Over time, the floors usually have a mark of use. As uncomfortable as they are, thinking about changing them often seems like a big problem, doesn’t it? This is because when considering the headaches that give reforms and just imagining the floor being broken, people usually give up on the idea and choose to leave everything as it is. If you’ve done this or think like that, we’re here to show you a solution to this problem. The best option, serving both to avoid headaches and unnecessary expenses, is to put a new floor on top of the old one. In this post you can see more about it and learn how to make a beautiful ‘Sweet Menagerie’ Nine-Patch Quilt.
This type of “renovation” is becoming increasingly popular, because in addition to reducing the time, dirt and expenses of a new construction of the floor, the end result is incredible and may even surprise you! With that in mind, we have prepared this content to show some types of floors that can be installed on top of others, in addition to presenting the necessary care so that you can carry out a work without headaches.
Check out! The first model we will talk about here is the laminate floor! This alternative is excellent to be placed on ceramics, screeds and carpets, making the removal of the entire item from the place unnecessary, making your life easier.
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An important detail is that when installed on the carpet the laminate floor becomes an acoustic solution, reducing noise and improving the comfort of residents. When we talk about ceramic floors it is important to understand that these models can be perfectly placed on other types of floors. In addition to bringing a beautiful aspect, one of the greatest precautions to place this product over another is that the previous one is not made of wood. That’s because the heat change of the ceramic can cause the layer between the two to peel off, which will not only make things more difficult for you. In addition, it is ideal to use an adhesive mortar created especially for this type of project, because in addition to greater adhesion, this product tends to dry much faster.
Here is an important detail about the burnt cement! It is important that the front floor is not completely smooth, as the mass will depend on a certain friction to be fixed. The burnt cement brings a very rustic look to the place and makes it very stylish. By mixing different floors, the environment gains a modern and beautiful look! Much less thick than other porcelain models, extra thin porcelain tiles are gaining more and more space. In addition to the significantly smaller thickness, the model is also much lighter, requiring some care before it can be applied.
If the previous floor is in good condition, the extra fine porcelain tiles can be applied with a special mortar making the process extremely fast and practical, your floor will look amazing! Have you heard of epoxy resin? This is a solution that can completely change the look of your home, making it more beautiful and modern! The care with its application is slightly higher, because in addition to not being recommended to be installed on wooden floors, its application is indicated for places with less frequent contact with water, thus increasing the useful life of the product, perfect for your needs. . One of the biggest advantages is that the product finish makes it smooth and free of apparent joints.
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