3D bathroom floors are an original modern design solution. Such a floor is a layer with a photographic image, which creates a three-dimensional effect when viewed from a certain angle.
Floor coverings with a three-dimensional image look unusual in any part of the apartment, but most often they are made in the bathroom. Due to the small area of \u200b\u200bthe room, they have a low cost, and an unusual pattern transforms the entire room.
3D floor properties, pros and cons
In terms of functionality, 3D floors meet all the requirements that apply to bathroom flooring. Their main positive properties:
- moisture resistance;
- hygiene;
- durability;
- ease of care;
- aesthetics.
To create the desired effect, 3d tiles made using microlens technology can also be used. A pattern protected by a special transparent coating is applied to ordinary tiles. Its minus in comparison with the self-leveling floor is that such a coating has seams in which microbes multiply. The polymer coating is a solid surface, so it is more hygienic.
3D coating consists of several layers of special polymers. They are applied to the surface in a liquid state, so these floors are called self-leveling. Under the last transparent layer is a photo image.
One of the main advantages of 3D flooring is its non-toxicity. The polymers from which it is made are safe for adults and children. In addition, they are resistant to abrasion, so the pattern on the floor will last for many years.
Looking at the photo, you might think that such a surface would be slippery. But do not worry about this: 3D floors do not slip. This is especially important for the bathroom, where constantly high humidity and water often gets on the floor. In addition, they do not let moisture through, which means that the probability of flooding neighbors from below is extremely low.
There are also disadvantages of such coverage:
- The high cost of materials and work.
- The surface after pouring dries for a week.
- Complex dismantling of the coating.
- Special tools are required for cleaning.
Before installing such a floor covering in your bathroom, you need to weigh all its pros and cons. It is also necessary to find a competent master who can perform all the work with high quality. After all, reworking and dismantling the coating will cost more than laying it.
3d floor design
Construction firms offer a variety of ready-made designs and images that they can custom-make. Therefore, the first step in arranging a 3D bathroom floor is choosing an image.
It must be remembered that the image should occupy at least 2/3 of the entire floor. Usually it is located near the bath or shower. If the room has a free wall, then the drawing can be placed near it.
Image options:
- Sea dwellers. Since the bathroom is associated primarily with water, ponds and the sea, images of fish, shells, starfish will be appropriate. Often, an image of dolphins or sharks is applied to the floor surface. Images with small fish are also suitable, but they will not look as impressive. You can also choose a fabulous plot, for example, a goldfish.
- natural surfaces. The second association with water procedures is the beach. You can depict sand or pebbles on the floor, then you can feel as rested after taking a bath as on vacation. Green grass under your feet will look very fresh and unusual in the bathroom.
- A scattering of small items. This option is more suitable for the conceptual space.If you have a non-standard bathroom design, then you can put an image of coins, buttons, beads, dry leaves on the floor. The most interesting option is to decompose such objects and fill them with polymer. So your bathroom will look even more unusual.
- Abstraction. If your bathroom design is made in one of the modern styles, then abstract drawings or graffiti will look best on the floor.
In any case, the pattern on the flooring should be combined in color and style with the entire room. It is best to think over the composition in the process of choosing a bathroom design.
Do-it-yourself installation technology
Installation of a 3D floor in a bathroom or toilet is best ordered from specialists, as this is a rather complicated job that requires certain qualifications. If you decide to make such a floor covering yourself, then first study the instructions and photos.
The following tools and materials are required:
- construction mixer or drill with a nozzle;
- doctor blade - a tool for leveling the floor;
- rollers, brushes and spatulas;
- paint studs;
- polymer blend.
Stages of work:
- Clean the surface with a construction vacuum cleaner.
- In the presence of cracks and irregularities, eliminate them with putty.
- Prime the surface, leave to dry.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of quartz sand over the primer for better adhesion of the coating to the base.
- Stick a damper tape at the bottom of the walls around the perimeter of the room.
- Dilute the mixture for 3D coating according to the instructions on the package. Accurately observe the proportions for a quality result. Remember that the mixture is designed for a certain time, during which it needs to be poured.
- Fill the 3D floors in the bathroom with a polymer mixture. In an hour, it will seize, and it will be possible to stick a banner drawing on the surface.
- Apply a transparent fixing layer on top, and after it dries - a protective varnish.
The floors in the bathroom should be poured in strips, from the far wall to the exit.
Cost of work
In theory, this work looks easy. But if you have never encountered it, then you can make mistakes, so it is better to order a 3D bathroom floor from specialists.
The cost of work is also affected by the area of \u200b\u200bthe room and the technique of applying the drawing. The fact is that a 3D image can be created using a ready-made banner or painted on the spot with polymer paints. The second option is much more difficult and expensive.
The average cost of 3D coverage in Moscow is from 5,000 to 7,000 rubles. for 1 sq. m (includes materials and installation), in St. Petersburg - from 4,500 rubles. for 1 sq. m.
Note! The price of a 3D floor depends on the area of the room: the larger it is, the less 1 square meter of the finished coating will cost.
3D bathroom flooring is a durable, safe, hygienic coating that will last you 20 years. You can make it yourself or order installation from the masters. Either way, your bathroom will be transformed.
