Today there are different ways of renovate the floor without works and without having to lift the original pavement, however some of them either require the intervention of a professional, or you have to be an advanced level handyman to install it. If your floor needs a change and you want to do it yourself, do not miss these solutions.
Renovate the floor without works with vinyl tiles
It has been more than a year since I placed self adhesive vinyl tiles on the stoneware floor of our kitchen and to date I have no complaints (you can see the result in this link).
Vinyl floors allow you to renew the pavement easily and quickly. They are resistant and easy to maintain, and there are also many designs that adapt perfectly to any style (you can consult this link to learn more about vinyl floors).
They have a thickness of about 2.3 millimeters, so it is not usually necessary to lower the access doors after their placement, and to cut them you only need a cutter. On the other hand, they are not only marketed in self-adhesive tiles, but can also be found in sheets with click installation and rolls that require a special glue for their installation.
Renovate the floor without works with Bolon
The Bolon coatings they are made in Sweden and are made from woven vinyl that mimics plant fibres, providing a natural look similar to carpet. Its thickness is 3.8 millimeters and it is available in 2×25 meter rolls or 50×50 centimeter self-adhesive tiles.
Its resistance is good and it is recommended for areas of intense traffic, although burns may occur near sources of heat and discoloration with frequent rubbing of furniture. Its use in humid areas is also not recommended, so it would not be suitable for bathrooms, for example, but rather for bedrooms or the living room.
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Renovate the floor without works with painting
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The epoxy paint It is usually the most recommended when it comes to painting the floor since it is the one that best adheres to any type of material, it is also very resistant and is a spectacular option to change the floor of any room. Its finish is glossy, although there are techniques to obtain a more matte result.
In case of painting on ceramic floors, it is recommended to putty the joints so that we have a continuous pavement. If we are going to paint on wood, first of all, it will have to be sanded to completely remove the layer of varnish, then all the dust must be vacuumed so that it does not stick to the paint and spoil the final result.
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Renovate the floor without works with ceramic pavement
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The Porcelanosa company has developed CLI-KER®, a system of dry laying of ceramic tiles that can be installed on the old pavement without the need to use any type of adhesive. Installation is done using connection elements that allow easy installation and removal of the flooring.
The CLI-KER® pieces have a size of 60×60 centimeters and are made up of a ceramic tile and a base of plastic material that also acts as a joint. In the following video you can see how the installation process is:
This system has the advantages of a ceramic floor but without having to use adhesive mortar for its installation or having to grout.
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do you dare to renovate the floor without works yourself? Did you know all these options? With them you can change the flooring of your home yourself without having to be an expert and with some basic tools, choose which is your best option depending on your budget and the use that the room will have.
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