3D flooring: custom solutions for your home

Manufacturers currently provide a wide variety of flooring that differ in their design and texture. The wide selection impresses with its features and individuality. The most spectacular is such an innovative coating as self-leveling floors. They can impress with interesting drawings and three-dimensional images.

Such a non-standard solution can be a highlight of the interior of your home.

Self-leveling floors are coverings with a three-dimensional image. This technology is used in almost all interiors and rooms, even non-residential. Solutions with 3D-coating suitable for home or apartment, and for the office, restaurant, club and even a shopping center. A feature of the self-leveling floor technology is that they are created from polymeric substances, where this mixture is poured onto the floor. In this way, there are absolutely no marks and seams on it, the floor becomes absolutely flat.

Designers now represent trends that allow to place three-dimensional drawings not only on the walls on the street, but also in the interior of the apartment. Therefore, they embody the most interesting fantasies in the design of the floor and walls. Bulk floor can make your room three-dimensional and very spectacular. The main feature of this floor is that it has an optical effect that allows you to transform the interior of the roomby expanding and deepening it.

A 3D image of any degree of complexity is placed under the liquid coating. Some even place ordinary material objects under transparent polymer floors, such as coins or stones. In this way, you can make the interior more unusual and exclusive. These floors can have an effect on your guests.

The great advantage of liquid coatings are their aesthetic characteristics. The 3D effect is an original and fresh solution. In addition, it allows you to make the design non-standard and use new techniques in the design process. This flooring very well shows itself in operation. It can serve more than 10 years. And the surface will be solid, without cracks and irregularities. It will be nice to walk on it.

In addition, an absolutely smooth and even surface is easier to care for. It does not wear out over the years and is not exposed to external influences. So, the bulk and the floor are not afraid of moisture and chemicals that are often used for cleaning. The floor itself is completely safe and harmless to health. In addition, it has fire resistance. The coating is completely hygienic and does not spread fungus and bacteria.

Bulk coating is durable and solid with its small thickness. It can be made in any room: residential or non-residential, regardless of the destination. Self-leveling floor antistatic - it does not accumulate dust and dirt. Even if the temperature, humidity and microclimate in general change in the room, such a coating does not deform.

Despite all the advantages of such a coating, it has several disadvantages. So, buyers note the high cost of such floors.The high price is due to the fact that the polymers that make up the self-leveling coating are quite expensive. In addition, the printout of the desired image will be expensive, because a special film is applied to a normal picture, creating a 3D effect. In addition, not everyone will be able to make a self-leveling floor at home. You may have to invest in the work of builders and designers.

In general, the cost of such a floor will be approximately 5 times higher than the cost of ceramic tilespurchased for the same room space. It is also several times more expensive than ordinary laminate. A large amount can cost for the owners not only its acquisition, but also its repair.

If you badly damaged any part of the self-leveling coating, you will not be able to correct this defect yourself. Many even believe that it is almost impossible to repair it. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure proper care for it: it is necessary to polish and polish the surface every year so that the coating looks presentable. This procedure is also not cheap.

The disadvantage is low surface temperature of the floor. Self-leveling floors are about the same cold as tile. In addition, it is not always possible to install a heated floor under the self-leveling 3D-coverings, and many experts do not recommend it.

Assembling a 3D coating bulk is a complex and time-consuming process that takes a lot of time and effort. At the same time, it assumes perfect alignment of the surface and preliminary creation of a subfloor.

In addition, the layers of the bulk coating dry for a long time, so its creation may take longer than the installation of other coatings. If you do not have special knowledge and experience, it will be quite difficult for you to make 3D floors. To arrange a high-quality self-leveling floor, all regulations and installation requirements must be strictly followed. And this process is multi-step.

Another drawback is the difficulty of dismantling such a coating. Because of this, many even refuse to remove such a coating and impose a new self-leveling floor on top of the old one. This process will hide the height of the ceilings.

Self-leveling floors can be made of two types:

• Using a conventional image or setting material objects under the liquid cover.
• Use a special pattern with an optical effect. But at the same time, the volume of all patterns will not be visible from all points, but only from some specific viewing angles.

3D coatings are divided into types depending on the composition and materials used in their manufacture.

Bulk floors are:

• single component;
• two-component.

Single-component polymer models are used, as a rule, for industrial premises or small rooms. But the two-component version is used more often because it is of higher quality.

Polymer coatings that are poured onto the floor surface may consist of different components. That's it:

• polyurethane;
• a mixture of acrylic and cement;
• epoxy;
• methyl methacrylate;
• other combined options.

Epoxy and polyurethane floors are considered the most popular because they are more reliable and durable.

Floors also differ depending on their appearance. There are opaque and transparent options. All these coatings open up wide possibilities for decorating, which are used for different 3D floors.So, the color of the coating depends on the addition of pigment to the composition of the self-leveling floor.

Acrylic is used not only as a main component for creating a self-leveling 3D floor and giving it color. Acrylic chips are also used, which by blotting create an interesting color composition. They fall asleep during installation between different layers of the self-leveling floor. This new technology of self-leveling floors allows you to create not only an interesting three-dimensional pattern, but also beautiful textures that imitate other coatings, even natural ones.

You can create the appearance of marble or granite floors. An interesting option - self-leveling coatings with the addition of nacre or glitter. Such a floor looks spectacular and is often used for children's rooms. Separately, it should be noted self-leveling light coatings, which are created using fluorescent light and other lighting effects. Such a floor will have a backlight, and the volume patterns under it will look even more spectacular and more interesting.

To create a spectacular 3D floor, use images that allow you to create a spectacular pattern.Image resolution should be above 300 dpi. This image guarantees high-quality 3D-pattern. When creating interesting 3D self-leveling floors, they use pictures taken from photobanks.

3D floors are considered to be very effective because of their optical effects. allow you to create a sense of depth. So, these are pictures in the form of an abyss, water or mountain descent or water. Almost all 3D-surface with a marine theme look luxurious and allow you to "deepen" the floors.

Some people prefer to use images with wild predatory animals, also with their aggressive grin. But they can spoil the mood and even scare. In the children's rooms do not recommend the use of images of evil cartoon characters. In other rooms try to avoid the floor, which shows the illusion of falling or drawings with a wave that covers you. They can be scary too.

Too bright self-leveling 3D coatings may not look very realistic, especially for models featuring large colored parts.

So, if you want to decorate the floor of the kitchen with an image of oranges or pineapples, then it is better to give preference to models with small patterns rather than self-leveling floors with huge fruits of obviously increased sizes, since such a pattern will quickly get tired and you will want to change it. In addition, it will be too bright.

To create a self-leveling floor you need to use more neutral drawings and images. Flowers, grass, a sandy beach, soft sea waves, leaves, natural stones and an abstract or geometric ornament are perfect for decorating the floor. Drawings and colors are chosen, based on the style and color of the room where you make such self-leveling floors.

The picture should be pleasing to the eye and should not annoy or bore you. That is why you should abandon the contrasting combinations and too bright colors. Frightening and aggressive whirlpool designs or images with a chasm should not be used.

Separately, it should be noted the option in which the picture rolls itself under a transparent coating.In this case, often used images of wild animals or floral print. In addition, shells, sea pebbles or coins can be placed under the transparent polymer coating. Such an image will be volumetric and natural under the self-leveling floor.

For 3D images on the floor are also suitable drawings in the form of a chamomile field, corals, colorful sea or ocean floor, images of beautiful caves or coastal landscapes. The choice of drawing depends only on your taste, but it is better to choose it in accordance with the interior.

Choosing the color scheme, it is better to refuse the abundance of bright colors, such as red, orange, bright yellow. They can play an accent role, but not be major. It is better to use green, blue, beige, brown shades. It is important to arrange decorative intakes with a 3D effect as harmoniously as possible so that they fit into the design of the room. In this case, some even prefer black and white colors, because it looks restrained and elegant, being the most versatile.

Bulk 3D floors need to be selected not only in accordance with the stylistic design of the room,but also with his appointment. In such a specific room as a bathroom, it is better to use self-leveling self-leveling floors. Perfect for any marine motifs. You can make a whole aquarium or portray the seabed with beautiful algae.

Sand or pebbles are the perfect solution for a bathroom; you can also give preference to abstract patterns, but they should include blue or blue shades. Any images of water on the 3D bathroom floor will look impressive.

In the kitchen, you can pick up the self-leveling floors depicting flowers or fruits and vegetables, but it is better if the drawings are not located across the entire floor area, but only in certain parts. The design of self-leveling coating can be selected under the apron area, which will make the interior more harmonious.

In the bedroom, the choice of self-leveling floors with a 3D effect should be approached more seriously, since this is the most intimate room. Bright colors and flashy patterns are not the most suitable option for such a room. To create a cozy atmosphere, it is better to use lighter tones that are included in the pastel color range.But for a brighter bedroom, you can use the image of a green field with flowers or another pattern on a vegetable theme. A bright floral print in delicate shades is also great.

But for the children's room, you can use brighter self-leveling floors, preferring coatings with images of African animals or with animal prints. Perfect photo with pictures in the form of your favorite cartoon characters or TV shows.

In the boy’s children's room, the floor can even imitate a race track. More versatile is the finish of the floor under the starry sky or lawn with fresh green grass.

For a more rigorous interior design, for example, for the decoration of the living room or study, geometric lines of different thickness are used, which allow you to create a volume effect.

It is important to select such images under the color of upholstery of furniture and facades.. Floors should complement the interior of the living room or library and create a harmonious ensemble. It is in this room that the floors should not be an independent element of the decor, but complete the design.

In order to make self-leveling floors with your own hands, you need to use step-by-step instructions.Making such floors in an apartment is a difficult process. Floors are poured only after all necessary materials have been selected.

First, you need to calculate the amount of raw materials that will be required to create a screed to level the floors.

You will also need the very composition of the polymer type, as well as a film with a pattern applied on it. The film is chosen for a specific room size, therefore It is important to make accurate measurements.

It is difficult to make a drawing on your own, so you need to give preference to specialized organizations involved in creating images for 3D floors. They process your chosen picture and customize it to the desired size using a graphical editor. Thus, even before you fill the floors, you can see the finished result.

The image is converted at the right angle so that you can give it volume. The image is printed on a vinyl film using a special printing printer. Thus, the most realistic illusion with a 3D effect is created.

First, an epoxy or polymer base will be applied to the floor. The calculation of the amount of the mixture is important. So, on 1 square.m accounts for about 4 kg of this substance. When installing the floor you will also need a hardener and solvent.

After you have calculated all the required materials and made a choice in favor of a particular pattern, you need to prepare and level the base. The easiest way to work with self-leveling compounds. After applying the composition you will only need to wait for it to dry and then polish it.

Self-leveling floors can be laid both on wooden floors and on concrete. In addition, it is often poured on the tile. The main thing - to properly prepare the foundation.

The next step is to fill the primer. It also needs to be leveled and prepared for further drawing. But before that you should apply a base layer of polymers. The background must be combined with the picture in order to become the basis.

Then the image itself is applied, and it can be either a pre-printed material under a vinyl film, or banner fabric, or even an artist’s drawing.

After you have fully assembled the image, you need to fill the floor with a topcoat. Its role is performed by epoxy resins. The most reliable layer will be about 1 cm, but you can make it thinner or thicker depending on the purpose of the room and its patency. After this, it is necessary to sand the self-leveling floor and varnish it if necessary.

Buyers leave mostly positive reviews of such coatings. They write that 3D floors delight children, so they are often mounted in their rooms. They note the possibility of bright design and focus on the coating. In addition, customers write that in this way they visually enlarge the room, raising its ceilings and deepening the floor through properly selected 3D-design.

The only flaw they point out is the need for complete dismantling when chips appear. They write that it is difficult and expensive to edit coverage and eliminate this disadvantage. But they note that the cost of a 3D floor floor is justified by its quality, durability and originality.

The modern interior looks great floors with a 3D effect,which depict major nightlife cities, sights. Having added them with illumination, it is possible to achieve an effective result.

For more classic interiors, it is better to use colorful landscapes and peaceful pictures. Reservoirs and flower fields will be able to revive almost any interior and fill it with freshness. But the most versatile print is considered geometric.

How 3D floors are made, see the following video.