Due to its wide versatility of use and resistance, hydraulic tiles are a floor that is becoming prominent in Brazilian buildings and around the world. Even in public spaces, the increase in its use is remarkable.
The benefits of using hydraulic tiles are numerous, however, care must be taken in its installation and maintenance to ensure that it remains preserved, offering sophisticated and original environments to indoor or outdoor spaces.
Do you know what it is and how to use the floor of hydraulic tile? It is an option that must be considered by every construction professional. To better understand, check out relevant information and everything about it in this post!
The traditional hydraulic tile is a type of coating consisting in an artisanal way of cement, aggregates and dyes, that is, concrete pigmented or not, used since the 19th century. They are matte, rustic pieces with high durability and resistance.
It allows use on floors and walls, customizing the top or decorative layer for application in various environments. Its composition consists of white or gray cement, fine and medium washed sand, marble dust and coloring pigments.
Why has it become a trend?
Although glazed tiles and floors were in greater demand for many years, hydraulic tile cladding is returning to the spotlight, becoming an option for industries, businesses, and even homes. This increase in floor usage is due to the benefits provided, such as:
high resistance to wear and weather;
does not suffer from dilation effects;
versatility;
characteristics for a decoration that combines the old with the sophisticated;
possibility of customizing the pieces;
ease of settlement.
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How to use hydraulic tile flooring in your work?
The installation of the hydraulic tile floor is considered simple and the first step is to define the purpose, characteristics of the use of the site, decoration and pagination.
According to these factors, you will be able to determine the base that must be made and the appropriate finish for the floor and have great results.
What are the main precautions during installation?
Regardless of where the floor will be applied, it is essential to ensure that the base or subfloor is level, clean, and moist, paying attention to falls and possible embedded pipes. It is important to have an even layer of mortar for proper installation and to avoid sharp tools to press the floor.
Other than that, it is very important to protect the part against any type of rising humidity thru negative pressure, which may stain the hydraulic tiles and even loosen them over the years.
It is also important to note that the quality of adhesive mortar used will influence the quality and durability of the settlement, and may prevent possible displacement and rework. Nobody wants that, right?
What type of waterproofing to use to prevent seeping?
The hydraulic tile floor has a porous surface, which means it can be damaged over time and exposure to water and other liquids. Therefore, it is recommended, especially in indoor areas, to be careful when waterproofing.
Do they exist products developed with high technology towards waterproof The hydraulic tile floor and it is essential to apply a quality one to avoid the retention of liquids, dirt and damage to the surface, which can often be irreversible.
How is the periodic maintenance of the hydraulic tile floor?
Floor maintenance is very easy and, in addition to simple cleaning and sanitizing, using water, soap, complete maintenance (care with waterproofing and surface appearance) is carried out over an average period of 1 year, for places with a large circulation of people.
This periodic maintenance will keep the hydraulic tile always looking like a new and clean coating.
Information about cleaning and conservation of hydraulic tiles, must always be offered by the coating manufacturer through a cleaning and maintenance manual.
In this way, you, the consumer, will be ensuring that your floor will last year on end, without having to worry about deeper interventions.
What type of space is suitable for using hydraulic tile floors?
With the capacity to provide resistance, optimal cost-benefit ratio and combine with the decoration of any type of space, the hydraulic tile floor can be applied indoors and outdoors, whether in a home, in businesses, industries and public areas.
The application of hydraulic tile flooring is certainly a good alternative for your work, as it is possible to have environments with a unique decoration and a lot of resistance to impacts and wear. So be sure to consider this type of floor and take care to keep it always preserved.
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