Familiar concrete is associated with a gloomy gray mass prone to solidification. And hardly anyone would dare to call a product made of this material a real masterpiece of art. For some time it was. However, the appearance of decorative concrete in the mid-60s of the last century refuted this opinion. The nondescript material has not only been transformed, but has become an excellent basis for creating luxurious interior elements.
Features and properties
The most important quality of concrete is its amazing strength. Coatings made of this material are resistant to environmental influences, withstand temperatures from -50° to +50°. A special quality that concrete has is considered to be incredible resistance to abrasion. It is this property that allows it to be used in the construction of sidewalks. In addition to the fact that the material does not fade in the sun, it has another advantage: simplicity and unpretentiousness in care. Such a coating caneasy to clean under running water. Unlike most surfaces, there is no slippage of shoes and wheels, even after rain.
Scope of application
As mentioned above, decorative concrete often serves as the main material covering urban sidewalks and areas in private homes. It imitates all the external properties of paving stones and cobblestone pavement, it creates a surprisingly durable coating.
Decorative concrete has some advantages over common surfaces such as asph alt and concrete tiles. In particular, traces of gasoline and oil can be washed off from it without leaving stains on the surface. It is this factor that makes this material acceptable for widespread use in the metropolis.
New technology can revive the surface of an 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 a stencil on the surface, they spray a decorative layer with color pigmentation and a protective composition.
Products in the interior and construction
Despite the scale of the construction site, it is the details that give style and originality to the architecture of buildings. Even elements that are inconspicuous at first glance can be fundamental in creating an original facade and landscape. What can we say about the fence that stretches around the entire perimeter of the house.
Decorative concrete has not bypassed this area of application. Owners of country houses are increasingly turning to eurofences,based on this unique material.
Decorative concrete fence can satisfy all the wishes of the customer. Panels made using a special technology, which have a wide variety of textures and colors, are combined with other materials. It can be brickwork, natural stone, art forging or wood.
Finished panels are mounted on support poles, which must be coated with a special protective primer.
Decorative concrete fences are made by vibrocasting. The guarantee of quality is the correct reinforcement of panels and supporting pillars. At a high-quality fence, the reinforcement should lie, forming a mesh structure: along and across the slabs.
These 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 mass-dyed during production.
