Self-leveling flooring mixeswere originally designed for large-sized industrial premises. Today, such materials are used everywhere. They are also used by private developers, and their high popularity is explained by easy application technology and shortened curing times.
Today, these formulations are widely used forthe formation of floors in children's and medical, as well as entertainment establishments, shopping and sports centers. A wide range of self-leveling floors can be found on sale; some of them contain cement, others are methyl acrylate, while others are polyurethane.
You can also buy epoxy mixtures,the latter of which are based on organic materials. These floors are poured when it is necessary for the coating to comply with rigid physicomechanical and chemical properties. Among others, the Horizon Yunis self-leveling floor is on sale, which will be discussed below.
Advantages of a bulk floor
If you still do not know whether to purchase the self-leveling floor of the aforementioned brand, then you should understand its main advantages, including:
- seamless surface;
- universality;
- antistatic properties;
- chemical resistance;
- the formation of an optimal indoor climate.
Этот список можно дополнить эксплуатационной long-term, high decorative capabilities and compatibility with floor heating systems. Bulk floor "Horizon Yunis" eliminates the possibility of accumulation of dirt and is not favorable for the resettlement of microorganisms surface. It is quite simple to care for such a base, because it does not let in moisture, due to which the operational periods of overlap are prolonged.
You can use the floor in any roomdestination, which speaks of its versatility. It is worth highlighting also antistatic properties, due to which dust does not settle on the basis. Self-leveling floors can be used when exposed to chemicals, they are resistant to UV, radiation and fire.
Indoors, they can be formedAn ideal microclimate for a person, because the floors do not emit dust, do not spread toxins and are not capable of affecting changes in humidity. You can not worry about the smell, because it disappears within 2 hours after pouring.
Main disadvantages
Bulk floor "Horizon Yunis" can be selectedyou, if you familiarize yourself not only with the advantages, but also with the main disadvantages. Among the latter should be allocated scant choice of colors and patterns. In addition, before starting work it will be necessary to prepare a rough coating, level the surface and check the level of humidity.
After pouring and drying the composition is rather difficult.will cope with the dismantling of the layer. Sometimes consumers refuse self-leveling floors also because of their high cost and complexity of repair. It is also quite expensive to mount such coatings, this is true if you make a comparison with conventional floor solutions.
Instructions for use of the floor "Horizon Yunis"
Наливной пол «Горизонт Юнис» предназначен для preparation of flat, durable surfaces, which in the next stage will be laid decorative floor covering or thin-layer self-leveling floor. The composition is universal, because it can be used for internal or external work. Suitable mixture for wet and dry rooms, and can also be used in conjunction with the "warm floor".
Surface preparation
"Eunice Horizon" universal should be appliedon pre-prepared surface. When working at the stage of drying the composition, it is necessary to observe the air temperature in the range from +5 to +30 ° С, while the humidity level should not exceed 75%.
It is important to ensure that the base is dried anddifferent strength. Before application, loose elements, oil and bitumen stains, paint coatings and other contaminants that could interfere with the adhesion of materials are removed from the surface.
«Юнис Горизонт» универсальный должен наноситься on a surface treated with soil that should not be dusty. Cracks and potholes, the depth of which is more than 10 cm, must be sealed with a Horizont coupler, and this must be done three days before the start of the main works. Vertical surfaces before installation on the perimeter of the room must be lined with edging tape. Its width should be selected depending on the expected thickness of the future layer.
Preparation of solution
Раствор "Unis Горизонт" должен быть pre-prepared. To do this, the dry mixture is placed in a container with pure water. Per 1 kg of the composition will need approximately 0.14 liters of water. Then the mixture is stirred until a homogeneous mass.
This can be done in a mechanized wayusing a professional mixer set at low speed. Manual mixing is permissible if the mass of the mixture does not exceed 1 kg. The solution is then left for 5 minutes and then re-stirred. The prepared portion must be consumed within 120 minutes.
Important to remember
Mixing the solution should be carried out bytechnology, it eliminates the addition of other components in the dry mix, except water. Water can no longer be added to the finished solution, this can cause changes in material properties. For this process it is recommended to use only clean tools and containers.
Drying time and some technical data
Время затвердевания – это параметр, который most consumers are interested. If the thickness of the laid layer is 10 mm, then this period can last from 2 to 5 days. It will be possible to walk on the surface at the same layer thickness in 6 hours.
The thickness of the stacked layer can vary from 10 to 50 mm. At 1 m2 with the above parameters, approximately 20 kg of dry mix will be removed. The frost resistance of the composition is 35 cycles, while the compressive strength is 200 kg / cm².
Alignment
Как только раствор будет готов, его можно start spreading on the surface, evenly distributing the base of the rule. Laying ceramic tiles after the completion of the work is possible only after the surface has dried. If the floor has drops greater than 50 mm, then the floor leveling should be applied in several layers. Before you start laying the next layer, you must wait until the previous one is completely dry, which will take 28 days. Before this, the surface is treated with soil and dedusted.
Installation instructions floor "Horizon 2"
"Horizon 2" is a composition thatit is intended for thin layer alignment of surfaces with the subsequent laying of a parquet, linoleum, a laminate and a ceramic tile. If the differences on the floor do not exceed 5 mm, the installation of beacons is not required. The prepared portion must be poured, and then rolled with a needle roller. The next portion of the solution must be filled no later than 20 minutes from the moment the mixture is shut. Each new portion needs to be poured away from the previous one so that the mixture can spontaneously spread.
"Horizon 2" can be poured with some interruptions. This is true if the area is more than 100 m2. At the same time, 2 cm seams are left between the poured areas, which are filled with a spatula 6 hours after applying the last portion of the solution.
The composition of the floor "Horizon"
The structure of a bulk floor interests some experts. If you are one of them, you should know that the ingredients include:
- quick hardening cement;
- polymer additives;
- crushed limestone.
If we compare the cement from the mixture "Horizon", thenchemical composition, it will not differ from Portland cement, but in its manufacture the clinker is crushed more strongly, therefore the particle size is 2 times smaller. This allows cement to gain strength up to 60% in just 5 hours. However, after this process slows down and proceeds normally. That is why we can assume that the composition of the self-leveling floor determines some characteristics of the mixture described.
Floor cost
Обычно при расчете цены материала не учитывается the cost of the composition for puttying and embedding cracks, as well as mixtures for washing technological containers and tools. The cost of the self-leveling floor per square meter is 400 rubles. It does not indicate the price for the primer composition, which must be applied before starting work.
Conclusion
The cost of a bulk floor per square meter isOne of the most important factors that influences the final consumer choice. If you have already purchased a floor leveling compound, you should remember that it should be used after installing beacons. They are located at a distance of 2 m from each other across the entire width of the surface.
To do this in the intended installation location of the beaconsit is necessary to apply the Horizon solution into which the elements are pressed. As them the metal corner or a tube can act. The correctness of the installation must be verified using the construction level. Further work should be carried out 5 hours after the installation of the beacons.
