape. What can we say about the fence, which stretches along the entire perimeter of the house.
Decorative concrete did not bypass this area of application. Owners of country houses are increasingly turning to Euro fences, the basis of which is this unique material.
Decorative concrete fence can satisfy all the wishes of the customer. Panels made using special technology, which have the most diverse texture and color scheme, are combined with other materials. It can be brickwork, natural stone,
art forging or wood.
Ready-made panels are mounted on support poles, which must be coated with a special protective primer.
Decorative concrete fences are made by vibrocasting. A guarantee of quality is the correct reinforcement of panels and pillars. At a quality fence, the reinforcement should lie, forming a grid structure: along and across the plates.
Such fences can be made in natural gray. This allows you to give the fence the desired shade with acrylic paint. However, many prefer a modular design, the elements of which were painted in bulk during the production process.