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Modern innovative construction technologies, striking the imagination with their originality and fantasticness, use both the achievements of the latest scientific research and the invaluable experience of ancestors.
Let's start with the most common building material - wood. It would seem that there is still something new to come up with? But here, too, modern innovative technologies come to the rescue.
1. Technology for the construction of domed houses without nails, Vladivostok, Russia
Scientists from the Far Eastern Federal University create modern wooden domed houses. At the same time, as in the good old days of Russian architects, without a single nail. Their uniqueness lies in the application of new designs of locks between individual parts of the wooden spherical frame.
The domed house from wooden parts is being created in record time. In literally a matter of hours, the frame grows unusual house... Today they want to test this technology in several cities of Russia. The links are joined together using a special lock, which takes all loads - vertical, lateral, and so on. Parts are made with such precision that it turns out a kind of "Lego" constructor. Anyone, having such a kit with a small assembly instruction, can mount this structure on their own.
At one of the recreation centers of the Primorsky Territory there is already a domed express cafe "Snezhok", built by scientists, which is very popular, attracting visitors unusual shape... The second domed house is much larger - it is a two-storey twelve-meter structure with an area of 195 m2.
2. Multi-storey buildings made of wood, London, UK
We are all somehow accustomed to the fact that wood is used for the construction of low-rise houses, one or two stories high. But US developers consider it possible to use wood to construct buildings up to 30 stories high.
The first of the modern residential buildings, built of wood using modern technologies of wooden housing construction (from five-layer wooden glued panels), has 9 floors and 30 meters in height. This house is in London, it contains 29 residential apartments and offices on the ground floor.
Surprisingly, the entire aboveground part of this house was built in 28 working days by just five people, armed with only one mobile crane and electric screwdrivers.
3. Construction technology wooden houses Naturi, Austria
The technology consists of profiled small-sized tree trunks, called by specialists "balance", which are cut on a four-sided lathe. The fact that it is precisely the thin meter that is used clearly demonstrates the fact that in every element of the exception there is necessarily a core of the tree.
Then from these "puzzles" you can assemble any part of the building. Drying, individual elements are deformed and wedged "tightly ", Creating a very strong and lightweight construction.The purpose of the invention of such a technology is the use of low-quality raw materials, which in Russia, for example, are used only for cellulose or generally just for waste.
4. Nantong, Jiangsu Province, PRC
Chinese architects have invented a way to build cheap houses. Their secret is in a huge 3D printer that literally prints real estate. And this would not be unusual - the technologies of "printing" buildings are already known. But the point is that chinese houses will be made ... from construction waste.
Thus, the specialists of the architectural company Winsun intend to solve two problems at once. In addition to creating inexpensive houses, the project will give a second life to construction waste and industrial waste - this is what houses are created from.
The giant printer has really impressive dimensions - 150 x 10 x 6 meters. The device is quite powerful and can print up to 10 houses per day. The prime cost of each of them is no more than 5 thousand dollars.
Huge machine builds external structure, and the internal partitions are assembled by hand later. With the help of 3D printing technology in the Middle Kingdom, they hope to solve the urgent problem of affordable housing. In the near future, several hundred factories will appear in the country, which will produce consumables for a giant printer from construction waste.
5. House printed from bioplastic, Amsterdam, Holland
Dus Architects has developed a project for printing a residential building on a 3D printer from bioplastic. Construction is carried out using an industrial KarmaMaker 3D printer that "prints" plastic walls... The construction of the building is very unusual - walls are attached to the three-meter end of the house as in the Lego construction set. If redevelopment of the building is required, then it can be easily changed by replacing one part with another.
For construction, a bioplastic developed by Henkel is used - a mixture vegetable oil and microfiber, and the foundation of the house will be made of lightweight concrete. When completed, the building will consist of thirteen separate rooms. This technology has the potential to change the entire construction industry. Old residential buildings and offices can simply be “melted down” and made into something new.
The idea of a similar material was found in ordinary seashells. The fact is that the shells are enriched with the necessary complex of minerals that give them elasticity. It is these minerals that are added to the composition of concrete. The new type of concrete is incredibly elastic, more crack-resistant, and even 40-50 percent lighter. Such concrete will not break even with very strong bends. Even earthquakes are not scary to him. An extensive network of cracks after such tests will not affect its strength. After removing the load, the concrete will begin the rebuilding process.
How does this happen? The secret is very simple. Normal rainwater reacts with concrete and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to form calcium carbonate in the concrete. This substance also binds the cracks that appear, "heals" the concrete. After removing the load, the restored section of the slab will have the same strength as before. Such concrete is going to be introduced in the construction of critical structures, for example, bridges.
7. Carbon dioxide concrete, Canada
Canadian company CarbonCure Technologies has developed innovative technology production of concrete by binding carbon dioxide. This technology will reduce harmful emissions and could revolutionize the construction industry.
The production of concrete blocks uses carbon dioxide emitted by large enterprises such as refineries and fertilizer plants.
The new technology achieves a triple effect: concrete will be cheaper, stronger and more environmentally friendly. One hundred thousand of these concrete blocks will be able to absorb as much carbon dioxide as a hundred mature trees can absorb in a year.
Thatched houses using modern technologies are being built all over the world. Reliable, warm, cozy, they have perfectly stood the test of our climate. However, so far modern technology construction of compressed straw (in the West it is called strawbale-house) is known to us by a few. It is based on best properties this unique natural material. When pressed, it becomes an excellent building material. Pressed straw is counted the best insulation... Thatch stems of plants are tubular, hollow. They contain air, which is known to have low thermal conductivity, and between them. Due to its porosity, straw has good sound insulation properties.
It seems that the phrase "fireproof thatched house"Sounds paradoxical. But a plastered straw wall is not afraid of fire. Blocks covered with plaster withstand 2 hours of exposure to an open flame. A straw block that is open on one side only does not support combustion. The density of the bale is 200-300 kg / cu. m also prevents combustion.
Straw houses are being built in America, Europe, China. In the United States, there is even a project to build a 40-story thatched skyscraper. The most high buildings made of straw today are five-story buildings, which are combined with reinforced concrete and metal frames.
Truly, everything is new - it is well forgotten old. Homes made of soil are gaining popularity again. This material is still used today for the construction of supporting structures and walls.
At the heart of the soil biter is ordinary earthen soil. The earthbit has been tested by time, it was built from it back in Ancient Rome. Earthen soil mass has high moisture resistance and practically does not shrink. And the thermotechnical characteristics of the earth dweller can be enhanced by adding, for example, straw chopping. After a few years, the earth bit becomes almost as strong as concrete.
The most famous building, built of soil, can be considered the Priory Palace located in Gatchina.
10. Brick-chameleon, Russia
Since 2003, the Kopeysk brick factory has been producing bricks, nicknamed "velor" for its ability to literally absorb light on its surface, as a result of which it becomes saturated, resembling velvet.
The effect is achieved using vertical grooves applied to the brick surface with wire brushes. At the same time, it becomes possible to deepen the main color when the angle of incidence of light changes, which makes a brick like a chameleon - at different times of the day it is able to change color depending on the lighting.
The texture of velor bricks works great in tandem with smooth bricks in ornamental or curly masonry.
eleven. "Flying houses, Japan
Japan never ceases to amaze with its developments. The idea is simple - so that the house does not collapse as a result of an earthquake, it just ... should not be on the ground. So they came up with flying houses, and all this is quite real.
Undoubtedly, the word "flying" is a beautiful allegory that prompts childhood dreams of flying in a balloon house. But the Japanese design company Air Danshin Systems Inc has developed a system that allows buildings to rise above the ground and "hover" above it during an earthquake.
The house is located on an air cushion and after the sensors are triggered, it will simply hover above the ground, and during such a change, the residents of the building will not feel anything. The foundation is not attached to the structure itself. After hovering, the house sits on a frame located at the top of the foundation. During an earthquake, seismic sensors are activated, which are located along the perimeter of the building. After which they will immediately start the pressure compressor located at the base of the house. It will provide "levitation" of the building at a height of 3-4 cm from the ground. Thus, the house will not be in contact with the ground and will avoid the consequences of tremors. The novelty has already been installed in almost 90 houses in Japan.
Many Japanese firms have taken over the development of Flying Houses, and in the near future the know-how will appear in other regions of Asia, which often suffer from earthquakes.
12. Container house, France
Spent containers have long been used for the construction of budget housing in different cities and countries. Here's one example.
During the construction of the house, eight old shipping containers were used, which created an unusual architectural form building. In addition to containers, wood, polycarbonate and glass were also used. total area houses - 208 square meters.
The cost of building such "container type" economy houses is usually doubled less building a similar house made of ordinary building materials. In addition, it is being built twice as fast.
13. Exhibition Center of Shipping Containers, Seoul, South Korea
If you won't surprise anyone with residential buildings made of containers for a long time, then a completely unusual building has appeared in the center of the business and shopping district of Seoul. It was built from 28 old shipping containers.
The area is 415 sq. The complex will host exhibitions, nightly film screenings, concerts, master classes, lectures and other public events.
14. Student hostels from containers, Holland
Each separate container room has all the amenities. In addition, the roof is equipped with an efficient drainage system which collects rainwater subsequently going to household needs.
In Finland and others Nordic countries hotels are being built out of ice with might and main. At the same time, a room in an ice hotel is more expensive than a hotel made from other, more traditional building materials. The ice hotel first opened in Sweden over 60 years ago.
16. Mobile eco-home, Portugal
A variety of technologies are used in the construction of such mobile structures. The peculiarity of this house is its complete energy independence. Solar panels are fixed on the surface of the object to generate energy that fully provides the unique house with the required amount. By the way, the house is not only environmentally friendly, but also completely mobile.
The eco-house is divided into two sections - in one there is a sleeping space, and in the other there is a toilet. Outside, the house is covered with environmentally friendly cork.
17. Energy efficient capsule room, Switzerland
The project was developed by architects from the NAU company (Switzerland), who sought to make the most comfortable and compact housing. A capsule room called Living Roof ( Residential roof), can be placed on almost any surface.
The capsule room is equipped with solar panels, wind turbines and a system for collecting, storing and recirculating rainwater.
18. Vertical forest in the city, Milan, Italy
Bosco Verticale innovative project - construction in Milan of two multi-storey buildings with live plants on the facade. The height of the two high-rise buildings is 80 and 112 meters. A total of 480 trees of large and medium size, 250 trees of low height, 5,000 different shrubs and 11,000 plants that form a grass cover are planted on them. This number of plants corresponds to an area of 10,000 m? an ordinary forest.
With nearly two years research work botanists have successfully selected the types of trees that are best adapted to such difficult living conditions at altitude. Various plants specially grown and acclimatized for this construction. Each apartment of the house has its own balcony with trees and shrubs.
19. House-cactus, Holland
A luxurious 19-storey residential building is under construction in Rotterdam. It received such an original name because of the similarity with this thorny plant. It houses 98 apartments with superior comfort. The construction is carried out according to the project of the architectural company UCX Architects.
The peculiarity of this house is the use of open terraces-balconies for hanging gardens, located one above the other in a staggered order, screwing upwards in a spiral. This arrangement of terraces allows the sun to illuminate the plants from all directions. The depth of each terrace is at least two meters. Moreover, small pools will also be built into these balconies.
We are used to the fact that we are usually talking about energy efficient houses. And in preparation for the Expo-2020 exhibition in the United Arab Emirates, an entire energy-efficient city will be built. It will be a "smart city" fully self-sufficient in energy and other resources. The project is planned to be implemented about settlement Al Avir in Dubai.
It will become the first of its kind absolutely self-sufficient city in terms of providing residents with all the necessary resources, transport and energy. For this, the energy efficient city will be equipped with solar panels to the maximum, which will be placed on the roofs of almost all residential and commercial buildings. In addition, the city will independently process 40,000 cubic meters Wastewater... The area of this super complex will be 14,000 hectares, and the residential area itself will be built in the shape of a desert flower. Surrounded by a belt of green spaces, the smart city will be able to accommodate 160,000 residents.
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Over time, everything changes, of course, many are already accustomed to the old and reliable methods of decorating apartments, but time goes forward! Now on the construction market there are new Construction Materials for decoration of apartments and new technologies of repair. Let's consider, a hundred has appeared new in finishing materials lately.
Over time, the use of traditional materials in the interior becomes boring, and we start looking for something new.
1. Embossed gypsum panels. Decorative 3D panels are distinguished by their excellent appearance and high practicality. This material is environmentally friendly, reliable and durable. It increases heat and sound insulation in the room, and also maintains an optimal microclimate. We do any work on gypsum panels inexpensively in Moscow!
2. Blooming wallpaper - under the influence of the temperature of the air and surrounding objects, they can change their color, as well as show additional images. A similar effect is achieved through the use of a special thermal paint, which covers such canvases. Order inexpensive flowering wallpaper gluing from us right now!
3.Wood-polymer composite. These are thin wood panels that are held together by fiberglass. This connection technology makes the product hermetically sealed and durable. Such material is used for interior partitions and decoration of home cinema halls.
4. Liquid wallpaper. This natural material is created from cellulose and cotton fibers. The walls that are covered liquid wallpaper"Breathe", which protects the walls from mold and mildew. It is a safe and environmentally friendly material. Liquid wallpaper is inexpensive right now! Call us!
5. Interactive tiles. "Liquid" or "live" tile consists of a polycarbonate capsule filled with colored gel. When exposed to the surface, the gel spreads, causing the illusion of "live" movement. They use this material for the most different surfaces from the countertops to the floor.
6. Self-leveling floors 3d This is a fairly new technology for finishing flooring has already won its customers, and is one of the most popular recently.
7. Vinyl flooring, Several years ago, American manufacturers asked themselves the question of combining in one tile, linoleum and laminate. Vinyl flooring is a new material in construction. You can order inexpensive vinyl flooring from us right now!
Flexible stone
Flexible stone is the most successful attempt to recreate natural material... It is a thin slice of sandstone, bonded with a binder polymer on textile base... This stone is made in the form of flexible sheets and tiles. Its warm color palette, unique texture and play of shades will make surfaces unusually beautiful. The scope is limitless: from walls and floors to complex art objects. Flexible stone can be used in bathrooms, saunas, fountains and even fireplaces.
Liquid wood is a real revolution in the field of modern terrace coverings... Such boards are made from hardwoods of the highest grades and polyvinyl chloride. Liquid wood is ideal for outdoor decoration in all climates. Finds a wide range of applications in the design of verandas and garden areas. Also used for hedges, fences, benches, gazebos, playgrounds.
Fiberglass reinforcement has become a real breakthrough in the production of concrete-based products. Non-metallic reinforcement is made of basalt fiber and fiberglass, and has a number of advantages over steel counterparts. The main areas of application of fiberglass composite rebar are the foundations. Can also be used in household for foundations of small buildings, greenhouses and greenhouses
What was the place of the main loss of heat in the room can become the source of its production. "Heating glass" is made by sputtering a conductive film, which absolutely does not impair its transparency. Such glass can serve as a source of main or additional heating of premises, used for the manufacture of heating non-fogging windows, doors, mirrors and showcases. Heating windows are a truly unique opportunity to enjoy warmth and comfort at any time of the year.
Ecowool is a modern cellulose insulation made from waste paper with the addition of special fillers. The structure of this material is a homogeneous mass. Its installation is carried out in bulk into the cells of the frame, which allows you to create an even seamless layer that completely fills the area, without voids and cold bridges. It is widely used both in the construction of private residential buildings and on an industrial scale. Housing insulated with ecowool has increased comfort and high performance.
Marker paint is an epoxy or acrylic resin based paint that, once cured, gives the effect of a whiteboard. After applying such paint on the surface, you can write, draw, draw with any markers (intended for use on whiteboards) and erase what was written without difficulty with an ordinary napkin.
Foam glass (foamed glass, honeycomb glass) - thermal insulation material, which is a foamed glass melt. Foam glass is mainly used as a universal heat insulator. The exceptional properties of foam glass allow it to be used in cases where no other thermal insulation material can ensure compliance technical requirements and security measures.
Gypsum panels
Decorative 3D gypsum panels are used for wall decoration. This approach opens up a third dimension in interior design, previously limited to flat, cold surfaces. The richness of color and texture solutions allows the use of eco-friendly 3D gypsum panels for the embodiment of any architectural tasks and creative ideas in the design of various premises.
Vinyl floor
Vinyl floors are a multi-layer polymer-based flooring. Under the transparent layer there is a layer on which a pattern is applied that imitates natural wood, tiles, cork or stone. The floor is installed by gluing it to the base with a special glue. The floor, made of vinyl covering, is not afraid of moisture, sand, it is difficult to damage it. The material is intended for use in various premises - in the hallway, living room, kitchen, bedroom and children's room. The coating is also suitable for underfloor heating and has excellent performance properties.
Liquid insulation
Liquid thermal insulation is modern way insulation. A special composition that resembles ordinary paint in consistency. The main advantage is that 1 millimeter of material has the same effect as a 5-7 cm layer mineral wool... At the same time, this insulation is absolutely safe for health, does not creep along the fibers and is not a source of harmful dust hazardous to the lungs. Use liquid insulation in many places. Most often pipes are processed with it, which is very convenient. It is also good to use this material when insulating houses: roofs, floors and walls.
Construction technologies are constantly being improved. New discoveries differ in their area of use, but the developers pursue a common goal: to make the construction process easier, and life in new-type buildings - more comfortable and modern. Let's take a look at the most interesting know-how of 2017.
Salt blocks
The author of the idea was the architect from the Netherlands Eric Jobers. The building material looks unusual, but very impressive. The salt is extracted from the water using solar energy. Natural starch obtained from algae is used to hold the particles together. Essentially, waste-free production. Such blocks can be used even in countries with arid climates. The mixture is also suitable for the design of flexible arched structures. To protect against external factors blocks are covered with a composition based on epoxy resin... It remains to be seen whether the novelty will be widely adopted.
Isoplat plates
Invented in Estonia by Skano Fibreboard specialists. It is a natural heat-insulating material made of softwood fibers. They are pre-soaked in boiling water, pressed and cut into sheets of different thicknesses. To impart moisture resistance, the plates are treated with paraffin. Isoplat has high vapor permeability and sound insulation, protects from wind, retains heat. Due to the fibrous structure, the boards are fireproof, resistant to pests and protozoa (mold, fungi). The elements are connected to each other in the "thorn-groove" type, suitable for insulation of the roof, flooring and frame. Width varies from 60 to 120 cm, thickness - from 12 to 50 mm.
Lego blocks EverBlock
Outwardly, they really look like elements of a popular children's designer. Perhaps he was inspired by the engineer from the United States Arnon Rosan. The blocks are made of foam concrete and are connected according to the “thorn-groove” type without the use of adhesives. Only vertical seams need to be processed. The water permeability of the material is less than 3%. For the construction of two-story or more buildings, the Lego block is reinforced through technological holes. The most common block size is 25x25x50 cm.
Light blocking glass facade
Transparent glass fronts are easy to pass through Sun rays increasing the indoor temperature. The development of scientists from the Frankfurt Institute allows you to regulate the light transmission of glasses. In theory, the façade consists of many circular segments. Each contains a fabric disc with titanium and nickel alloy wires - they have shape memory and are temperature sensitive the environment... If the temperature in the room drops, the material curls up, returning transparency to the glass; as the temperature rises, it darkens the glass.
"Live tile"
A liquid tile that reacts to steps or touch by changing the pattern. The surface is made of tempered glass... It can be trimmed not only floor coverings but also walls, countertops. It absorbs sounds well, suppresses vibration. You can step on such a tile almost silently. Among the disadvantages are instability to high loads, fear of sharp objects (chips may remain). But such a tile looks great.
Conductive Concrete Shotcrete
The brainchild of a team of scientists from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Conductive concrete that absorbs and reflects electromagnetic waves of various origins. Magnetite, a natural mineral with excellent ferromagnetic properties, has replaced the standard concrete filler. There are also metal and carbon components. Initially, the material was designed for take-off and landing hair, but can also be used in residential areas. Can be applied by spraying.
Thermal wallpaper
Their trick is that when the air temperature in the room changes, the pattern on the canvas also changes. The invention of a designer from China responds to a change in thermal regime. Under the influence of heat, buds appear on the wall, and then flowers bloom. The inventor applies special thermal ink to the surface. Wallpaper reacts to both sunlight and touch, however, it is afraid of moisture and cannot be washed.
Flexible wood WoodSkin
An amazingly flexible material that can be shaped into any abstract shape. Consists of sandwich tiles. Polymer mesh, nylon composite and plywood are used. The novelty is available in rolls and sheets. The shape is given with the help of special three-dimensional machines, connecting small elements together. The sheet thickness can vary from 4 to 30 millimeters.
Insulation with sheep wool
A novelty that has been available in Russia since November 2017. Environmentally friendly fiber insulates noise well, does not burn, and is suitable for warming any premises. Oregon Shepherd currently produces two types of insulation - Batt and Loft. Also, insulation is good because it absorbs harmful substances emitted by furniture, synthetic finishing materials and other interior elements.
Plaster that regulates moisture
Condensation is a familiar problem. Developers from the Swiss company STO AG presented an innovative material. The plaster effectively absorbs excess water vapor from the air (about 90 g per square meter). The thickness of the applied layer is up to 2 centimeters. There is no condensation, no mold and mildew, but there is a smooth, environmentally friendly coating.
Naturally, the developers are not going to stop there and new ones await us. interesting discoveries... Perhaps they will change your life for the better!
The development of modern building materials technology makes it possible to build cheaper and faster. Frame-panel boards and monolithic houses, buildings made of foam concrete and wood concrete, until recently perceived as exotic, today are becoming classics of the genre.
Oddly enough, but the closest attention of potential developers is focused not on construction technologies, but on new materials for home decoration. And this is understandable, for the overwhelming majority it is not enough to build a building box, you still need to be able to present the goods with a person or to make a very precise and expressive decoration of the house.
The most popular new finishes
Traditionally, a wide range of materials for finishing a newly built building is divided into several large groups:
- Decorative materials for finishing works indoors. This also includes floor and ceiling coverings, materials for wall decoration for ancillary premises;
- Cladding and protective coatings used in the decoration of the facade of the building;
- Coverings for bedrooms and children's rooms;
- Versatile materials based on ceramics, composites and plastics.
For your information! Most of the new materials and coatings represent further technological developments traditional ways finishes.
Most manufacturers take this approach to developing new materials for two reasons. Firstly, it is easier and faster to overcome the psychological barrier of a person in the perception of new materials. Second, a modified product is much easier to sell than a completely new product.
Traditionally, the development of new materials goes in three directions:
- Getting a new look. For example, most of today's new wallpaper has a range of paints, patterns and colors that were previously simply technically unavailable for production;
- Improvement of old finishing characteristics. With the introduction of new technologies for the production of ceramics and porcelain stoneware, the design, quality and durability of floor and wall tiles have increased by an order of magnitude;
- Improving the safety and environmental friendliness of coatings, especially for children, people suffering from allergies and intolerance to certain groups of chemical compounds. The demand for new, safer finishes is growing much faster than for coatings with unusual looks.
The bulk of new materials for decoration appeared due to the widespread use of gypsum mixtures, acrylic and polyurethane resins, the manufacture of updated types of ceramics and compounds. The greatest development was received by technologies producing materials for exterior decoration at home.
New technologies and materials for facade finishing.
The emergence of new building mixtures for obtaining decorative plaster and the introduction of a new principle of surface-mounted finishing has become truly innovative in the field of cladding of facades and external walls.
New plaster and paint coatings
Decorative plaster based on acrylic resins and many different fillers from marble or calcite made it possible not only to change the color and texture of the walls, but also to give them a new look due to imitation of natural stone or the formation of a certain surface relief. Such a coating practically does not fade in the sun, is not afraid of rain and frost, and, subject to the application technology, it can stay on the walls for more than ten years.
The disadvantages of plastering materials include the high dependence of the quality of new coatings on the qualifications of the plasterer, in addition, most of the work has to be done manually, especially at the stage of forming the texture of the walls.
Important! A real discovery in the field of facade wall decoration was the emergence of new water-soluble acrylic, water-based and water-dispersible paints with a colossal number of new shades and colors.
With their appearance, the outer walls and the facade of the house can be painted in the most exquisite colors and colors. The vast majority of new paints and varnishes for the exterior of the house made it possible to give the old and gray concrete buildings a fresh, updated look with minimal effort.
Exterior wall decoration with curtain decor
With the introduction frame technologies finishing, it became possible to radically change the appearance of buildings, giving the walls a completely new look. For example, the use of thermal panels with glued porcelain stoneware tiles or imitation of natural stone for decoration makes it possible to give an old cinder block building the appearance of an old natural stone masonry, facing brick, or even very accurately simulate wooden walls from a bar or rounded logs.
Similar results in finishing can be obtained by cladding the facades of the building with more durable panels of plastic and metal-plastic siding, a wooden block house and even a new modified lining. Unlike thermal panels, new plastic and wood cladding panels easier and cheaper to install, therefore they are most often used in combination with new thermal insulation coatings.
In addition to the hinged decor, new ceramic facing materials- bricks and tiles made of porcelain stoneware and hyper-pressed mixtures. The new kind finishes are cheaper than traditional facing bricks, and are not inferior to them in terms of durability and appearance.
Most of the new technologies, in fact, are universal and find application in the development of new materials for interior decoration premises.
What's new in interior decoration at home
Most of the innovations in interior decoration concerned the development and use of new finishing mixtures, the use of plasterboard and MDF panels for wall repairs, the use of ceramic granite tiles for floor finishing and the arrangement of self-leveling floors. In fact, most of the new products are already well-known materials for outdoor decoration adapted for interior work.
A real discovery in the field of interior decoration was the appearance of hand-painted painting and new environmentally friendly natural materials.
Relief and graphics
Drawing graphic images on the walls of an apartment or house cannot be considered a truly new type of decor. The painting of the walls has been known for several thousand years. But with the advent of high-quality plaster and decorative plasters it became possible to make the perfect background or base for drawing a picture.
Hand painting instantly became an exclusive type of decoration, along with photo wallpapers and 3D decor.
Graphic images have become fashionable, especially in themed room decoration using natural materials, specially made interior and design items.
New 3D photo wallpapers and tiles with applied photographic images are considered very interesting. After the room, the perception of space and perspective absolutely changes. A simple technique allows you to visually increase at times the spatial perception of small rooms, for example, a bathroom and a bedroom.
Natural materials
Traditionally, finishing with natural materials was limited to laying wood parquet and gluing standard paper wallpaper using adhesive solutions based on modified cellulose. The modern interpretation of clean rooms is increasingly forcing homeowners to abandon vinyl or non-woven wallpaper in favor of more exotic tapestries made of cork, reed or woven bamboo fiber.
It's no secret that even new plaster plaster mix contain surfactants, polymer plasticizers and dyes, therefore, for finishing the most important premises In the house, composite plastering materials based on finely ground silicon and lime are increasingly used. An absolute novelty is the use of natural types of plaster, for example, Moroccan tadelakt - a waterproof coating without dyes and synthetic binders.
The most expensive type of finishing is considered to be the use of natural leather and fabrics made of cotton, linen and jute.
New panel materials for walls and ceilings
The emergence frame finishing internal premises allowed to solve the issue of renovation of old premises with curved walls at a completely new level. Instead of throwing tens of kilograms of cement-sand mass, a relatively simple technology of laying flat, like glass, gypsum board on a pre-assembled steel profile frame is used to level the surface. With the help of new technology, it became possible to level and clad walls even with extreme curvature of the surface.
Along with drywall for finishing works, MDF boards made of pressed cellulose fibers began to be used. The outer surface of such a material is covered with a laminated layer that imitates wood, stone, tiles. The new, lightweight and flexible material can be used for finishing ceilings and walls, with imitation of cladding from expensive types of wood or natural stone.
A relatively new technology for finishing ceilings is the use of heat-shrinkable PVC membranes. To decorate the ceiling surface, it is enough to stretch a thin polymer sheet over a pre-assembled frame and heat the surface with a heat gun. As a result of shrinkage, the membrane is leveled to a mirror state, hiding defects and problem areas of the ceiling.
New flooring materials
Among the new materials used for floor finishing, one can mention the emergence of self-leveling floors, the use of ultra-strong multi-layer linoleum and the creation of parquet flooring from grooved boards.
Self-leveling floor is a mixture of mineral filler and water-soluble polymer resin. With the help of a low-viscosity, but fast-hardening mixture, you can make a perfectly flat floor, which is subsequently covered with a laminate or parquet board. It is almost impossible to achieve this surface quality by grinding or pouring concrete screed.
Commercial grades 33 and 34 of linoleum can rightfully be considered a new finishing material. Unlike home brands 21 and 23 class, new material has an additional polyurethane coating, which provides a service life of one and a half decades. Home linoleum will have to be replaced at least once every 5 years.
One of the most successful new materials for flooring is considered to be a coating that is assembled from parquet boards like a laminate. Ease of assembly and installation is combined with high strength and durability of the material.
Conclusion
New materials for finishing the premises and the facade of the house not only simplify the work, but in some cases make it available for doing it yourself, which means that the cost of finishing operations is reduced by 20-30%. In addition to an attractive appearance, decorative coatings become safer and at the same time more durable.