Did you know that polymer concrete can be made at home? And this - durable countertops and many other products that are so necessary in everyday life. Now they make from polymer concrete baths, shells, shower trays. And the perspective of this material is simply amazing. Let's take a look at its features and composition.
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- 1 What can be used to make polymer concrete
- 2 Why there is nothing better than polymer concrete
- 3 What forms for polymer concrete are made of
- 4 Handwork is more expensive
What can be used to make polymer concrete
Concrete in this phrase does not literally mean a mixture of sand and cement. The point is that the resulting composition is as strong as concrete. In fact, polymer concrete is based on epoxy resin and various fillers, which give the product a special look and properties.
Refined product, epoxy, hardens when the two components are combined and has the properties of resistance to chemistry, heat, and also has a transparent structure.
But as a filler, different materials can be used. It can be coarse quartz sand. Its addition gives the product exceptional durability. Railings, sculptural fountains, tombstones are cast from such a mixture.
An alternative to sand is crushed expanded clay.
Finally, the epoxy is mixed with granite or marble chips. The result is amazing: the stone reveals itself in all its beauty. But such products weigh a lot.
To fix the filler in the product, glass mesh is necessarily used as a reinforcing material. Cements aluminum hydroxide solution, and gelcoat is used as a topcoat.
Why there is nothing better than polymer concrete
The uniqueness of polymer concrete is precisely in its variability. That is, by combining fillers, you can achieve special properties. As a polymer, this material received a smooth surface, the ability to form thin products with precise processing. Polymer concrete is easy to wash and keep clean.
What forms for polymer concrete are made of
With the composition of the mixture, everything is clear, but what are the molds made of and how are the products processed after pouring?
For thin products from 1 to 10 mm, you can make a shape from Fiberboard or MDF. This form, varnished for easy separation, can withstand at least 10 fillings of the mixture.
If you need serial products in the amount of up to three dozen - it is recommended to use plywood. But over time, it will get wet and begin to crack.
To carry out additional processing of poured products, after solidification, they are processed with turning tools.
Handwork is more expensive
Of course, piece goods for which custom templates are made are not cheap. So you can easily make such a sink or bathtub yourself and rest assured that the work will be invaluable.
Don't want to bother with the layout of the mixture? There are a lot of ready-made polymer concrete products on sale. Buying them, you can be sure of their durability and strength.
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Do you have polymer concrete products? What do you think of them? Share your opinion in the comments!
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