Decorative concrete - a brief description, advantages and

08-06-2018

Building

Time does not stand still, so every day more and more advanced construction technologies appear. So, decorative concrete in the interior is quite popular today. This is an improved analogue of the familiar solution of all, which will tell you next.

With the help of this element you can embellish any facade.

Special features

Any interior solution needs a detailed description. Therefore, our instructions in detail will consider the features of the above material.

Short description

It is a super-compacted concrete, which has a surface with a special decorative imprint. It is rubbed with mineral pigments that saturate the surface with color and make it stronger. Also it is applied to the polymer penetration protector, which significantly increases the service life.

It is used in almost all areas of repair: from the finishing of bathrooms to the facade cladding. High aesthetic capabilities allow you to constantly find new features.

Virtues

In this photo you can see how you can veneer the facade of the building with tiles

Describing any product, you just need to voice its main advantages.

This is exactly what we will do:

The ability to create decorative concrete products with their own hands. At the same time, the wealth of forms, shades and textures of this material is truly inexhaustible. This property unleashes the hands of designers, allowing you to create great compositions.
Resistance to major aggressive substances (acids, alkalis, petroleum products, fats, etc.).

Tip: in spite of such impressive stability, it is undesirable to use abrasive cleaners. They may break its structure.

Quietly maintains both high (up to +55 degrees) and low (up to –40) temperatures.
Highest resistance to compression, abrasion and bending.
Very high strength. So, only cutting reinforced concrete with diamond circles allows you to adjust the product. Simple cutting methods will not do the job.
Excellent frost resistance. In particular, it withstands more than 300 cycles of freezing and thawing.
He is absolutely not afraid of exposure to ultraviolet light. (sunlight).

Even in the manufacture of furniture, you can find a place for this technology.

If we are talking about tiles, they will not be pressed through separately. (this happens quite often).

disadvantages

In our life there is always a place in the fly in the ointment, even in the most attractive barrel of honey.

So, decorative concrete has its drawbacks:

Needs constant care. In particular, it is necessary regularly (at least once a year) to process products with special water-repellent substances.

Note! If you do not pay this procedure due attention, the surface will deteriorate significantly.

Relatively high price. Often it is this factor that pushes people away from acquiring this material. So, many people prefer to buy, for example, paving slabs, which are several times cheaper.
Difficult installation. An inexperienced person will be quite difficult to carry out the finishing of such material. In this regard, there is a need to invite a specialist that carries with it additional expenses.

Despite all the above disadvantages, it is safe to say that this is a very attractive and practical material.

Application

As already mentioned, the scope of application of this material is very extensive. With it, you can make any element of the decor (for example, tile or column), as well as to finish the walls. Next we look at all possible options.

Tile

To make any product from such a solution is a simple task. Therefore, we will discuss how to do this.

First, consider how to make tiles to create tracks (for example, on a country site).

The first thing you need to make a form. To do this, you will need to buy some kind of tile that imitates natural stone.
Then we make a small box of plywood. Until the middle, it will need to be filled with silicone sealant.
Next, the purchased tiles are treated with grease and press it into the sealant. If there is an excess of silicone, they must be immediately cleaned (it freezes pretty quickly). After three days the form will be ready for use.
However, today ready-made forms for decorative concrete are sold in stores. Their purchase will save you from time-consuming operations.
In the form you need to pour the solution and also press down. After 5–10 days (depending on weather conditions) the tile will be ready.

Wall decoration

This unusual design can be created with concrete.

Decorative concrete for walls is much easier to make than it seems. In particular, in such a case, the sputtering technology comes into play.

Next we describe this procedure in detail:

First you need to thoroughly clean the surface from dirt and dust. To do this, use a sponge and some detergent.
When the original surface dries, it must be applied polymer-cement mixture.
After the mixture has completely set on the wall, it is necessary to fix a plastic stencil and spray a colored layer on it. When it is completely dry, the stencil must be removed.
In the end, the surface should be cleaned and coated with some kind of protective agent.

Massive constructions

In the same cases, when it is necessary to create larger products (for example, decorative concrete blocks), then we cannot do without standard procedures for reinforcement, molding and painting.

This is done in the following sequence:

Rubble and sand are poured on the original surface. If we are talking about blocks, then use formwork. To get the product without problems, the formwork is treated with any lubricant.
Pour it with concrete.
Smooth using the rule.

These are the attractive products you can create without much effort. The main thing to show imagination

Cover with a color hardener.
Then the resulting mass is pressed in selected forms.
When the solution dries, it is applied to the protective compounds. The result is a durable product. It calmly maintains diamond drilling of holes in concrete and other procedures.

This technology contributes to the creation on the surface of any patterns, even relief. This allows you to make unique columns, pilasters, flowerpots and other architectural solutions. It can also be used to create garden paths, porches, etc.

Benches can be the real decoration of the site.

If a large structure is created, then reinforcement is installed in the formwork, giving it increased strength. For this you can use wire or thin reinforcement. Also worth noting is the fact that the color solution does not affect the price, so a person can easily succumb to his imagination.

Finally

Вот мы и рассказали, как сделать декоративный бетон своими руками. Однако если у вас остались какие-либо вопросы, то нет поводов для беспокойства (см.также статью «Электрические бетономешалки: устройство, принцип действия, критерии выбора»).

In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic, thanks to which, of course, you will be able to understand everything.