A big disadvantage of using ceramic tiles for flooring is that there are too many gaps, which are ugly and difficult to clean. From a decorative point of view, ceramic tiles generally come in one color, which is too monotonous. Magic stone floors are much more beautiful than ceramic tiles. The patterns on them are very beautiful and highly decorative.
When it comes to laying the floor, many people think of ceramic tiles. Ceramic tiles are indeed more durable, but the artistic effect is not strong, and the gaps are even more unsightly and difficult to clean. You might as well use magic stone flooring to lay the ground, it looks great!
Introduction to magic stone floor
We often see brightly colored and exquisitely patterned floors in hotels, shopping malls, and exhibition halls. They belong to the magic stone floor. In a broad sense, Grindstone flooring is a product made by mixing gravel, glass, quartz stone and other aggregates into cement binders to make concrete products, and then grinding and polishing the surface.
Magic stone floor is a brand-new floor decoration material. It is paved with cement mortar made by a special process. It is different from ordinary floors. It is very wear-resistant and will last very long. bright.
There are many types of grindstone floors. The floors are different due to different aggregates and different processes. Terrazzo made of cement binder is called inorganic grindstone, which is bonded with epoxy. Terrazzo made of spliced ??materials is also called epoxy grindstone or organic grindstone, and epoxy grindstone is usually more colorful.
Grindstone floors can be used both indoors and outdoors. With the help of modern technological materials and techniques, terrazzo floors can achieve seamless effects, and the surface is bright in color, with colorful patterns and decorations. The effect is extremely strong.
There are gaps in the tile floors at home, and there will be a lot of dirt that is difficult to clean over a long period of time. However, the magic stone floor is fully covered and has no gaps, so it is not difficult to clean.
In addition, from a professional perspective, the surface hardness of the grindstone floor is enhanced. After hardening treatment, the hardness is above 7 degrees, which effectively avoids the problem of aggregate protrusion after long-term use and wear.
As long as the magic stone floor is laid, it will last as long as the building. It is also very resistant to pressure and wear. Generally, our homes will have nothing to do with it. It is now popular to decorate the floor with patterns, and magic stone flooring can do this very well. You can design it according to your own ideas, and the final effect will surprise you.
Magic stone floor construction technology
(1) The construction procedure of the terrazzo surface layer should be carried out in order from the top layer to the bottom layer. On the same floor, do the flat roof and wall painting first, and then build the terrazzo surface layer and footboards to avoid leakage of terrazzo slurry and affect the flat roof and wall decoration of the next floor. At the same time, avoid erecting scaffolding to damage the surface layer, otherwise There must be reliable and effective measures to prevent floor water seepage and protect the surface layer.
(2) The mix ratio and various colors of the terrazzo surface layer should be trial-matched to make a sample. After approval, it will be used as the basis for construction and acceptance, and materials should be prepared accordingly.
(3) Before laying, the elevation and flatness of the base layer should be checked. If necessary, the surface should be reinforced and cleaned, and the base layer should be treated well.
(4) After the base layer is processed, accurately determine the elevation of the surface layer according to the unified elevation line. During construction, after the base layer is wetted with water 24 hours in advance, the cement slurry bonding layer is fully brushed. The consistency of the cement slurry should be determined according to the wetness of the base layer. Generally, the water-cement ratio is 0.4 to 0.5. The coating thickness should be controlled within 1mm. The cement slurry should be brushed and the cement mortar bonding layer should be laid at the same time. The cement slurry should not be allowed to dry and affect the bonding. The bonding layer should use 1:3 cement mortar or 1:3.5 dry hard cement mortar. The above are all volume ratios.
(5) The construction points for laying the cement mortar bonding layer are the same as this section's 18-4-3 Cement mortar surface layer, but the rough surface should be made smooth and dense with a wooden trowel to facilitate It is firmly bonded to the surface layer to overcome the hollowing phenomenon. After paving, perform 24-hour maintenance. The curing time and watering degree should be determined according to the temperature conditions. The terrazzo surface layer should be applied only after the compressive strength of the cement mortar bonding layer reaches 1.2N/mm2.
(6) Before laying the terrazzo surface layer, elastic lines should be divided on the cement mortar bonding layer according to the design requirements and pattern, but the interval between the cells should be 1m. Part of the surface layer grid must be aligned with the shrinkage joints of the base layer (including the cushion layer and the bonding layer) to accommodate simultaneous shrinkage of the upper and lower layers.
(7) When installing the grid inlays, use the ruler board to align the elastic lines of the grid, place the copper or glass strips close to the ruler and straighten them, and control the upper opening to be straight. Apply cement slurry on both sides of the lower opening of the molding to form a splayed shape and bond it firmly. The height should be 3mm lower than the upper surface of the molding. The divided moldings should be even and consistent, with tight joints, and serve as a basis for laying the terrazzo surface. The sign is also the ruler that controls the flatness of the building ground. When the cement slurry is initially set, a second correction should be made to ensure that the grids are straight and firm and the joints are tight. The copper strips should be straightened in advance. After the grid strips are stabilized, sprinkle water and maintain for 3 to 4 days, and then lay the surface layer of cement and stone mixture. Before laying, the partition moldings should be strictly protected to prevent bending and damage.
There are no gaps between the tiles on the magic stone floor, and various decorative patterns can be displayed on it. Its beauty is not inferior to that of any other floor material.
It would be a shame not to use it when laying the floor!