Make the brightness of the paints and revive the bored interior, in addition to the colors and various kinds of finishing materials, can now be using a liquid tile. Such an unusual name tile received thanks to a unique opportunity to change the original drawing, even with a slight effect on its surface. However, it is not always possible to use such tiles in decorative purposes possible.

Structure of interactive tile

Unlike the usual ceramics, the liquid tile is a multi-layer finishing and decorative material that includes:

1. The base layer is made on the basis of polymers providing good adhesion with adhesive compositions and other materials involved in the tile mounting.
2. The shock absorption layer - reduces the pressure rendered on the surface of the tile, protecting it from damage.
3. Reflective layer - forms the effect of the glow.
4. The helium layer represented by a two-component compound is responsible for changing the pattern even as a result of the minimum pressure on the surface. In the occurrence of pressure, the gel immediately begins a chaotic movement from the region high to the low pressure area, forming a new drawing. In order to avoid the gel flow, the tile perimeter provides a compensatory groove. When the pressure disappears, the initial figure is partially restored.
5. The lens made of transparent plastic provides visualization of the processes occurring in the tile.
6. The top layer, along with the basic, is made on the basis of polymers that do high strength tiles to mechanical damage.

Live tile design manifold is achieved by combining various gel shades. In addition, a special substrate is applied to create a variety of effects, represented by film of various colors, among which:

1. Transparent - applied when finishing a bathroom, bar racks, etc.;
2. Translucent - used in combination with special backlight;
3. White - strengthens the contrast of the color shades of the gel;
4. Color execution - allows you to get more different shades;
5. Variation with 3D - most realistic transmits the game chaotic movement of the gel inside the tile.

Recently, manufacturers have begun to add various decorative elements to the gel in the form of stars, sequins, rings, luminous particles that increase the fascinating tile effect.

Thus, the effect and attractiveness of this new type of tile depends on the helium filler, the quality of the reflective layer and the color solution of the substrate.

Benefits / Disadvantages of Liquid Tile

Despite the attractive beauty, the desire to buy liquid tiles arises in a number of other preferential features. The most significant advantages include:

1. Resistance to ultraviolet radiation contributes to the immutability of the initial color palette during the operational period.
2. Surface roughness provides anti-slip quality.
3. High moisture resistance makes it possible to use tiles in a high level of humidity.
4. Excellent heat, as well as sound insulation properties.
5. High impact resistance and wear resistance.
6. The environmentally friendly materials used in the manufacture of tiles indicate complete safety for health.
7. Resistance to chemical exposure.
8. The possibility of temporary facing of the surface.
9. The duration of operation exceeding 10 years.

Among the shortcomings it is worth highlighting the following nuances:

1. Under pressure there should be no more than 60% of the area of \u200b\u200beach tile, otherwise the compensation grooves will not be saved from the leakage of the gel.
2. The possibility of deformation of the tile at temperatures above 60 ° C.
3. The impossibility of facing the surface of the complex shape, since damage to the structure of the tile by means of cutting, drilling will result in disrepair.
4. The impossibility of using at temperatures below 0 ° C, as the gel loses its qualities;
5. High price.

Despite the presence of disadvantages, most of which can be minimized by compliance with the simplest rules of operation, interest in live tiles exhibits an increasing amount of consumers.

Live Tile Mounting Methods

One of the most predominant features of the floor liquid tile is a wide selection of installation methods:

1. The adhesive mixture is carried out similarly to ceramic tiles.
2. On bilateral scotch - in order to temporarily facing the floor.
3. With the help of a M-shaped profile - about laying a liquid tile video will tell in more detail:

Regardless of the selected method, the laying of live tiles is carried out on a pre-aligned, purified from various debris and a primed surface. In addition, in the process of laying the tile, it is necessary to constantly check the horizontality of its location using a level.

The seams formed in the process of laying are expanded in a tile of tiles or contrasting with a grout, after which the surface of the coating is coated well with soapy water or edged with polyurethane rails.

Thus, the possibility of temporary installation of the interactive tile allows you to quickly revive the interior of the room and also quickly dismantle the tile if necessary. It is especially profitable to apply temporary installation if you plan to move to a new place of residence.

Options for using liquid tiles

Interactive tile, possessing excellent performance, is widely used in residential and public premises.

The liquid tile looks well both as single inserts and when covering a large area.

The liquid tile for the bathroom is perfectly combined with ceramics and other materials, allowing you to create calm or entertaining masterpieces.

In the bedroom, living room, corridor or children's - interactive tile everywhere will stand out, contrasting or complementing the existing interior.

Liquid tile will make brightness of paints into the interior of any office, restaurant and will be indispensable to raise the mood in nightclubs, bars.

An increasing distribution of the live tile began to receive when decorating tabletops, bar racks, coffee tables, etc.

Thus, the extensive use of interactive tile for decorating the room is limited only by the presence of a horizontal surface and all sorts of exception. As for the color combination, the liquid tile photo and live can differ significantly, so it is better to acquire the material that is available.

Based on the foregoing, the main drawback of the liquid tile is the price that scares the majority of potential customers. However, to decorate the room you can always purchase 1-2 things and to harmoniously entertain them into the established interior, allocating the most significant place in the room.