Polymer cement flooring is an ideal, safe option for both home and industrial flooring. Due to its high strength, it is in great demand. As for the cost, this is quite a democratic option. The quality of the floor depends on the manufacturer of the mixture, so it is always better to choose a proven manufacturer. During the installation process, it is important to adhere to the established rules. The result of the work is a beautiful high-quality floor that can be painted in different colors and shades.
Features
The mixture for polymer cement self-leveling floor consists of two components:
- cement;
- plasticizers (polymers).
In addition, sand is added to it to increase anti-slip properties, as well as various pigments (depending onselected color).
The role of polymers can be performed by synthetic latex rubbers or PVA suspension. To enhance the decorative qualities, colored Portland cement is sometimes used.
Thanks to the polymer, a thin film is formed on the surface of the floor, which protects the material from moisture and adverse conditions. It also increases grip. In addition, polymers give the composition elasticity, but at the same time strength.
The high strength of the polymer cement floor allows it to adequately endure various kinds of loads. This type of floor is resistant to abrasion, chemical and oily environments. In the case when a certain area of \u200b\u200bsuch a floor was nevertheless deformed, it is easy to fix it with a newly made mass. It is not necessary to remove the entire coating for this.
Benefits
Compound for polymer cement floor has the following advantages:
- strength;
- hardness;
- durability;
- aesthetic appearance;
- durability.
This floor has such an important quality as high vapor permeability. This allows excess moisture to escape. The advantage of this coating is also the ability to lay the mixture on top of the concrete on the screed, which is not yet completely frozen.
In addition, it can be used as the main screed. After all, the mixture can be applied in a rather thick layer - three centimeters. An important feature of the polymer cement coating is also the ease of pouring. Thisthe floor can be equipped with your own hands.
Flaws
Polymer cement floor has few drawbacks. All of them are insignificant, but one stands out. The finished mass for the polymer cement floor must be laid only in rooms that are carefully closed and protected from drafts as much as possible. This is a prerequisite, if you ignore it, the floor simply will not harden. This will not achieve good results.
Where applicable
Polymer cement flooring is ideal for commercial or industrial buildings: workshops, factories, garages and basements. It is also perfect for gyms, dance floors, airports. The scope of the polymer cement floor is very wide. It is worth considering the most common options. The features of each are listed below:
- Garage rooms and parking lots. Such floors in garages and parking lots will not wear out, they will not be affected by any chemical environment.
- Warehouses. Polymer cement flooring is great for outdoor and indoor storage areas.
- Production premises. The high resistance of floors to impacts and all kinds of damage allows them to be effectively used in almost any modern production.
- Food industry. The floors are environmentally friendly and safe, so they can be used in food factories and factories.
- Medical and pharmaceutical industry. The use of polymer cement floors is officially permitted in the dataspheres.
- Residential premises and offices. This is an ideal option, which has not only wear-resistant qualities, but also aesthetic ones.
- Freezers.
- Sports fields. The polymer cement floor is non-slip, making it great for sports.
Filling the floor with your own hands
The advantage of installing polymer cement floors is a quick commissioning. On the 5-6th day it will be ready. It does not require reinforcement and grinding. There is also no need to additionally protect it from moisture and use dedusting impregnations.
Such floors are equipped where it is not possible to make a concrete screed. For example, the reconstruction of the floor in the workshops of industrial enterprises must be carried out as soon as possible and at an acceptable cost. Therefore, here pouring with polymer cement is preferable.
Procedure of work
Polymer cement self-leveling floor does not shrink, usually 30 mm thick is enough to lay it on a rough base or an inclined surface. Step by step work:
- First make a markup for the guides on the selected base.
- In the place where the guides will be laid, self-tapping screws are screwed in with a step of 5 meters. A twine is pulled between them, while taking into account the average thickness of the coating.
- The base surface must be primed. Use ready-made formulations. If there are cracks, they must be expanded, andthen primed.
- A polymer cement mortar is applied to the primer.
- Then the guides are buried in the solution. Their top edge should touch the stretched twine.
- The distance between the guides and the base is filled with a polymer cement screed for the floor.
This type of floor is easy to clean. All its excellent qualities fully justify the purchase.
