Modern flooring should bedurable and resistant to many types of impact. Durability, style and attractiveness, relatively simple installation - these are also priority indicators. Self-leveling decorative floors fully meet these requirements. They are made of a special polymer material and a decorative layer. You can easily pour a decorative floor yourself. It is perfect for any room, it has a long service life. Such floors do not require special care, it is problematic to scratch the surface.
Self-leveling decorative floors meet all requirementsrequirements of reliability, durability and style. In order for the decorative self-leveling floor to become so durable and attractive, it is necessary to strictly follow the technology of its application. Particular attention is paid to the choice of dry mix, correct application of the polymer to the surface. Since the layer of self-leveling mix is thin, the base should be prepared in advance. This is important to consider when the coating is done independently. There are many options for decorative design, today self-leveling mixes of various colors are used, special films, bright beads, painted sand and much more are used. After pouring the floor and decorating it, a special transparent layer is applied. It gives the entire coating strength and stability.
Preparing the floor for work
To make a decorative floor covering, you need to prepare:
Tools for self-leveling floors.
- 2-component primer based on epoxy resin, it has the property of deep penetration;
- epoxy putty for leveling;
- polymer as a dry mixture, it is diluted with water, color pigments can be added to obtain the desired shade;
- the chosen type of decoration, for example, a special film on which the ornament is applied;
- The transparent primer is applied before the finish filling;
- protective topcoat, which can be used as a special lacquer (it can be glossy or matte, but the first option is more preferable);
- bucket or other container for mixing building compounds;
- building mixer;
- Needle roller;
- special needle shoes;
- notched trowel.
Before making decorative self-leveling floors,the base must be prepared. This requires removing the old floor covering and inspecting the condition of the base. It is quite possible that it will be necessary to repair it, i.e. eliminate cracks and potholes. In some cases, it is necessary to fill it with a self-leveling mixture or a regular screed. Waterproofing is not required, since the self-leveling mixtures themselves have excellent waterproofing properties. When laying the polymer on a wooden base, it is necessary to use gypsum fiber boards. Return to contents</a>
Filling technology for self-leveling floors
Technology of pouring self-leveling floors.Self-leveling coatings are easy to apply. The first step is to treat the base with an epoxy resin primer. To do the job, you need to mix the base with the hardener. All ingredients are poured into a container and mixed with a construction mixer. The primer is applied to the base of the floor in a thin layer, using a metal toothed spatula to level it. During application, make sure that the layer is smooth. To make the work easier, mark the surface of the walls first. The primer must dry completely to get a smooth base, but it is recommended to additionally sand it with a grinder (use a nozzle called a "turtle"). The next step is to apply the putty. This is not necessary, but it is highly desirable if you are planning a decorative floor rather than a regular self-leveling floor. The coating will smooth out any defects that might remain after priming. Usually, such work is necessary when self-leveling floors are being done for the first time, and there is no special experience. After the putty has dried, the surface should be sanded.
Options for pouring self-leveling floors.If you need to raise the floor a little, then the putty is mixed with quartz sand, since without it, increasing the height even by 1.5-3 cm will be expensive. Next, the polymer first layer is poured. The polymer is mixed with a construction mixer, after which it can be applied from the far corner of the room. The mixture is poured in small portions, distributed over the surface with a needle roller. Such a tool is required to remove all air bubbles, experts recommend pre-treating the floor with a solvent-based composition. Decorative self-leveling floors can have several layers. Most often, after the base coat has dried, a second layer is applied. The selected pattern is then laid on it. Return to the table of contents</a>
Options for decorating the surface
You can decorate self-leveling floors with your own hands using various methods:
Scheme of decorative self-leveling floor.
After decoration, the self-leveling floor is covered with a special protective layer, which gives the coating a finished appearance. Return to contents</a>
Use of films for floor decoration
If you want to create a composition on the floor, thenA special decorative film will help you with this. The technology of decoration is not as complicated as it may seem. Films, banner fabric and other options should be applied only to the already hardened first layer of resin. Glitter, stones, chips are distributed over the surface when the compound has not yet hardened. Pictures and films are used most often, it is easier to decorate the floor with them, even if you do not have much experience. After pouring two layers of polymer, one of which will be the base, and the second a protective coating, you can start gluing. Stages of work:
Once the decoration is complete, you should applya finishing polymer layer, the thickness of which can be 0.25-2.5 mm. To make a thick protective layer, an epoxy compound is used. It is specially designed for such work. The layer is smooth, it has an ideal mirror surface, it is highly wear-resistant. As a thin protective layer, you can use a finishing varnish. The result is a glossy durable coating that is completely resistant to damage. Self-leveling floors with a decorative coating are a beautiful and stylish option. Any options can be used as a decorative layer, the surface is then protected with a special coating that gives the polymer a mirror shine and strength.
