Modular flooring: installation features

Excellent wear resistance is characterized by a modular coating based on polyvinyl chloride. It is installed in rooms, with a high level of operational load. We will talk about the varieties and features of the installation of this finishing material.

Table of contents:

1. Modular coating - characteristics and advantages
2. Modular flooring - types
3. Recommendations for the choice of modular flooring
4. Review of manufacturers of modular flooring
5. Laying modular coatings - process technology

Modular coating - characteristics and advantages

The modular coating is a polyvinyl chloride tile designed for laying on the floor of a variety of purpose of the premises or on the street. This type of coating is considered new, as it appeared about forty years ago. Modular coating is a popular material widespread in the construction industry.

The procedure for manufacturing the coating is to use high -tech equipment and in the use of high -quality plastics.

The initial stage involves mixing polyvinyl chloride granules with dyes. This is done using special containers, and then there is a drying of raw materials and it is loaded into a special bunker.

The casting of this material looks like the elimination of liquid substance into special forms and its further cooling. The next stage involves the extraction of material from the forms and trimming its end sections. Each of the plates passes special control according to which its quality is checked in the form of a shape, size, color, shrinkage, etc.

Next, the products are laid on racks on which they cool and are a certain period of time. All products are tested for compliance with their docking with each other, then pack and undergo implementation.

The composition and structure of the modular flooring are different, since each manufacturer tries to improve its products. The standard polyvinyl chloride slab consists of:

• protective polyurethane layer, which helps to increase stability before mechanical influences;
• decorative layer in the form of a drawing;
• fiberglass layer stabilizing the size and shape of the tile;
• reasons giving it the properties of strength and stability.

A number of requirements for this type of finishing materials are quite high. Among them:

• high level of wear resistance;
• oil resistance;
• gasoline resistance;
• fire safety;
• the presence of an anti -slip coating;
• resistance before exposure to other chemicals;
• The attractiveness of appearance.

Each type of modular coating is characterized by individual characteristics. Although most of them have such characteristics:

• high stability before mechanical loads;
• high level of wear resistance;
• stability before exposure to shock loads;
• resistance in front of chemical solutions;
• resistance to temperature difference, operating conditions from -35 to +65 degrees;
• stability before cracking;
• Easy to care and maintenance.

Among the main advantages of the floor modular coating, it should be noted:

• duration of operation;
• high level of chemical resistance, stability in front of oils, alkalis, electrolytes, sea water;
• There is no need to carry out preparatory work on equalizing or repairing the basis for styling;
• the possibility of laying on any type of base;
• simple and quick installation and dismantling;
• Universality: used both on the street and inside the buildings;
• There is an opportunity in temporary use, for example, in the construction of summer pavilions or in a leased territory;
• high level of anti -slip;
• absorption of noise during production processes;
• Excellent thermal insulation characteristics are explained by the presence of fiberglass in the coating;
• The possibility of mutual replacement of one slab with another.

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The scope of use of the floor modular coating applies to:

• storage rooms in which there is a huge load on the surface of the floor;
• industrial workshops, depot, repair areas, in which the highest requirements are imposed on flooring;
• Tekhobstahlovision stations, portal sinks;
• exhibition or demonstration sites;
• cargo and unloading warehouse ramps;
• construction or container areas;
• access roads for cars;
• car parking and parking;
• sections of markets or retail space;
• coating of equestrian arena and greenhouses;
• arrangement of lawns, sports grounds;
• Vired premises, children's rooms, baths, saunas.

Modular flooring - types

There are several varieties of floor modular coatings, among them they highlight:

• Gluse -protection coatings;
• universal coatings;
• sports coatings;
• coatings operated in areas of high humidity;
• Orthopedic type coatings.

Gluse -protection modular coatings are characterized by the presence of special sides cutting off water, dirt, swamp, sand or stones. Due to the presence of a certain type of cells, it is convenient to move on such a coating even in heels.

The universal modular coating is intended for any type of building or street area. It combines all the functions of individual types of coatings. Most of the plates have a dual mounting system, hermetic and anti -slip. It is possible to operate the coating in both residential and industrial, public premises or on the street.

The modular sports of sports is installed in fitness halls, sports clubs, in the premises where sports are carried out. The next type of coating is designed for installation in bathrooms, saunas, pools or showers. Modular coatings have a double mounting system, are able to absorb water contribute to the lack of puddles.

The floor modular coating of the ortho is the coating of the developing or preventive direction. It is established in the premises in which the prevention of orthopedic diseases is carried out. The coating has the form of square modules that contribute to imitation of sea pebbles, due to the presence of tuberosity.

Children's modular coatings are installed on playgrounds in order to protect children from a strong blow to the ground during the fall. In addition, this material protects against dirt and sliding during or after rain.

Recommendations for the choice of modular flooring

Vinyl PVC coating is used as a floor covering in the lobby, halls or other public places. It is precisely because of the simplicity of installation, high resistance to wear and the ability to replace only damaged parts that type of coating is especially popular. The most commonly used in garages, pools, gyms or children's gaming rooms.

The advantages of this type of coating include:

• antistatic;
• Lack of sliding;
• Easy in cleaning;
• stability before mud;
• stability before exposure to ultraviolet radiation;
• preservation of the picture for a long service life;
• Heat and soundproofing.

In addition, this material is treated using antibacterial and antifungal impregnations.

When using this coating as a decorative element, a large number of opportunities for decorating both the interior of the room and the exterior of the street are opened.

There are several options for installing this material:

• installation on the adhesive base;
• groove connection;
• Special adhesive tape.

In accordance with the structure of the coating is divided into:

• single -layer, which imply the homogeneity of the structure;
• Multilayer or heating, in their composition there is fiberglass.

Review of manufacturers of modular flooring

1. Modular floor coverings of their PVC Cast Anti -heel - this type of flooring is characterized by the following characteristics:

• impeccability of appearance;
• high level of anti -slip;
• a variety of color palette;
• assembly ease resembling puzzles;
• Good to cut off moisture and sand.

2. The modular coating Erfolg - this type of coating is often used in arranging arbors, recreation areas, beaches. Since its main characteristics are convenience and lack of heating during the sun. Using a combination of various colors, it is possible to achieve an attractive and extraordinary appearance. Keep in mind that with proper laying of the coating, its wear resistance increases by 75 percent. In order to park the car or imitation of the lawn, a floor covering is called a lawn grill.

Recommended for the use of mechanical loads subjected to daily effects on the lawns. In addition, the coating helps to strengthen the passage to the house, garden or other land plots.

If the weight of vehicles exceeds two tons, it is recommended to use an enhanced coating version with walls of more than four centimeters.

3. The modular coating for the floor of the bit is made of durable, chemically inert material, which is distinguished by non -combustibility and stability in front of chemicals. In addition, this coating differs:

• stability before shock loads;
• excellent sound insulation;
• Lightness and two installation options: the first is the styling with a displacement, and the second is in the form of a chessboard.

4. Modular rubber coating of Sigma - recommended for use in:

• production workshops, retail premises, garages, auto centers;
• It is made of durable, stable before oils and gasoline polyvinyl chloride;
• installation is carried out using a key type system;
• reduces vibrations that occur during production processes;
• It is possible to re -use the coating in another place.

Laying modular coatings - process technology

The installation of a modular coating should be carried out on a pre -prepared surface, such as concrete, sand or any worn coating, even with cracks and strata.

We offer to get acquainted with the basic requirements that are presented to the installation of a modular coating on a sports ground:

1. The obligatory presence of a slope of 0.7-1 % will provide the site with a reliable stack and eliminate the problem of water accumulation.

2. In addition, the presence of vertical and horizontal stability is mandatory.

3. Sudden changes, extended joints or different -high surfaces are not allowed.

4. The average value of evenness per meter is 2-3 mm deviations.

5. Requirements for concrete: purity, freedom from other inclusions or impurities, lack of dust and dirt.

6. To ensure high adhesion with foreign impurities, it will be necessary to leave concrete rough. The presence of pits, tubercles or changes is not acceptable.

7. When the construction stage of the surface preparation is completed, it is tested for compliance with the requirements that are presented. For this, leveling devices or ordinary water are used, which covers the surface and thus detect differences in the presence of puddles. The presence of a puddle, the depth of which exceeds one and a half centimeters is not acceptable.

8. If the differences and irregularities are identified, then the leveling is required by grinding or alignment with putty.

If it is planned to lay the coating on the base constructed from sand, you will need to perform a number of actions:

• Remove the soil layer of 14-16 cm, align the site with clay sand and spill with water;
• Seal the base by using a mechanical vibrator, and once again check it for evenness;
• collect the squares, the size of each 1x1 m;
• Start marking from the central part of the base;
• From the same part, the modular floor begins to gather, gradually moving to the side areas;
• To control the evenness of the joints between the squares, use a laser beam or a stretched twine;
• The final seal will help to perform a mechanical vibrator;
• Using the brush, remove excess sand from the surface.

To lay the modular coating on a concrete base, you need to follow these recommendations:

1. First of all, you should determine the shape and size of the site on which the coating will be installed. In addition, marking and determining the order of color modules is carried out.

2. If several zones are present on the site, then they are divided using various color solutions.

3. First of all, you should mark the site. This is done with the help of chalk. First, a longitudinal and transverse axis is applied. They are located perpendicular. As the main tools, use roulette to measure evenness and size and a cord, preferably made of kapron.

4. Separate the required number of squares for each site. Lay the first lane in accordance with the design and design of the site. Next, lay the second strip and check their evenness and the joining for this use a heavily stretched nylon cord.

5. To adjust the coating for a round or other shape, use special tools that allow it to pruning it.

6. If the site has on -board plots, take care of observing a temperature gap of several centimeters.