Custom Inlays
Design components such as wood,
stone and metallic inlays can be incorporated into ARDEX Designer Floors™
by first adhering the desired components to the substrate and then
masking the areas that are to remain exposed. SD-T is then poured to the
desired level of the inlay.
Apply Topical Coloring
The ARDEX Designer Floor system
allows for topical color agents to be applied to the surface of the
ARDEX SD-T once it is firm enough to walk on (2-3 hours under standard
ambient conditions). An ARDEX SD-T surface becomes your
"canvas" to create unique designs and environments. Reactive
stains, paints and dyes may be used as topical colors.
Apply Integral Coloring
Integral coloring of ARDEX SD-T
can be achieved by mixing iron oxide powdered pigments or liquid
colloidal dyes directly with the ARDEX powder prior to pouring and
placement. Standard color palettes are available from which you can
choose. In addition, custom colors can be created based on your design
specifications.
"Saw-Cutting"
Technique
The unlimited range of color,
mottle, and patina achieved with a color agent can be further
complimented with a variety of surface treatments. One of the most
popular of these treatments is "saw-cutting". This technique
is used to create unique patterns and delineate various topical colors.
Sandblasting Over
Stencils
This surface treatment is often
employed to create a relief pattern for borders or logo work. This
unique "chain" design is a repeatable stencil that could be
used to border a large flooring area.