Every day in the design of premises, including bathrooms, new technologies are increasingly using. One of these innovative approaches to the design of the room is the use of tiles with a volumetric image. They are called 3D tiles. With the help of these tiles, you can create a unique, stylish and unusually beautiful design of the bathroom. And the 3D effect will help to revive the drawing you choose and finds in another world.
What is it?
3D tile is, first of all, one of the types of facing material consisting of a conventional tile to which several layers of polycarbonate film are applied and some image. These layers create an effect of a bulk image.
Tile in 3D format can be wall, outdoor and even ceiling. On the ceiling it can mimic a cloudy or clear sky; On the floor - invoices of nature, for example, grass with dew droplets, sand or pitfalls; And on the wall of the room can be displayed a whole city, a forest or a field that emitted to the horizon itself, etc.
In addition, with the help of 3D tiles - the usual bathroom can be issued as an underwater world with its diverse inhabitants. Similar paintings on 3D tiles are so bright and clear that the interior created with their help is striking with their realism and give the most pleasant sensations.
pros
Advantages of 3D tiles a lot:
- They possess the same positive properties as ceramic tiles, that is, are durable, resistant to moisture, refractory and hygienic.
- And outdoor models, moreover, are very resistant to abrasion. They can withstand up to 200 kg of weight per 1 cm2.
- 3D tiles are able to influence the visual-spatial perception of indoors.
- The variety of options for designing the room with their help is so great that it will be easy to create your exclusive and unusually beautiful design.
- They are durable. According to some manufacturers, 3D tiles can be served more than a decade.
- These products are hygienic: they are not formed by mold, and they do not contribute to the development of fungi and other microorganisms.
- 3D tiles are quite resistant to various detergents, including aggressive.
- Fully hypoallergenic.
- Their surface is anti-slip.
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Minuses
- 3D tile can be put only on an ideally aligned surface. Due to irregularities and defects on the wall or on the floor, the visual effect of volume can be lost or distorted.
- It can not be cut or leaving with a bend exceeding 2 degrees.
- The tile cannot be used in the outer finish of the house, and decorating seasonal living houses that are not heated in winter.
3d photo shot
In essence, 3D photo shield is the same as the 3D tile. The only difference of the first lies in the fact that the photoplit can be ordered by itself. To do this, make a photo with a very high resolution. The selected photo is applied to the tile at high temperatures. As a result of thermal effect, the paint receives a gaseous form and penetrates inside the polymer coating and is fixed in the tile. After that, the product is covered with a layer of glaze.
How to produce?
In the production of 3D tiles is used micro-technology. The essence of this technology is that several special layers are applied to the surface of the ordinary tile, which are capable of protecting and create a dynamic pattern effect. First of all, the base layer of polycarbonate is applied. Then the depreciation layer is applied, after which the surface is covered with reflective film with the image. A superprinting layer is applied on top of the drawing, which performs the function of lenses. It is this layer that makes the drawing volume. For greater strength, the product is covered with a protective shockproof layer. This layer makes the product more wear-resistant and prolongs its service life.
Tips for choosing
- We do not recommend taking 3D-tiles colorful colors for a small bathroom, as the abundance of bright spots and a bright dynamic image can create an impression of a close room.
- We also advise you to take care of the selection of accessories, as any item can be a little more space.
- For large bathrooms, you can pick up tiles in a wider color palette with a variety of forms and more interior items.
- The main thing is not to forget about the moderation and feeling of taste. It is important that all the elements of the interior are harmonized with each other.
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Technique laying
The process of facing the room 3D-slab is not solid from the cladding process using standard ceramic tiles. You can put 3D tiles yourself, and you can also with the help of specialists.
For self-mounting tiles you need:
- Provide a perfectly smooth surface on the walls and sex. Make sure the surface is absolutely dry and incomprehensible.
- Prepare facing products.
- Prepare a mixture with which you will glue the tiles on the wall or floor. As a rule, silicone, cement or gypsum should be present in the mixture. Tile can be mounted and using double-sided tape. And for floors with the heating system, heat-resistant mixtures are used.
- If you are going to set the backlights in the bathroom, make electrical work in advance.
- In this case, you will have to install the guides to which you can subsequently attach the tile. The guides should be cut from materials such as polycarbonate, plexiglas or PET.
- After installing the guides, you can proceed to the mounting 3D tiles. When laying, the tiles should be left between them a small gap of about 3-4 mm wide. This is necessary so that the image does not "move" due to the differences in the size of the tiles.
- If the backlight is not needed, 3D tiles should be fixed directly to the main surface. Do not forget to leave the gap. It subsequently fill in a sealant with a colorless color based on silicone. Apply a grout on the seams must be neatly with a spatula, so as not to damage the coating of the tile.
- Remains of hermetic mixture remove the wet rag.
- When laying a tile with a three-dimensional image to the floor to create a perfectly smooth surface, you can use a self-leveling mixture, which is able to dissolve even small height differences.
Care
For 3D tiles easy to care for. You can clean them with a wet sponge, and then wipe the dry cloth. The only difficulty may be caused by the use of hard water. She can leave on the tile of the flare. And to exclude this hoist, you need to add special water softeners when cleaning.
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Remember that with a tile you need to turn very carefully, since its top layer can easily damage. Any scratch or chipsets can completely or partially distort the entire picture. In addition, as a result of deformation, the tile can lose its glossy look.
Nevertheless, all manufacturers of 3D-tiles assure that with proper operation, these tiles can serve over 25 years, while maintaining all their qualities.
