Self-leveling floor for the bathroom

Traditionally decorating and facing the kitchen or bathroom tiles we choose.However, technology is not standing still, and recently appeared in the construction market a new trend - self-leveling floor bathroom.This aesthetic, reliable and original coating will create a unique interior and serve the homeowner up to 40 years.

Featurescover

Filling flooring - suitable for those areas of the room to which special requirements.Unlike traditional floors filler technology involves freezing the liquid solution to be spread evenly over the surface.As a result, get strong, durable and aesthetic polymeric coating.

In recent years the popularity of purchased bulk 3d floor in the bathroom, which implies the presence of a three-dimensional image by a transparent polymer layer.It has no seams, by their appearance resembles linoleum, and feels - is smooth tiles.Under favorable conditions the coating will last for about 40 years.

today construction market offers a 12 color variations of self-leveling floor in the bathroom.To put the bathroom, you can choose any color or choose to use a clear solution.Each option will look elegant and original.The image can also be different variety.It may be, for example, flowers, sea creatures and other decorative elements.

determine the choice of flooring, it is necessary to bring him to the following requirements:

1. floor should protect the surface from the negative effects of moisture.
2. coating should be safe for travel.This is particularly true for the bathroom, because the risk of injury is increased by how much the floor.
3. care for coating must not be working and be as simple as possible.In addition, the material should not deform under the influence of chemical components and detergents.
4. Flooring should be resistant to various influences.
5. Prefer materials with long service life, even at the price of self-leveling floor in the bathroom will be slightly higher.

Types of self-leveling floors

Filling floor is divided into the following types:

• methyl methacrylate;
• epoxy;
• cement and acrylic;
• polyurethane.

Last kind of self-leveling floor is to be used in residential areas, because it is the most environmentally friendly.Such a floor is durable and has a small thickness.The first three types are used on the premises of industrial purpose.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any other material, self-leveling floors in the bathroom, which is decorated with a photo design publications have both positive aspects of the operation, and minor tweaks.Its advantages are as follows:

• this floor is environmentally friendly;
• has a high coefficient of water resistance;
• has good thermal conductivity, due to which increases the comfort of use in the bathroom;
• does not conduct electricity;
• floor is resistant to ultraviolet light;
• has a monolithic structure;
• prevents the multiplication of fungal microorganisms and mold in the floor construction;
• not be damaged under the influence of acids, alkalis and oils;
• has good decorative properties.This coating will make the design of your bathroom a unique and exquisite.

Important! If surface coating still appeared a mechanical defects - they are easy to correct.It is better to seek help from professionals who will fix the damage self-leveling floor.Air will last for many years.

disadvantage of this floor is its high cost.Implementation of the inlet floor coverings involves printing an image that is applied to a special film or a fabric, which causes high material costs.Choosing self-leveling floors in the bathroom, read the reviews about the manufacturer.

Technology of formation of self-leveling floor

If you decide to arrange the bathroom on their own self-leveling floors, it will take a little effort and high-quality material.However, the budget savings more than offset the inconvenience.So, consider a step by step guide to filling such a coating.

Tools required for

For installation of the inlet floor you need to prepare:

• or grinders machine for grinding;
• drill;
• vacuum cleaner household purposes;
• spatulas of different species (it is imperative to have a flat and gear);
• brush;
• fur and needle rollers;
• mixture for leveling;
• overalls;
• protective lacquer;
• transparent coating;
• solvent to clean the tool.

Walkthrough: stacking technology

installation of this coating involves several steps:

1. At the first stage we prepare the ground.As such a base should be a high-quality floor screed.If the room already has a concrete surface, grind it to achieve the highest level surface.
2. If there are cracks and holes to fix the situation, you can use the usual repair cement.
3. Then remove surface dust and various impurities, using a vacuum cleaner.
4. Then cover the floor primer.A suitable material for this will be the companies Epolast-Grunt, Betokontakt Knauf, Primer.These primers are a part of nature dvuhkompozitnogo.The objective is to provide a primer quality of adhesion (connection between different surfaces and their adhesion) of the base with the presence of a base layer of the filling of three meters.Freezes primer quickly, so you need to take into account this feature and work in an appropriate pace.Apply primer by roller.

5. align the mounting surface of the next step.For this purpose, two-part epoxy putty take, for example Elakor-Ed or Epolast-Rovnitel.

6. Using a spatula, we put a layer of 2 mm.Typically, fillers such flow is calculated by the ratio: 1 kg of material per 1 m2.To make the putty solution correctly, you need to take into account the recommendations of the manufacturer.They are usually indicated on the package.

7. Once the plaster is ready to use it should be poured on the floor and using a spatula to distribute evenly over the entire surface.

8. Proceed to the most creative stage - drawing apply.Initially, you should pay attention to clean and remove dust from the primed surface.

9. Now proceed to the formation of the selected pattern.Image Apply paint using a stencil.Some small elements can be attached by means of a finishing component.

10. If we attach film must be removed completely out of her air bubbles formed.

11. Apply glue to the floor, which function is currently performing topcoat.Then, using a roller or spatula flatten it, together with the extract from the excess glue film and air bubbles.

12. Give the material 1 day to dry.It should also be noted that the image is put on the best polymer coating.

13. The next stage of laying - the application of the topcoat.In carrying out this procedure, it should be noted that the thickness of this layer will depend on the depth of the image.As such a coating can be applied polymer properties dvuhkompozitnogo Teping Paul or ekoteX.

14. It is necessary to prepare a polymer solution according to the package directions, then pour it on the floor and leveled using this trowel and roller.

15. Roll out the coating should be as long as the process is not started hardening.To the filling material is completely dry, it is necessary to leave it for 24-48 hours.However, to make full use of the floor will be ready only after 7 days.In case you have provided heating function, it is necessary to delay the operation of the coating for 2-3 weeks.

16. The final step is the application of a protective varnish.The function of this layer is to protect the coating from different mechanical impact - scratches, chips, dents and other troubles.Flooring in this varnish will extend the life of the coating for a few years.

17. Job successfully completed!

Self-leveling floors in the bathroom 3d - favorable in the decorative and functionally solution for your home, but it is more time-consuming to perform.If desired, and a certain awareness of it can be done in this matter on their own.

Video instruction on the installation of the inlet floor is presented below: