The floors are fantastic. New technologies for flooring. D floor: technology from A to Z

Self-leveling 3d floors almost immediately became popular after they appeared on the market, despite the rather high price. This is a universal coating that is used with the same degree of effectiveness on objects with different interior and intended purpose. All work can be done by hand, but at the same time you need to prepare a drawing, strictly follow the manufacturing technology, and control the environmental conditions.

What is a 3d floor?

This type of coating consists of several layers: base, pattern / texture, finishing... Compositions for this task tend to solidify quickly enough, so the option of making a 3D floor with your own hands is difficult to implement, but still possible. The drawing can be sketched directly onto the rough surface, but in domestic conditions it is preferable to use material with a fixed pattern. This is a less time-consuming process, and in addition, it is also cheaper.

As a basis for the coating, multi-component compositions (polymer, mineral) are used. The 3D effect is provided by the top layer. To obtain a more pronounced volume of the image, you need to increase the thickness of the finish. But in this case, you will have to use materials with a different ratio of components, so that changing the parameters of the coating does not affect its strength.

Phased execution of work

The technology of pouring the self-leveling floor includes three main stages: preparation of the base (rough screed); transfer of a pattern or drawing / creation of a textured surface (pebbles, sand, shells, etc.); finishing. But before starting to do the work with your own hands, it is recommended to pay special attention to the stage of choosing an image, as well as its preparation.

What to consider when choosing a picture

The first step is to define your own preferences. This can be a drawing transferred to the screed, photo printing, abstraction and other creation. An important nuance - the image must be of high quality (at least 1440 dpi). 3D floors will look spectacular on marine theme, photos of the abyss, descent. For all other cases, it is recommended to equip a thicker finish coat to enhance the perception of volume.

Popular 3D drawings with depth effect: water, abyss, descent. Especially the nautical theme, where, thanks to a special technique of airbrushing, a truly impressive realism is achieved.

In order not to injure the psyche, it is better to avoid using photographs depicting danger (monsters, predators, creepy motives). Another direction that should not be used is falling or moving objects (for example, a large wave), since the dynamism in the image when arranging a 3D fill coating is not the best option.

The most common mistakes in arranging 3D floors, selecting a pattern

Flashy photos with lots of bright elements are also not suitable. All these images will constantly affect the subconscious mind in a negative way.

How to change perspective

If you plan to do all the work yourself, you need to understand a graphics program with sufficient functionality to fully change the characteristics of the image. The most popular option is PhotoShop.

Detailed instructions for further actions:

The room where the 3d floor will be poured with your own hands needs to be photographed, and this should be done from the desired angle, for example, standing at the entrance;
The graphic editor allows you to overlay a pre-selected picture on the image of a room;
The photo is cleaned up: there should be nothing superfluous on it, except for the floor with a picture fixed on it;
Having received the outlines flooring in perspective (it resembles a trapezoid in shape), you need to correct the borders of the image with your own hands until you get a rectangle (tools in the Vanishing Point graphic editor, Create plane tool);
All that remains is to save the file (extension .png).

The quality of the image directly depends on how carefully the floor was cut in the photo.

Printout

A common option for transferring a photo is through banner fabric. The popularity of this material is due to its resistance to moisture, sometimes even with aggressive components (rain, snow). Considering the high quality of the future cover, the cost of banner fabric is quite acceptable - about $ 20 / sq. m. You can contact any organization that offers outdoor printing services to print a file.

It is recommended that you make a test print on a small paper size. This will allow you to assess the quality of the image and the overall product. It is also quite possible to order a full-format black and white print on paper, then it will be possible to evaluate the drawing on the floor of the room.

Preparation of the base

The concrete surface is cleaned. Moreover, you need to remove with your own hands not only dust, but also greasy stains (oil, grease, etc.). The surface is covered with a primer mixture; without this, the technology for laying materials will be disrupted due to low adhesion. An intermediate layer is formed (rough screed based on mineral or polymer compounds). Further, decorative design is applied / attached.

How the photo is pasted and transferred

Do-it-yourself canvas spreads over the surface. Fastening method - adhesive. At the same time, it is necessary to control so that air bubbles do not appear between the canvas and the base. Careful smoothing of the material will avoid such disadvantages. In the case when the 3D drawing is transferred with your own hands directly to the base, the production of the floor will include one more stage - applying a primer over the picture after the acrylic paint has completely dried.

The nuances of the pouring process

A sufficient thickness of the transparent layer gives the image volume polymer material... It is also necessary to apply a protective coating on top, which will ensure long-term operation of the floor without the risk of abrasion of the surface.

Filling with polymer composition

Material consumption depends on the layer thickness. For example, the production of a 3 mm coating requires a material blank at the rate of 4-4.5 kg / sq. m. You need to work as efficiently as possible, but at the same time efficiently, since the composition for laying topcoat sets quickly.

Pouring cover

Coating thickness - 0.5 mm. The working time with the ready-made mixture is no more than an hour (again, you should focus on a period of 40 minutes). For DIY styling, you need to prepare a spatula and a roller with a needle surface. A small amount of material is applied with a spatula and spread with a roller until the coating begins to tangle slightly. The period of complete drying of the finishing layer is up to 7 days.

Pour the composition onto the surface. The base is leveled by means of a rule and a needle roller, the main purpose of which is to remove air bubbles from the thickness of the base.

Difficulties at different stages of work

The main enemies of a quality coating are unsuitable environmental conditions and incorrect dosage of the mixture components. In the first case, moisture plays a major role. With an increase in this indicator, bubbles appear on the floor surface.

You can check if the working conditions are suitable using a piece of plastic wrap. It is straightened on the floor, gluing around the perimeter with tape. After waiting 3 days, you can remove this structure.

If the color of the surface under the film changes and in the event of condensation on its surface, do not start work until the air parameters are normalized.

Incorrect dosage of the components of the mixture will lead to a decrease in the quality of the floor. The production of a coating includes the step of determining a sufficient thickness of the topcoat to provide the required level of surface reliability. In this case, the ratio of the number of components can change.

The self-leveling 3D floor impresses with its beauty despite the high price. Covering can not only complement the design of the room, but eliminate the need to buy a carpet. Effective, has a long service life.

Self-leveling 3D floors - what is it?

Self-leveling 3D floor is a seamless polymer coating. Exists several types of components of the mixture for self-leveling floor:

Polyurethane;
Epoxy;
Methyl methacrylate;
Cement acrylic;
Combined.

The beginning was laid by street artists who painted the walls of buildings, bus stops and roads in 3D. The designers loved this idea. They moved her to offices and apartments. It was then that 3D self-leveling floors began to gain their popularity and numerous positive reviews on construction forums.

In addition to its impressive external design properties, self-leveling 3D floor has an operational advantage:

Long service life;
Resistant to moisture and aggressive substances;
Safe and environmentally friendly;
Suitable for any premises;
Easy to care for.

Choosing a photo of a drawing for a 3D floor

3D floors are expensive, you won't be able to change them all the time, this is a long-term type of finishing. Therefore, the choice of drawing should be approached carefully. Here are two important tips:

When choosing a picture, do not succumb to momentary moods. You should not choose "fashionable images", because both fashion and your desire can quickly pass.
Choose neutral, best of all, nature: mountains, water, beach, sand, etc.

Rooms with 3D floors do not like unnecessary decor. Therefore, all design and interior elements of a room must be carefully planned. They should be in harmony with the chosen pattern.

Think over everything, down to the location of the furniture, so that it does not cover an important element of the picture.

Remember that the coating of a 3D drawing can be: smooth, rough, glossy or matte. A correctly selected drawing can visually enlarge the space of a small room.

Materials and tools

Necessary materials for 3D floors

Self-leveling polymer floors are the first thing you need. They are: epoxy, methyl methacrylate and polyurethane. Based on the parameters: convenience, strength and environmental friendliness, it is better to choose epoxy for 3D floors.

Whatever composition you choose, 3D floor manufacturing technology will be as follows:

Concrete base. You can also use a wooden one if you are sure of its reliability.
The primer layer, which helps the polymer formulations to better adhere to the base, is a hydrolizer.
Base and sealant for a perfectly flat finish and full coverage of the base.
3D drawing.
A transparent top finish layer that will cover the image.
Optional varnish coating... It protects against scuffs, damage, scratches.

The right tools for the job

Drill or mixer with a special attachment. It is necessary to have speed control, reverse, power from 800 watts. Drill mixer attachment for mixing two-composite compositions.
Squeegee with adjustable gap size for even distribution and leveling of the mixture.
Needle roller.
A sentipon roller with a pile size of 1.2 - 1.5 cm and a soft brush for inaccessible areas.
Spatulas.
Paint shoes.
Capacity for mixing mixtures.
Vacuum cleaner for room preparation.
A hard plastic brush.
Work clothes, protective equipment.
Film for protecting workplaces from contamination.

DIY self-leveling flooring with 3D effect

Installation of a self-leveling 3D floor is simple. It is impossible to make mistakes when preparing the base for the drawing and in the laying of materials.

Stages of installing a self-leveling 3D floor with your own hands - abstracts

Preparation of the base. Basically, a self-leveling floor is used, after complete drying it is sanded. But it can be used as a base: concrete, wood and tiles. The main thing is that you need a perfectly flat surface for the image.
Filling with a primer. It is also ideally aligned to the drawing.
Coating with a base coat. It must match the selected image.
Drawing a picture. The image is applied depending on the type of material used: banner fabric, vinyl or satin backing by self-adhesive backing. If the drawing consists of several fragments, then they must be carefully joined. In addition, the artist can simply paint on the prepared surface.
Pouring a finishing layer, mainly epoxy resin, 1.5 - 5 mm thick.
Final sanding, if necessary opening with varnish.

Preparation of the base for 3D floor

Since each system of self-leveling floors has its own characteristics, our option will be considered on the domestic system TeoKhim "Elakor-ED". It is not only not inferior in quality to foreign analogues, but also surpasses them in price.

The concrete base should be ideal, its differences should not exceed 1 mm per 1 m. Polymer compounds have the property of self-leveling, but they are too expensive. Cheaper to use concrete screed.

Requirements for a concrete base:

Cement grade from M200;
The concrete base must gain strength;
Complete drying of the floor. You can cover a small area tightly with a film and check in a day, if there are drops of water or perspiration, you cannot work.

Working conditions:

Floor temperature from 5 to 25 degrees;
The difference in air temperature at a height of up to 50 cm and the base itself is not more than 4 degrees;
Room humidity not higher than 80%;
Component temperature 15 - 20 degrees;
Fresh air must constantly flow into the room, there must be no drafts.

Thoroughly remove dirt and dust from the floor with a powerful vacuum cleaner. Remove loose concrete. Remove all existing stains of paint, mastic, etc. Fill gaps and crevices. Clean up again.

Base priming

In the course of further work, you will have to work with resins that, when mixed, should not fall on the floor. To do this, you need to take the work space outside the work room.

All resins have time limits, read the instructions for the compositions. Therefore, it is better if an individual person kneads them as needed.

The time it takes to prime the floor after cleaning is 2 hours. Two-component primer, A and B. Mixes in a ratio of 2 A: 1 B. Stirring speed 500 rpm. Rotation methods must be alternated.

After mixing the mixture, it takes about 3 minutes for the air to come out. After spilling it on the floor, you need to pay attention to inaccessible places. For complete drying, a day must pass. If everything is done correctly, then a smooth surface with a glossy shine will appear.

If after that repair is required, we dilute the epoxy putty in a ratio of 5 to 1, mix until smooth. Without turning off the mixer, add quartz sand in portions. We fill in the required areas. For complete drying, we wait a day. Small blemishes can be removed with sandpaper.

After that, we go through the second layer of primer, this is done in the same way as with the first. We only add quartz sand. As a result, we get a rough, flat surface.

The base coat is needed to completely cover the base and create a perfectly flat solid surface for 3D floors. In some brands, before this, it is required to cover the fiberglass.

Before pouring the base layer of the 3D floor, dilute the epoxy mixture again. Fill with a thin layer, avoid puddles. After 15 - 20 minutes, cover with a quartz squeak, 1.5 - 2 kg per 1 sq. M. Distribute it evenly over the surface. The remains of not absorbed squeak are removed with a stiff brush.

We dilute the self-leveling composition for the base layer of the 3D floor using the technology:

3 - 5 minutes mix component A with direct and reverse rotation of the mixer;
Without stopping the mixer, slowly add the hardener;
Thoroughly mixed, especially in hard-to-reach places capacity;
Leave it for a couple of minutes to get out of the air mixture. You cannot keep the prepared mixture in a bucket for more than 10 minutes.

To move freely on the flooded floor, you need to wear paint shoes. You need to lift your leg straight up, without shuffling movements. This will allow the pits to tighten quickly.

We fill the finished self-leveling floor, distribute it equally with a spatula, creating the required thickness. Pay attention to hard-to-reach areas, the joints between the floor and the wall.

After 10 - 15 minutes we pass with a needle roller. It allows for the final leveling of the mixture and releases the remaining air.

The applied base layer of the 3D floor is left for a day. It should not get dust or construction debris, there should be no drafts.

Laying 3D drawing on the floor

Laying a 3D drawing is a difficult and important stage. Use clean shoes with shoe covers, they will protect you from unnecessary marks from the soles.

When laying the pattern, you need to remove all the air from under it. Be extremely careful, the film can be with a self-adhesive base. The appearance of wrinkles, especially sticking, should not be allowed. It can ruin her completely.

If the drawing includes more than one fragment, then it is necessary to join so that the joint line is not visible.

If the film does not have an adhesive base, then a little epoxy finishing mixture can be used as an adhesive. It is also used when gluing decor: shells, leaves, etc.

3D drawing can be applied by an artist using acrylic paints. After that, he needs to dry completely.

Since paint shoes must be used to fill the finishing layer, the drawing must be protected with a thin layer of transparent epoxy primer.

Pouring the finishing layer of 3D floors

The finishing layer not only seals the 3D floor pattern, but also serves as a lens. It enhances the 3D effect. After applying it, it is necessary to prevent dust and water from entering it. Even a drop of sweat can cause localized cloudiness that can be clearly seen.

The finishing layer of the 3D floor is poured according to the technology:

We dilute the transparent mixture "Elakor-ED" in a ratio of 2: 1.
We distribute the composition over the surface, for this it is better to use a squeegee with an exposed gap.
The self-leveling properties of the mixture begin to work at a flow rate of at least 1 kg per 1 square meter, and at a room temperature of 5 degrees - 1.8 kg. Therefore, you need to save in moderation.
After 15 - 20 minutes we pass with a needle roller.
Initial drying takes place within 24 hours. You can move around in soft shoes only after 4 - 5 days. And for full 3D operation, the floor will be ready only in a week.

The varnish "Elakor-PU Lux" is used. It is mixed in a 2: 1 ratio at a mixer speed of 1000 for 1 - 2 minutes. We leave for a few minutes to let the air out. Remember that you cannot keep it in a bucket for more than 10 minutes.
Polyurethane has a strong, smelly odor, so take care of protective equipment and fresh air. There should be no drafts.
To apply varnish we use a velor roller with a pile length of 4 - 5 mm.
The varnish is applied in two layers. The break between them should be at least 8 - 12 hours and not exceed 24 hours.

After applying varnish, the floor is completely ready in a week, but after 3 - 4 days it can already be moved on it in light shoes. From here you can make an export that it will take at least 2 weeks to create a 3D floor with your own hands. The work is very difficult and demanding.

Floor care

There are no rules for caring for 3D floors. For this, the usual recommendations are suitable:

Manual or mechanized harvesting;
The number of cleanings is not limited, clean up as it gets dirty;
Various cleaning agents can be used;
To make 3D floors last a long time, apply polish or mastic a couple of times a year.

Installation video for 3D floors

Every time thinking about conducting renovation works to renew the interiors of our apartments, we involuntarily begin to imagine what the new ceiling and floor will be made of. Therefore, today our topic is aimed at studying a completely new technology for making floors.

Not so long ago, ordinary residents of high-rise buildings, it became known that in ordinary apartments can also be created beautiful pictures under your feet, using self-leveling floors in 3D. Self-leveling floors are considered to be a sufficiently strong and resistant to stress synthetic coating, which is currently being actively introduced for the decoration of retail premises, exhibition halls, public centers, swimming pools and others.

However, the technology for creating 3D floors is gradually moving into our apartments, and many companies specializing in construction and renovation began to provide such services. Pouring floors with the use of 3D effect in some rooms, slowly but surely began to replace the use of laminate flooring, as well as ceramic tiles, and has become one of the most promising trends in this area. Although the price for these types of work is still biting, over time it will come down to more acceptable values \u200b\u200band will find its customer on the market.

Beautiful, voluminous, reliable - 3D floors

Self-leveling 3D floors perfectly carry loads, that is, you can not only walk on them with your feet, but even ride a bicycle. Such a floor is not afraid of a damp environment or spilled water, which often becomes another reason for choosing this type of floor for damp rooms such as a bathroom or kitchen.

Of course, you can get by with the cheapest option, choosing a plain floor without any drawings, but your soul wants a more sophisticated design option, so there is the possibility of creating full-fledged paintings with a 3D effect, which can rightfully be considered a whole art object.

Want to sea \u200b\u200bwave or a waterfall under your feet - please, if you want frolicking dolphins, - for God's sake, but if you want a sandy beach of Egypt with marine inhabitants - nothing is easier ... Self-leveling floors are not only multifunctional and reliable, they can also simultaneously be a whole piece of art with textures and paints applied to them, which make it possible to realize any customer's fantasies.

That is why this technology quickly began to be mastered and applied by famous interior designers. With the help of such floors, you can easily visually enlarge the space of a room, emphasize the depth of the floor, change the atmosphere of different zones or separate one zone from another without using additional materials. The multi-layer structure of a 3D floor is able to turn into almost any material known in decoration, for example decorative rock, an expensive tree, old paving stones or expensive pebbles from the seashore.

How is the self-leveling floor device

As a rule, self-leveling floors are mounted on a well-prepared base. First, an image, which was determined by the customer, is applied to a smooth surface, a picture, a photograph, a company logo, or an image of mammals, any fantasy, after which it is covered with a layer of a special transparent polymer.

The polymer coating, in turn, consists of a thickener and a hardener. After a while, when the floor reaches a certain hardness, a layer of protective varnish is applied to its finishing surface.

In addition to the image used on the floor to give an even stronger 3D effect, any decorative elements can be added inside the polymer coating: shells, balls imitating pearls, pebbles, sand and so on ...

Advantages of self-leveling floors:

durability of use;
high strength and wear resistance;
do not harm human health;
simple installation that does not require much time;
the opportunity to realize fantasies in the interior.

But despite all the advantages of the new 3D floors, they, like any other material in the world, have some disadvantages. One of which today is the rather high price of their installation. Another disadvantage is the difficulty of removing such a floor and replacing it with another coating, but this problem can be solved by laying the laminate directly on top of the self-leveling floor.

The technology for the manufacture of self-leveling floors with the 3D effect, which has become widespread in industrial and civil construction, has significantly expanded the possibilities for the implementation of the most daring design ideas... How 3D floors are made, and why manufacturing technology requires strict adherence to all operations without exception, will be discussed in this material.

The process of making floors with volumetric images includes three main stages, which, in turn, are divided into several intermediate operations:

Foundation preparation, which begins with pouring the concrete screed and continues with drying, priming and final leveling of the surface;
Applying the actual decorative coating, when various primers, glaze paints and volumetric drawings are used on a self-adhesive base or applied with a special glue;
Application of a finishing protective layer, allowing to obtain not only a wear-resistant coating, but also to visually increase the depth of the applied image.

Self-leveling floor technology

Routing on 3D floors indicates exactly which components are used when performing a particular technological operation. It details the time of drying and polymerization, the time of applying the compositions and the sequence of work. Most often, materials based on polyurethane or epoxy are used for the manufacture of self-leveling floors with a volumetric pattern.

Tip: For a durable, wear-resistant finish, it is highly recommended to use 3D flooring materials from a single source, which are balanced in technical and chemical characteristics and provide a complete system that provides the best quality of the finished floor.

Foundation preparation

Self-leveling polymer floors are arranged on durable concrete the base, which should not have visible and hidden damage, inclusions of separating materials and traces of any contamination, therefore, before making 3 d floors, it is necessary to carry out a number of preparatory operations:

Checking the concrete base for damage, which is carried out by visual inspection, tapping the floor surface or using special radio frequency or ultrasonic meters. Modern appliances the presence of cracks or voids is determined with sufficient accuracy even in a sufficiently thick layer of concrete;
Repair of a concrete base with special repair mixes. In case of significant damage or impossibility of repair, it is necessary to re-manufacture the concrete screed. To ensure maximum strength of the floor with a low coating thickness, the old base must be destroyed to the state of crushed stone of the middle fraction and then a new coating must be poured. If the layer thickness does not exceed 40 mm, a special reinforcing mesh is used when installing the screed;
After repair, the screed must be dried until moisture is completely removed, and the new base must be kept for 28 days with periodic moistening to gain the necessary strength;
The base intended for applying 3D images must be absolutely flat, without cavities, subsidence and other possible defects. For the final leveling, it is best to apply thin-layer self-leveling floors based on cement binders, which are applied to the previously primed screed.

Video demonstration of surface preparation before pouring

Drawing a picture

High-quality patterning on the prepared floor surface is about half the success rate for 3D flooring. The slightest fold or air bubble instantly distorts the picture and destroys the volume of the image. Therefore, before making 3D floors, you should not neglect some additional operations:

Cleaning, if necessary, washing the floor with special detergents using industrial vacuum cleaner... Not the slightest grain of debris and not the slightest speck of dirt should remain on the entire surface of the floor;
Drying the base and applying a special primer compound that increases adhesion;
Drawing on a self-adhesive vinyl base or made on special paper and glued to the base with a special glue;
The final operation after drawing is to control the moisture content of the surface before applying the protective layer. This operation must be approached very carefully. Concrete substrates should have a moisture content of no more than 6% to prevent the polymer from peeling off the substrate.

The video shows the process of drawing a picture

Applying a transparent layer of polymer and protective varnish

Protective coatings in the manufacture of 3D floors can be epoxy based or based on polyurethane composites. Moreover, it can be either one or two-component compositions. There are some differences in how 3d self-leveling floors are made on an epoxy or polyurethane base, but, in general, the technological operations are similar:

When using this or that mixture, you should strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions. When pouring, special attention should be paid to the “survivability” time of the composition, during which it retains the ability to spread;
When pouring, it is required to prepare the next portions of the composition in a timely manner in order to avoid the appearance of heterogeneity of the coating and visible steps between the poured sections of the floor;
Leveling of the poured mixture is carried out with a special squeegee with an adjustable coating thickness and a needle roller, which serves to improve flow and accelerate the removal of air trapped in the polymer layer;
To create a shockproof wear-resistant coating, depending on the selected polymer, an additional layer of protective varnish can be applied to the floor surface, further increasing the "depth" of the image.

Having completed all the technological operations, it is necessary to withstand the coating for 3-4 days for final polymerization, after which the floors are ready for use.

You got a rough idea of \u200b\u200bhow 3d self-leveling floors are made. For all the seeming simplicity, pouring polymer floors is a rather complex undertaking that requires coordinated actions of the construction team, moreover, precisely timed. Even after watching a video on how to make 3D floors, you should not tackle their device alone, especially with large areas. The slightest inaccuracy can spoil the results of the work done, and it is very difficult to dismantle polymer floors due to their high strength.

Floor is an integral element of any room, which, apart from technical characteristics has aesthetic value. New flooring technologies include a host of new materials and installation techniques. Modern floor coverings have changed significantly, acquired the new kind and a new level of quality. Ceramic tiles supplemented with porcelain stoneware, engineering parquet and laminate, heat-resistant linoleum appeared, but these materials have already become common for the consumer and do not cause surprise.

A number of technical and sanitary requirements are imposed on new floor coverings:

wear resistance and durability;
resistance to temperature changes;
moisture resistance;
ease of installation;
environmental friendliness;
high aesthetic performance.

New technologies in flooring can be divided into sectional and self-leveling.

New sectional floors

Sectional floor materials are square or rectangular panels with grooves at the ends (locks) for interconnection. Materials can issue natural wood, stone or be different creative design... These materials include wood and engineering parquet, laminate, etc. Recently entered the market new material, the scope of which goes beyond internal device floors.

Wood-polymer composite (WPC)

The floor material is made from wood flour based on a binder polymer - polypropylene. The format of the floor sections is usually in the form of panels or planks. I call the last one terrace board... The material is particularly moisture resistant and respectable appearance... Due to this, it gained wide popularity. It is especially convenient to use it in extreme conditions, that is, where a natural board will not last long: in a suburban summer house, in the gazebo, on the terrace, around the pool.

Rectangular panels are more often used in modular structures - block containers, wagon-houses, play and utility blocks. The material itself is versatile. Wall and roof panels are also made from it.

Wood-cement boards (CP)

As a rule, these panels are used for the construction of a rough base in the construction of a private house. These are completely new technologies in flooring, which can significantly save money. Cerebral palsy is a great alternative to a board that fits directly onto the logs. Any kind of top covering can be laid on top of the slabs. Wood-cement boards are produced from carpentry waste (as a filler) and cement (as a binder). The composition also includes lime, which serves as an antiseptic and makes the material durable.

By definition, this is nothing new, since the pouring method of the device is a simple pouring of the screed. Cement floors are used in public and industrial buildings, and in residential premises they are used as a screed.

Not so long ago, a self-leveling screed was used to achieve ideal horizontality, but the use of polymerizing resins for pouring floors has become an innovation.

Imagine a 3D floor. The installation method of such a floor is to pour a rough primed base epoxy resin... To get a spatial drawing, fill is done in layers with separate images on each layer. Often decorative elements are poured into the resin layer - shells, sea stones or just shiny chips. The finishing layer is made with a transparent wear-resistant varnish.

The advantage of a 3D floor is its exclusivity, because each image is original in its own way. In addition, the polymer used has excellent thermal insulation and shockproof properties. Its durability is practically unlimited and the floor will last no less than the sand-cement base itself. The only drawback is the impossibility of dismantling it due to its colossal strength, therefore if the drawing is tired, then the new one will have to be poured in the old way.

Self-leveling 3D floors are not cheap, so they have not become widespread.

The floors of the future - fantasy or reality?

One of the most advanced manufacturers of floor coverings, the Uzin Utz AG concern, announced a competition for its 100th anniversary - "Floors of the Future", in which the best engineers and designers from all over the world took part. Among the projects presented, some simply amazed the imagination with boundless imagination and technical capabilities.

At first glance, there is nothing special, just a dark glossy surface, but as soon as you step on it naked, pictures begin to come to life at the point of contact. The entire surface in this case is a giant touchscreen protected by a durable transparent materialand the flooring is generally like a large tablet computer.

The idea is certainly interesting, but today it is unpromising due to the colossal cost.

Cable-stayed tension floor

The technology consists in special fasteners without the use of glue or any binders. The advantages are the speed and ease of installation, the ability to transfer to a new place, and, most importantly, the coating has a sound-absorbing effect.

Stretch floors were first introduced in 2012 and were noted as the most promising project. The only disadvantage was the high cost. But today, thanks to subsequent improvements, the technology began to be implemented and gain popularity.

Electromagnetic floors

This type of base is designed for industrial facilities and can be used in connection with the need to move heavy objects. The floor creates a magnetic cushion, so you can move objects without touching the floor. ABOUT practical application There is no information about electromagnetic floors yet, but in the future this method may become part of many technological processes.

Dynamically active floors

The essence of the idea is the possibility of changing the texture of its surface. Depending on the program, it will be possible to choose not only static forms - pebbles, wood, but also, for example, grass. Perhaps the project will be interesting for the entertainment and gaming industry, but in the apartment you will not have to expect such coatings in the near future.

Note that 3D floors were also presented at the "Floors of the Future" competition as a project, and today they are already a reality.

In addition to the flooring itself, the modern building industry offers a lot of insulation materials, design innovations, economical and effective systems floor heating. Regardless of the type of premises and its purpose, you can always find optimal solution and equip your home for every taste.