How to choose the filler floor correctly and which one?

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  • 1 There are several types of liquid linoleum:
  • 2 Precautions for working with bulk floors:
How to choose a bulk floor photo Useful tips for choosing a floor.

Nowadays, flooring is visibly invisible. One of the curious ones is liquid linoleum, that is, floors that are poured in the literal sense! Externally, such a floor looks like a normal linoleum, but when you touch the surface, it looks like a smooth tile. Liquid linoleum has a large range of colors, it is even, without any seams - ideal for quick repair of the apartment. Scientifically speaking, the floor is a seamless floor covering.

There are several types of liquid linoleum:

  1. Methyl methacrylate
  2. Epoxy
  3. Cement-acrylic
  4. Polyurethane.

For residential houses only the fourth type is used, the rest are used for production premises. Also, self-leveling floors have an original decorative "effect" - you can apply colored acrylic paint particles to the newly filled coating. Liquid linoleum with the particles, called in the people "chips", has a resemblance to marbles, granite and other materials. Also, many people do this: the right image from the photo is transferred to a special film that is glued to liquid linoleum and subsequently filled with a transparent polymer, which looks very, very impressive!

Such a coating of course, has its pros and cons. And if you draw a parallel between PVC - linoleum, laminate, ceramic tile and liquid linoleum, the advantages of the latter are more! This is durability, moisture resistance, unpretentiousness in climatic conditions, higher strength and lack of seams excludes the possibility of the appearance of bacteria and parasites on such a coating.

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The main drawbacks - the moral aging, deformation and external changes under the influence of ultraviolet glow, the difficulty of the bay, the preparation of the base, it is very difficult, if necessary, to remove linoleum from the base, artificial material and climate control of the base. But if you fill the liquid linoleum correctly, the admiration from it will make you forget about these drawbacks!

Liquid linoleum is sold "per kilogram".The average market price of the bulk floor in Russia is 10-17 dollars, abroad - 20-30 dollars, in the CIS countries - 13-15 dollars. Such a different price schedule is established due to the fact that abroad this species is less widespread than, for example, in the territory of the countries of Eastern Europe. It also depends on the supplier of the product and the price standards of each country.

Precautions for working with filler floors:

Pouring of polyurethane floor must be carried out in a room where ventilation is possible. Also, you should be careful not to get the solution on exposed skin. It is recommended to use gloves and glasses.

Now let's talk about the prevalence of the liquid floor, as it happens. Usually it is used in cafes, airports and stadiums. These are the most common places of application of liquid linoleum. Of course there are numerous other places that are not as well-known as those listed above, so you can not judge the popularity of the liquid floor by looking at these data, because only the most numerous and large objects are counted here.

It is important to know that such a cover is sold as single-component and two-component .The first is already sold in solution, the second is made of hardener and filler. Many recommend the second option, as it allows mixing components in place, and allows you to save excess mortar for the future! You must observe only one condition - they need to be stored only in an airtight container, since even with the slightest air access this substance hardens.

How to cover your floor, of course you decide. But in my opinion, liquid linoleum is the best solution for your apartment or room!

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