Flooring solutions were originally developed for large premises. industrial use. Today, such materials are used everywhere. They are also used by private developers, and their high popularity is explained by light technology application and reduced curing times.
Today, these compounds are widely used to form floors in children's and medical, as well as entertainment institutions, shopping and sports centers. You can find a wide range of self-leveling floors on sale, some of them contain cement, others are methyl acrylate, while others are polyurethane.
You can also purchase epoxy mixtures, the latter of which are based on organic materials. These floors are poured when it is necessary for the coating to comply with rigid physical, mechanical and chemical properties. Among others, there is a self-leveling floor “Horizon Eunice” on sale, which will be discussed below.
Advantages of self-leveling floor
If you still don’t know whether it’s worth purchasing a self-leveling floor from the above-mentioned brand, then you should understand its main advantages, including:
- seamless surface;
- versatility;
- antistatic properties;
- resistance to impact chemical substances;
- formation of an optimal indoor microclimate.
This list can be supplemented with operational longevity, high decorative possibilities and compatibility with underfloor heating systems. Self-leveling floor "Horizon Unis" eliminates the possibility of dirt accumulation and is not a surface favorable for the settlement of microorganisms. Caring for such a base is quite simple, because it does not allow moisture to pass through, thereby extending the service life of the floors.
The floor can be used in any room, which indicates its versatility. It is also worth highlighting the antistatic properties, due to which dust does not settle on the base. Self-leveling floors can be used when exposed to chemicals; they are resistant to ultraviolet, radiation and fire.
Indoors, with their help, you can create an ideal microclimate for a person, because the floors do not emit dust, do not spread toxins and are not able to affect changes in humidity levels. You don’t have to worry about the smell, because it disappears within 2 hours after pouring.
Main disadvantages
Self-leveling floor "Horizon Eunice" can be chosen by you if you familiarize yourself not only with the advantages, but also with the main disadvantages. Among the latter, it is worth highlighting the meager choice of colors and patterns. In addition, before starting work it will be necessary to prepare rough coating, level the surface and control the humidity level.
After pouring and drying the composition, it will be quite difficult to cope with dismantling the layer. Sometimes consumers also refuse self-leveling floors because of their high cost and complexity of repairs. Installing such coverings is also quite expensive, this is true when compared with conventional flooring solutions.
Instructions for using the Horizon Unis floor
The self-leveling floor "Horizon Unis" is intended for the preparation of level durable surfaces, on which on next stage Decorative floor covering or thin-layer self-leveling floor will be laid. The composition is universal, because it can be used for interior or exterior work. The mixture is suitable for wet and dry rooms, and can also be used in conjunction with underfloor heating systems.
Surface preparation
"Unis Horizon" universal should be applied to a previously prepared surface. When carrying out work at the stage of drying the composition, it is necessary to maintain the air temperature in the range from +5 to +30 ° C, while the humidity level should not exceed 75%.
It is important to make sure that the base is dry and durable. Before application, crumbling elements, oil and bitumen stains, paint coatings and other contaminants that could interfere with the adhesion of materials are removed from the surface.
"Unis Horizon" universal should be applied to a primed surface that should not be dusty. Cracks and potholes, the depth of which is more than 10 cm, must be sealed with Horizon screed; this must be done three days before the start of the main work. Vertical surfaces around the perimeter of the room must be covered with edge tape before installation. Its width should be selected depending on the expected thickness of the future layer.
Preparation of the solution
The Unis Horizon solution must be prepared in advance. To do this, the dry mixture is placed in a container with clean water. For 1 kg of composition you will need approximately 0.14 liters of water. Then the mixture is stirred until smooth.
This can be done mechanized way, using set at low speed. Manual mixing is permissible if the mass of the mixture does not exceed 1 kg. The solution is then left for 5 minutes and then mixed again. The prepared portion must be consumed within 120 minutes.
Important to remember
The mixing of the solution must be carried out using a certain technology; it excludes the addition of other components to the dry mixture, except water. IN ready solution You can no longer add water, this may cause a change in the properties of the material. It is recommended to use only clean tools and containers for this process.
Drying time and some technical characteristics
Hardening time is a parameter that interests most consumers. If the thickness of the layer being laid is 10 mm, then this period can last from 2 to 5 days. It will be possible to walk on the surface with the same layer thickness after 6 hours.
The thickness of the laid layer can vary from 10 to 50 mm. For 1 m2 with the above parameters it will take approximately 20 kg of dry mixture. The frost resistance of the composition is 35 cycles, while the compressive strength is 200 kg/cm².
Carrying out alignment
As soon as the solution is ready, you can begin to lay it on the surface, distributing it evenly over the base as a rule. Ceramic tiles can be laid after the work is completed only after the surface has dried. If the floor has differences of more than 50 mm, then it should be applied in several layers. Before proceeding with laying the next layer, you must wait completely dry the previous one, which will take 28 days. Before this, the surface is treated with primer and dust-free.
Installation instructions for the floor “Horizon 2”
"Horizon 2" is a composition that is intended for thin-layer leveling of surfaces with subsequent laying of parquet, linoleum, laminate and ceramic tiles. If differences on the floor do not exceed 5 mm, then installation of beacons is not required. The prepared portion must be poured and then rolled with a needle roller. The next portion of the solution must be poured no later than 20 minutes from the moment the mixture is mixed. Each new portion must be poured, moving away from the previous one, so that the mixture can spread spontaneously.
Horizon 2 may be flooded with some interruptions. This is true if the area is more than 100 m2. In this case, 2 cm seams are left between the areas to be filled, which are filled with a spatula 6 hours after applying the last portion of the solution.
Composition of the floor "Horizon"
The composition of the self-leveling floor is of interest to some experts. If you are one of them, you should know that the ingredients include:
- polymer additives;
- crushed limestone.
If we compare cement from the “Horizon” mixture, then chemical composition it will not differ from Portland cement, however, during its production the clinker is crushed more strongly, so the particle size is 2 times smaller. This allows the cement to gain strength up to 60% in just 5 hours. However, after this the process slows down and proceeds as usual. That is why we can assume that the composition of the self-leveling floor determines some of the characteristics of the described mixture.
Floor cost
Usually, when calculating the price of a material, the cost of the composition for puttying and sealing cracks, as well as the mixture for washing technological containers and tools, is not taken into account. Cost of self-leveling floor square meter is 400 rubles. The price for the primer composition, which must be applied before starting work, is not indicated here.
Conclusion
The cost of a self-leveling floor per square meter is one of the most important factors that influences the final choice of the consumer. If you have already purchased a floor leveling compound, you must remember that it must be used after installing the beacons. They are located at a distance of 2 m from each other across the entire width of the surface.
To do this, in the intended installation location of the beacons, it is necessary to apply a “Horizon” solution into which the elements are pressed. They can be a metal corner or a tube. Correct installation must be checked using building level. Further work should be carried out 5 hours after installation of the beacons.
Preparing the base:
The base must be strong, dry, and have bearing capacity. Remove crumbling elements, paint coatings, oil, bitumen stains and other contaminants from the surface. Treat the surface of the base with a primer in 1-2 layers. The primed surfaces should not become dusty.
Before applying the solution along the perimeter of the vertical surfaces of the room, it is necessary to lay the edge tape for self-leveling floors. The width of the tape is selected depending on the expected thickness of the leveling layer.
Before applying the mortar mixture, install beacons on the base and adjust them to the required layer thickness using a level.
Preparation of the mortar mixture:
To prepare the solution, pour the dry mixture into a container with clean water in the proportion of 0.17-0.22 liters per 1 kg of dry mixture and mix for 3-5 minutes using a professional mixer at low speed. Let the solution sit for 1-2 minutes and stir again. Manual mixing is allowed when the mass of the mixture to be mixed is no more than 1 kg. If necessary, add water or dry mixture. For large areas, mixing and application using mixing and injection devices is recommended. The prepared portion of the solution must be consumed within 30 minutes. Manual mixing is allowed when the mass of the mixture to be mixed is no more than 1 kg. If necessary, add water or dry mixture.
Application:
Pour the prepared solution onto the prepared base and level it to a uniform layer using a needle roller. Pour the next portion of the solution onto the surface no later than 40 minutes from the moment of mixing the first portion. The distance between the poured portions should be sufficient for their spontaneous merging.
For the machine application method, set the initial water consumption to about 5.5-5.75 liters. for 1 bag of mixture (25 kg), then adjust the consistency of the mortar mixture by changing the amount of water to 0.17-0.22 l per 1 kg of mixture. Apply the solution evenly to the base until the specified level is reached, additionally distributing it with a rule or lath. The pouring area is selected based on the fact that the time of use of the prepared mortar mixture is 30-35 minutes, and applied to the surface mortar mixture must be processed immediately after pouring the solution.
When applying by machine, no later than 20 minutes after stopping the machine, it is necessary to rinse the hoses and mechanisms with water.
When carrying out work to move on the surface of a poured floor (up to 20 minutes from the moment of preparing the solution), it is recommended to use specialized shoes with studded soles.
The area of the room is divided into several sections using metal profiled beacons. The Horizon Universal solution is applied to the previously prepared base, taking into account the expected leveling layer in the places where the beacons are installed. Without waiting for the mixture to dry, the beacons are pressed into the solution applied to the surface. Can serve as beacons metal corners or tubes. The correct installation of the beacons is checked with a level. Further work is carried out after the solution under the beacons has hardened.
The floor surface is filled by alternating filled areas with empty ones according to general technology applying the solution. Once the poured areas have hardened (4 hours after pouring the floor), you can begin pouring the untreated areas.
Horizon Universal is a quick-curing self-leveling floor.
Supplied as a dry mixture in paper bags of 20 and 25 kg.
"Versatility" means that with its help you can create a thin screed with a thickness from 2 mm,
so pour a thick layer up to 100 mm and get a strong and flat surface for subsequent installation of flooring.
Composition of the dry mixture
Cement, fine-grained mineral filler, lime, plasticizers, modifiers.
The manufacturer does not disclose the exact recipe and ratio of components.
There is no need to add anything other than water to the solution!
Consumption
The amount of water per 1 kg of dry mixture is 0.17-0.22 l;
The amount of water per 25 kg bag is 4.25-5.5 l;
Mixture consumption with a layer thickness of 10 mm per 1 m² is 13-14 kg.
Drying and installation time of the floor covering
The solution begins to set after 40 minutes.
Careful walking on a flooded floor is possible after 3 hours.
Standard strength gain at base temperature and environment 20°C, air humidity no more than 65% - 28 days.
Compressive strength after hardening = 15 MPa (corresponds to M150).
Application of Horizon with heating systems
The recommended height of the self-leveling floor layer for use with “warm floors” is 40 mm.
If heating pipes or the cable is already installed in rough foundation, then the thickness of the fill can be reduced to 5 mm.
The first heating should be turned on no earlier than 7 days after pouring, setting the thermostat to 25°-27°C, and warm up for 2-4 days BEFORE laying the tiles.
How to buy horizontal leveler Horizon Universal in the ARH GROUP online store
You can place an order for self-leveling flooring in several ways:
The simplest one is “buy in 1 click”. To do this, click on the button of the same name next to the price of the product, leave your phone number and our manager will call you back to clarify the details. This method does not require registration.
Classic - put the product in the cart, go to it to adjust the quantity, add related products. Follow the remaining steps and complete your order.
It will be most convenient for representatives of organizations to send an application for building materials, as well as the organization’s details to email for subsequent invoicing.
Price 280 rub.
Quick-hardening self-leveling floor for manual and machine leveling of concrete floors, cement screeds. Apply in layers from 2 to 100 mm.
Application area
For manual and machine leveling of concrete floors, cement screeds, on load-bearing bases with significant (up to 100 mm) unevenness, to obtain a durable and perfectly smooth surface for subsequent decorative coating, as well as for thin-layer leveling (from 2 mm) of bases with minor irregularities.
Used in dry and damp heated rooms.
Walking possible after 3 hours
· Guaranteed quality in the "Warm Floor" system
Properties
Floor leveler "Horizon Universal" Quick-hardening has the property of rapid hardening (walking is possible after 3 hours), which allows it to be used for arranging screeds and final leveling surfaces in one application, which means speeding up and simplifying the process of installing the base.
Excellent specifications Floor leveler "Horizon Universal" Fast-hardening allows you to obtain a reliable, smooth and even surface without additional labor costs.
The absence of shrinkage deformations and the water resistance of the material ensure the quality of the resulting surface for a long time inside dry and wet rooms. Convenience and ease of use are ensured by optimal self-leveling and spreading properties. Floor leveler "Horizon Universal" is characterized by rapid strength gain and high adhesion to the base.
The solution can be applied either manually or by machine.
Guaranteed quality in the "Warm Floor" system.
Floor leveler "Horizon Universal" Quick-hardening, is an environmentally friendly material, because does not emit substances hazardous to human health and the environment during work and further operation.
Used on concrete, cement-sand, gypsum non-deformable bases
Completing of the work
When carrying out work, as well as during the drying period of the solution, the air temperature in the room should be maintained within the range from +5 to +30 ° C and the air humidity level should not exceed 75%.
Preparing the base
The base must be strong, dry, and have load-bearing capacity. It is necessary to remove from the surface any crumbling elements, paint coatings, oil, bitumen stains and other contaminants that prevent the adhesion of the material to the surface.
Treat the base surface with "UNIS" primer in 1-2 layers. The primed surfaces should not become dusty.
Before applying the solution along the perimeter of the vertical surfaces of the room, it is necessary to lay the edge tape for self-leveling floors. The width of the tape is selected depending on the expected thickness of the leveling layer.
Before applying the mortar mixture, install beacons on the base and adjust them to the required layer thickness using a level.
Preparation of the solution
To prepare the solution, pour 4.5 liters into a plastic tank with a capacity of 50-125 liters clean water, then add 1/3 of the bag of dry mixture and mix. Then pour in the remaining dry mixture and stir until smooth for 1-3 minutes. Let the solution sit for 1-2 minutes and stir again. It is recommended to mix using a mechanized method: a professional mixer or a drill with an attachment. If necessary, add water, but not more than 1 liter, or dry mixture. For large areas, mixing and application using mixing and injection devices is recommended. The prepared portion of the solution must be consumed within 30 minutes.
Attention! When preparing the solution, it is necessary to observe the “dry mixture-water” ratio.
It is not allowed to add components other than water to the dry mixture. Adding any components, including water, to a ready-made solution leads to a change in the properties of the material declared by the manufacturer. To prepare the solution, use only clean containers and tools.
Application of material
The prepared solution is poured onto the base. Next, the poured composition is carefully leveled, spreading over the entire surface of the floor. No later than 20 minutes from the moment of mixing the first portion, the next portion of the solution is poured onto the surface and leveled according to the rule. Each new portion of the solution is poured onto the base at a distance necessary for the spontaneous fusion of spreading mixtures.
For machine application, set the initial water flow to more than 6 liters. per 1 bag of mixture, then adjust the consistency of the mortar mixture by changing the amount of water to 4.5-5.5 liters. for 1 bag of mixture. Apply the solution evenly to the base until the specified level is reached, additionally distributing it with a rule or lath. The pouring area is selected based on the fact that the time of use of the prepared mortar mixture is 30 minutes, and the mortar mixture applied to the surface must be processed within 10 minutes.
When applying by machine, no later than 30 minutes after stopping the machine, it is necessary to rinse the hoses and mechanisms with water.
When carrying out work to move on the surface of a poured floor (up to 30 minutes from the moment of preparing the solution), it is recommended to use specialized shoes with studded soles.
Fill large areas if it is impossible to comply with continuous filling technology
The area of the room is divided into several sections using metal profiled beacons. The Horizon Universal solution is applied to the previously prepared base, taking into account the expected leveling layer in the places where the beacons are installed. Without waiting for the mixture to dry, the beacons are pressed into the solution applied to the surface. Metal corners or tubes can serve as beacons. The correct installation of the beacons is checked with a level. Further work is carried out after the solution under the beacons has hardened.
The floor surface is filled by alternating filled areas with empty ones according to the general technology for applying the solution. Once the poured areas have hardened (4 hours after pouring the floor), you can begin pouring the untreated areas.
Floor drying and installation time floor coverings
The drying time for the floor is indicated under the condition that the base and ambient temperature is 20°C, air humidity is not more than 65% in a ventilated room. Floor coverings can be laid when residual moisture has been reached.
cement, fine mineral filler, chemical additives.
In addition to the information on how to use the material provided on the packaging, when working with it you should follow the instructions for general construction work and safety precautions in construction.
If you are in doubt about the possibility of a specific use of a material, you should contact the manufacturer's technical consultants.
Technical description cannot replace vocational training when performing work.
RST TU 5745-012-46434927-05
ATTENTION! Keep away from children. Use gloves while working.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse them with water.
To obtain a durable, perfectly smooth and even surface, completely ready for laying decorative floor coverings, on load-bearing substrates with significant (up to 100 mm) differences or unevenness.
For finishing thin-layer (from 5 mm) leveling of cement screeds and other recommended bases with minor unevenness.
It is used inside dry and damp heated rooms, in the “Warm Floor” system. Used in a floating floor system.
- Has self-leveling property
- Reduces repair time (walking on the floor after 6 hours)
- Lightweight and easy to use
- Guaranteed quality in the "Warm Floor" system
| Filler fraction | no more than 1 mm |
| Required amount water per 1 kg | 0.19 - 0.22 l |
| Required amount of water per 25 kg | 4.5 - 5.5 l |
| Layer thickness | 5-100 mm |
| Consumption at 10 mm thickness | 15-17 kg/m² |
| Viability of solution | 30 minutes |
| Walking time | 5-6 hours |
| Drying time for a 10 mm thick layer | |
| - (at a temperature of 22°C and air humidity of 65%) | 3-7 days |
| Compressive strength | not less than 150 kg/cm² |
| Adhesion strength | not less than 3 kg/cm² |
| Packaging options | 25 kg |
Properties
Floor leveler "Horizon Universal" levels surfaces with differences from 5 to 100 mm, has the property of rapid hardening (walking is possible after 5 hours), which allows it to be used for arranging screed and finishing leveling the surface in one application and significantly speeding up and simplifying foundation installation process.
Due to its self-leveling ability, the ready-made Horizon Universal mortar is easily applied and leveled, forming after drying a perfectly smooth and even surface that does not require additional sanding, which reduces labor costs during work and helps to increase the service life of floor coverings.
Crack resistance, non-shrinkage and water resistance of the material ensure long-term preservation of the quality of the resulting surface when working inside dry and damp heated rooms.
During the process of drying and gaining strength, the applied solution does not require additional moisture.
The solution is applied both manually and by machine.
Guaranteed quality in the "Warm Floor" system
Floor leveler "Horizon Universal" is an environmentally friendly material, because... does not emit substances hazardous to human health and the environment during work and operation.
As decorative finishing the surface of the dried composition "Horizon Universal" can be treated with appropriate paint and varnish materials.
It is used on concrete, cement-sand, gypsum non-deformable bases. The age of concrete and cement-sand foundations must be at least 28 days.
Execution of work
When carrying out work, as well as during the drying period of the solution, the air temperature in the room should be maintained within the range of 5-30 ° C and the air humidity level should not exceed 75%.
Preparation of the grounds
The base must be strong, dry, and have load-bearing capacity. Before applying the material, it is necessary to remove from the surface any crumbling elements, paint coatings, oil, bitumen stains and other contaminants that prevent the adhesion of the material to the surface.
To enhance the adhesion strength of the material to the base, it is necessary to treat the surface with UNIS primer in one or two layers. The choice of UNIS primer is carried out in accordance with the type of substrate. The primed surfaces should not become dusty.
Before applying the solution to vertical surfaces laid around the perimeter of the room edge tape for self-leveling floors. The width of the tape is selected depending on the expected thickness of the leveling layer.
Preparation of the solution
To prepare the solution, pour the dry mixture into a container with clean water (0.19-0.22 liters of water per 1 kg of dry mixture) and stir until a homogeneous mass is obtained for 3-5 minutes. Let the solution sit for 3-5 minutes and mix again. Mixing is done mechanically: with a professional mixer or a drill with an attachment at low speed. For large areas, mixing and application using mixing and injection devices is recommended. The finished solution must be used within 30 minutes.
Attention! When preparing the solution, it is necessary to observe the “dry mixture-water” ratio. It is not allowed to add any components other than water to the dry mixture. Adding any components, including water, to a ready-made solution leads to a change in the properties of the material declared by the manufacturer. To prepare the solution, use only clean containers and tools.
Installation of beacons
When leveling surfaces with a layer of 5 to 20 mm, it is recommended to use self-tapping screws as beacons. Using a level, screws are fastened into the base around the entire perimeter of the room or marks are made on the side walls of the room. Self-tapping screws are screwed into the floor surface in a checkerboard pattern at a distance of 0.7-1 m from each other. The distance between the screws should be no more than half the length of the rule or spatula used for leveling. The correct installation of screws is checked with a level.
When leveling surfaces in a layer of 20 to 100 mm, using a level along the entire perimeter of the room, screws are fastened into the base or marks are made on the side walls of the room. Then strings of annealed wire with a diameter of 1 mm are stretched between the walls.
Application of material
After installing the beacons, the prepared solution is poured onto the base. Next, the poured composition: carefully leveled and distributed over the entire surface of the subfloor. Within 5-7 minutes, the poured portion of the solution is rolled with a needle or mesh roller. No later than 20 minutes from the moment of mixing the first portion, the next portion of the solution is poured onto the surface, leveled with a rule and rolled with a roller. Each new portion of the solution is poured onto the base at a distance necessary for the spontaneous fusion of spreading mixtures.
When carrying out work, it is recommended to use specialized shoes with spiked soles to move on the surface of a poured, unhardened floor.
When filling large areas to apply the Horizon Universal solution, it is recommended to use mixing and injection devices.
Filling large areas when it is impossible to comply with continuous pouring technology
The area of the room is divided into several sections using metal profiled beacons. A “Horizon” solution is applied to the previously prepared base, taking into account the expected leveling layer in the places where the beacons are installed. Without waiting for the mixture to dry, the beacons are pressed into the solution applied to the surface. Metal corners or tubes can serve as beacons. The correct installation of the beacons is checked with a level. Further work is carried out after the solution under the beacons has hardened.
The floor surface is filled by alternating filled areas with empty ones according to the general technology for applying the solution. Once the poured areas have hardened (6 hours after pouring the floor), you can begin pouring the untreated areas.
Drying time for the floor and laying floor coverings
The drying time for the floor is indicated under the condition that the base and ambient temperature is 22°C, air humidity is not more than 65% in a ventilated room.
During the curing period, the surface of the hardened mortar must be protected from intense drying, drafts and direct sunlight must be avoided.
System operation?Warm floor? possible no earlier than 28 days after applying the Horizon Universal solution.
Expertise and conclusions
Certificate of compliance of the quality management system with the requirements of GOST R ISO 9001-2001 (ISO 9001:2000). Certification in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.
Compound:
cement, fine mineral filler, chemical additives.
Packaging and storage
The dry mixture is supplied in durable kraft bags. Guarantee period storage in undamaged original packaging in dry rooms - 6 months from the date of manufacture.
In addition to the information on how to use the material provided on the packaging, when working with it you should follow the instructions for general construction work and safety precautions in construction.
If you doubt the possibility of a specific use of a material, you should test it yourself or seek advice from the manufacturer.
The technical description cannot replace professional training when performing work.
RST TU 5745-012-46434927-05
ATTENTION! Keep away from children. Use gloves while working.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse them with water..
