Bulk floor "miners": the advantages and disadvantages

Beautiful and stylish self-leveling floors are actively used in modern construction. They have a lot of significant advantages that can transform any room beyond recognition in a short period of time. Many are accustomed to acquire imported mixtures, while ignoring the equally high-quality products of domestic companies.

The positive aspects of the self-leveling floors "Stargers" have long been identified during operation.

Of the key nuances here are the following:

• self-leveling ability. Here there are special additives that significantly reduce installation time. They do not require the use of lighthouses. Particles of the material without problems fill all the cracks and cavities. The finished mass spreads throughout the floor without any help;
• the creation of surfaces without seams, which makes better insulation;
• excellent resistance to various influences;
• the floor is fire resistant;

• calculation of coverage is done on the tables located on the package itself;
• durability and environmental friendliness of the mixture, it can be used in different types of premises;
• resistance to high humidity;
• antistatic protection.

Among the shortcomings can be noted:

• not the lowest cost of the product, but the final result is considered a very profitable investment;
• also, these mixtures should not be stored in direct sunlight - they can destroy the structure of the material, even in a package;
• the strength of the coating will complicate its dismantling;
• it is necessary to strictly follow the technology of preparation of the mixture and its installation;
• not a very large selection of colors.

Thin self-leveling coatings are known for fast freezing - they can be operated after 5-6 hours after pouring, which is guaranteed by a certificate of conformity. After 12-14 hours after installation, it is allowed to use the final coating, but the full hardness will be acquired in 26-28 days after installation.

The main technical parameters of this type of coverage can be considered:

• fill thickness 0.1–0.3 mm;
• dark gray;
• the mixture is used 35-40 minutes immediately after mixing;

• possible temperatures for installation - from plus 5 to 30 degrees;
• consumption per 1 square. m thin coating "miners" will be 15-17 kg.

The product under the brand name "Thick" is better to use for the installation of such a surface that later becomes the basis for other types of floors. This product is chosen when there are significant irregularities on the base surface. Because of its density, such a floor dries for quite a long time, and it is allowed to move confidently on it only after a day has passed after pouring.

The main characteristics of this floor are:

• piling thickness 3-10 cm;
• mix consumption 15-20 kg per 1 m2 (depending on the desired layer height);
• the time for which the solution will need to apply - 35-40 minutes;
• gray color

In the composition of the floors "miners" quick hardening there is fine sand, cement and all sorts of polymer additives. That they guarantee a quick hardening of the mixture. On each package there is a detailed instruction, if it is followed without violation, then the ready mix will dry in 4-5 hours.

Rapidly hardening compositions are poured into the layer of the desired thickness and hide the errors of the old floors up to 7-8 cm.

High strength mixture has the characteristic features:

• layer height from 0.5-10 cm;
• time of application of the finished mixture 30-40 minutes;
• laying is done at a temperature range from plus 5 to 30 degrees;
• consumption of products from 10 to 18 kilograms per 1 m2;
• light gray color.

On sale you can find 4 main types of coatings "miners".

Or it is also called the "self-leveling" floor. It is used when the base drops are not more than 3 cm.A thin coating of a liquid type is a dry mixture, it contains sand, cement and other polymer elements. Cement based mortar has good fluidity. After hardening, the product acquires excellent strength. This floor is often used for finishing. The surface can withstand substantial loads without deformation. It is recommended to choose this mixture for rooms with a high level of humidity.

This product is manufactured precisely in order to make smooth surfaces with significant differences. The coating "Thick" almost does not shrink. It is not necessary to immediately mix a lot of the solution at once, because in 35-40 minutes it will become unusable.

This type of product is produced specifically for those ordinary people who do not have much time for a long process of pouring. With the help of certain additives, a fast hardening floor ensures a completely even coating in just 5-6 hours. Further lining can be applied after three days.During installation, you will need to use a special metal mesh frame. The coating, which will be released in the end, will have a high resistance to damage.

This type of floors "miners" produced for spaces with a conventional moisture content. The height of the casting layer is from 0.5 to 7 cm. The product has gypsum and a lot of mineral euro additives - both binders and polymeric. The “Practical” floor from a huge range of floors that can even level themselves is the most affordable. The thickness of the coating here will be less than that of other varieties, but sufficient: 0.5–7 cm. The gypsum mixture is used only in closed rooms. It should not be chosen for the bathroom, where the water is often on the floor. An important advantage of this novelty is the possibility of laying it for installing underfloor heating.

This mixture is used to make a rough type screed on concrete bases. It is applied with self-leveling floors of the "Stargers" company. It can be used both outside and inside buildings at any level of humidity. Can be used together with heated floors.

In order not to buy bags with a mixture with a reserve, because such a mixture is not stored for a long time, you need to find out how much of it may be needed to obtain a solution. First you need to know the average consumption per 1 square. m, which is indicated by the company for all types of mixtures directly on the bag.

The amount needed to fill the layer height of 1 cm:

• “Thick” - up to 18 kg / m2;
• “Thin” - up to 17 kg / m2;

• “Quick hardening” - up to 17 kg / m2. Sacks with these 3 types of mixtures usually contain 25 kg of product;
• "Practical" (20 kg) - 14-15 kg / m2.

The right amount of solution that can be obtained can be calculated by yourself. To do this, just need to know the consumption of the product (specified above), the area of ​​the space used, as well as the planned height of the layer that will be poured (for example, 20 mm).

Regardless of whether you want to pour a “quick hardening” floor or some other type of material, you need to prepare the solution, following the rulestherefore, you should read the instructions for use in the most careful way.

First choose a large container so that 20-25 kg of the mixture will be included in it without problems. At least 5 liters of water should be poured into the container (it can only be diluted with thoroughly clean water). The mixture in the liquid should not fall asleep immediately, but little by little. At the same time it is necessary to stir it all the time with a special mixer. The solution is homogeneous, monochromatic, there should not be lumps and other unnecessary elements.

The prepared solution is left alone for a short time so that the polymer components can react qualitatively to the aqueous composition. After that, the prepared solution must be thoroughly mixed a couple of times. Do not forget that for the work you need a certain tool: for example, rakla, as well as a roller with needles, shoes with needle soles for tamping the floor.

Before you start work on the pouring, the surface of the base will have to be carefully prepared. For a start it is worth removing the old deformed coating, cleaning the room from dust or debris with a powerful vacuum cleaner. All pieces of coating torn from the surface of the floor must be removed.The existing cracks are best filled with a solution of durable cement. Spots of paint or oil, other stains of dirt, if they are available, should be cleaned without fail.

After that, you will need to allocate time to the quality of the cement mortar dried. Then the concrete base must be dust free. Now you can hold the first of the main stages - primer coating. It is necessary to apply it, not sparing the material, and at the same time - laying it as evenly as possible on the surface of the coating.

The process of pouring such a floor has the following characteristics:

• It is best to start the pouring process towards the exit.
• For a uniform spreading of the solution is to use rakla.
• At the end of the casting, you can put on special needle soles or treat the surface with a special roller with needles. This will help eliminate all the air that has accumulated inside the self-leveling floor distributed over the room.
• It is necessary to mix the solution all the time, even at the moment when you are pouring.Therefore, it is best to do this kind of work not alone, but together or three.

Useful tips from professionals:

• If you find serious defects on the floor, you must fill them with a sealant, applying a special mesh over it.

• It is extremely important before the very beginning of work to recalculate again the quantity of necessary materials and all kinds of tools. The completeness of this set can directly depend on whether you will incur more costs or still seriously save. Considerable attention should be paid to the main material - the unique coatings "Miners". The consumption of this material will be directly affected by the height of the poured layer.

As soon as you calculate everything, when everything is purchased and prepared, you can proceed to the markup.

There are 3 ways to mark the plane where the filling coating will be exposed:

• You can fix the level in the center of the room with a laser that will indicate the contour of the potential floor along the walls.
• You can use special beacons.
• It is possible to fix the screws in the floor so that their caps go on the same level.

As soon as the base of the floor is ready, the pouring process begins. Before this, experts advise to fix suitable insulation material on the walls, which will cut off the floor from the walls of the room in order to reduce the possibility of cracks in the junction of these two space elements. Do not perform any additional work while the floor is drying.

Reviews of the stylish floors "The Miners" those ordinary people who have already tried them in their home, leave only positive. After reading most of the responses, you can make sure that even those who are engaged in such a serious repair have no problems with the bulk screed. Most of all, users liked the almost instantaneous setting of the mixture, which seriously accelerates the subsequent work.

Do you want to transform your home beyond recognition - just choose a self-leveling floor for each room of your home and give it fantasy and originality with a stylish pattern.

Flooring "Staratel" can be used in any room, including the bathroom, corridor and hallway.

Bulk floors of unusual color will allow you to create a unique atmosphere of comfort in any space.

On how to fill the bulk floor miners, see the following video.