The metal covering of the floor has the hardest material at its core, so such a floor is used mainly for industrial and storage facilities. This is due to the fact that such a floor is strong, durable and is able to withstand a heavy load. And also, the metal floor is able to withstand any chemical effect that can be exerted on it in such rooms. Given in what strict conditions such a floor is operated, it is worth noting that its service life can be equal to more than 30 years.
Modern designers came up with a new idea – to lay a metal floor in residential premises, for example in a kitchen or dining room. It is possible to decorate the room using metal. Despite the fact that the metal flooring is produced not only in our country, but also abroad, finding and buying it for your home will not be a simple task. This is explained by the fact that all metal flooring is produced, as a rule, for industrial and warehouse premises. If your kitchen is finished in the style of “Hi-Tech”, then the metal floor will certainly be the most suitable in style and harmonious with it. You can also mount small lamps into the floor surface, to give a special atmosphere. But the metal coating looks wiser on the roof of the house, on the terrace, in the gazebo, that is, in the place where you can rest. The metal floor is able to withstand any weather influences, due to its quality characteristics.
The thickness of metal sheets is very important. Currently, the thickness is from 1 to 2 mm. Naturally, the thicker the sheet, the more load the structure can withstand.
There are two methods of installation of the floor floor: gluing metal plates on a special glue directly on the concrete screed and screwing metal sheets to plywood sheets glued to the black floor.
So, the first method of installation of a metal floor. Before starting laying a metal coating in the apartment, it is necessary to prepare the surface. The very first thing to do is to align the floor. The larger the area of the room in which the metal floor is laid, the less accordingly there will be seams. Because, metal plates are produced large sizes. The lower part of the sheet must be wiped with a wire brush. This is done so that the adhesion of metal layers with the floor is much stronger after they are glued to the floor surface. Excess glue should be removed from the metal coating. You can do this with the help of an ordinary napkin.
The second method of installation of the metal floor. First, plywood sheets are glued to the draft floor, and then metal layers are screwed on them. At the same time, the joints between the sheets are covered with a silicone sealant. The main rule during the operation and installation of the metal floor – the contact of electricity with the metal coating should be avoided.
