Liquid glass is used to protect the surface, that is, it is a finishing material. The use of liquid glass also affects the construction sector. Silicate glue, as it is also called, has positive characteristics that are inherent only in this type of building material.
What exactly is liquid glass used for and what characteristics does it have? First of all, it should be noted that the material is an aqueous solution of silicate salts. Versatile scope allows it to be used for different degrees of processing.
Let's list a few positive characteristics of liquid glass:
- It is used in many areas of construction and finishing work. Any surface with any characteristics can be processed.
- A hydrophobic advantage that protects the surface from moisture and water. It is the liquid glass primer that prevents the material from being saturated with water.
- Minimum curing time regardless of the conditions and methods of application.
- Antiseptic effect. As a result of application, the coating with liquid glass protects the surface from the appearance of mold and mildew.
- Curing takes place in a short time. If you make an even application and do it in several thin layers, the effect will be amazing.
- Liquid glass for floors and walls is used in many cases as a means to form a refractory layer.
- It is used to protect surfaces from external influences, in particular, from the action of chemicals and substances that can treat surfaces.
- Soda water glass is an environmentally friendly building material that does not affect the human body.
The properties of liquid glass are so broadly positive that the material is used in any area of \u200b\u200bconstruction work. At the same time, the price does not exceed the permissible standards.
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Complete waterproofing
The use of liquid glass for waterproofing porous materials has some peculiarities. However, the very way of doing the work is simple and does not require special skills and abilities. For waterproofing, wood is processed with liquid glass, impregnation of concrete, plaster and brick.
How to use liquid glass to waterproof the surface:
- Initially, you need to prepare a solution with which the surface will be primed. Silicate, water and cement are mixed in equal proportions.
- Impregnation of concrete begins only after the base of the surface has been completely cleaned of old building material.
- It is a little more difficult to treat wood with silicate. The surface of wooden decor items must be cleaned to a natural base in order for high-quality adhesion of materials to occur.
- Do not apply a hydrophobic coating to a wet surface - in the future, complete or partial exfoliation will occur.
- The layer of silicate solution should not exceed 3 mm. In this case, the drying time will be minimal, and the grip is better to hold.
Often the material is used as a screed. This is especially true for concrete flooring. Wall treatment with liquid glass is carried out according to the principle of filling or painting. Walls and floors require special care if there is no auxiliary coating, and with liquid glass these problems completely disappear.
How is a floor screed made
Many people often have a problem with exactly how the floor is treated with liquid glass, when it comes to screed. The way the work is done for wood and concrete is different in concept up to a certain stage. So, for example, specific processing methods are used for processing wood floors: first, concrete pouring is made and waiting for complete hardening, only then a hydrophobic screed based on liquid glass is performed.
If the screed is planned on concrete, then the pouring technology is as follows:
- The screed is applied to the concrete floor immediately after cleaning and surface treatment.
- The solution is laid out in equal portions, while leveling is done by distributing the mass using a wide metal spatula.
- It is necessary to allow the mixture to dry, then to make the final leveling of the surface.
- The last stage - the floors are covered with a special varnish.
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In the case of covering a concrete floor with liquid glass, there are no further possibilities for finishing. Even the minimal decor will not work. The processed base cannot be painted or covered with linoleum. Such a floor for residential premises does not look aesthetically pleasing, therefore the screed is performed in industrial premises.
In the video: a quick way to apply liquid glass.
Other applications
We have already figured out what a silicate coating for floors and walls is. Depending on the characteristics of the application of the material, the time is determined how much the layer dries. But there are also areas of non-standard application of liquid glass:
- Painting with silicate glue is carried out for the treatment of walls and floors for the purpose of antibacterial action.
- With the help of silicate glue, you can lay tiles, tiles and mosaics in the bathroom, kitchen, pool, bathhouse, shower.
- The method of sealing cracks and joints during construction work is another area of \u200b\u200bapplication of the material.
- Sodium glue can be used for woodworking and furniture production, for example, instead of nails and a construction stapler.
- In horticulture, a liquid glass solution is used as an antibacterial agent. The treated place of cutting branches or broken off bark is carefully covered with a substance.
- Housewives often use a silicate-based liquid for cleaning the most dirty surfaces. This is the main and practically the only way to clean pots and pans from carbon deposits.
- The mixtures made from liquid glass are actively used in the process of cleaning walls from old finishing materials. Old paint, plaster, putty are perfectly rubbed off.
- Furniture breakdowns and malfunctions are easily, and most importantly, imperceptibly eliminated thanks to liquid glass putties.
- There is practically no additional decorative finishing on the glass base, since the surface repels the effect of any foreign agent.
The characteristics of silicate glue and its application are so simple in the context of construction and repair work that they do not require special skills and abilities that the master has. It is enough to read the instructions on the packaging or watch the training video.
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The scope and method of using sodium-based glue, i.e. water glass, are varied. In addition to industrial use, measures of use were also found in the home. Finishing already decorated surfaces at this stage of processing is quite appropriate. Many construction professionals recommend the use of silicate mortar at almost all stages of finishing and processing.
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Ever dreamed that your vehicle body retains its original luster even after years of intensive use? Order the car polishing service with liquid glass in the "Academy Lux" company and your long-standing desire will come true: the paintwork will be covered with a special protective compound.
We will eliminate minor flaws, lacquer abrasions, chips, and only then process the body. Our craftsmen will handle all of these operations in 24 hours or less.
The choice in favor of liquid glass for the car body is a rational decision, since this material provides excellent protective qualities and is cheaper than analogues. It's all about the chemical properties of the composition.
What is liquid glass?
Scientifically speaking, liquid glass for a car is a complex chemical composition, the active component of which is silicon dioxide (its share is 10-20%). It is also the main element. That is, it is thanks to silicon dioxide that good adhesion of the composition and paintwork is ensured, as well as its protection from mechanical damage.
After proper processing with liquid glass for a car, a strong and durable film is formed on the paintwork, which protects it from rubble, dust and road debris.
In general, "liquid glass" is a simplified name that does not describe the principle or composition of the material, but the resulting effect. The body starts to sparkle. At the same time, it was as if he had really been poured with liquid glass, which then froze and formed a strong transparent film.
Stages of applying liquid glass to a car
7 advantages of liquid glass over analogues
I must admit, there are many compositions for the protective treatment of the car body. But why has liquid glass been so popular among motorists in recent years? There are at least 7 reasons for this.
1. Low cost.The first and most important advantage of the protective coating of a car with liquid glass is the price, which makes this procedure affordable for most motorists in the capital. Analogues are much more expensive.
2. Resistance to chemical compounds. Liquid glass protects not only from mechanical damage. Bird droppings, stains of gasoline, bitumen and other contaminants will not get to the surface of the paintwork. And they will be washed off from liquid glass with ordinary water.
3. Repels water and dirt.Liquid glass is a hydrophobic composition. So you will be less likely to visit the car wash, because dirt and dust nailed by water will not leave ugly stains and streaks on the surface of the body.
4. Protection against micro-scratches.If you decide to go out into nature or park next to the bushes in the city, you do not have to worry about their branches scratching the body. Even sand flying from under the wheels will not leave traces and micro-scratches on the paintwork.
5. Saturated color.Coating the car body with liquid glass gives its native paint an additional shine: it acts as a kind of lens that does not lead to burnout and fading of the paintwork.
6. Serves up to 12 months.Liquid glass will retain its properties for up to 1 year. Then you just need to restore it. This will cost you less, since the craftsmen will not need to first correct the defects of the body. Other types of polishes last much less.
7. Easy to recover.If the coating has become dull, has become dull, or the part has been damaged as a result of an accident, any part of the liquid glass can be restored or renewed at minimal cost in Academy Lux.
Where to order a coating with liquid glass and how much does it cost?
If you want experienced craftsmen to make the protective coating of the car with liquid glass for you without flaws, then sign up and come to the "Academy Lux" company. We work with formulations from three leading manufacturers:
- Willson;
- C. Quartz;
- Pika-rain.
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In everyday communication, “liquid glass” refers to a fairly wide range of products used as building materials, glue and chemical reagents. If we talk about liquid glass for a car, then in this case we mean special solutions for polishing and protecting the body.
The composition of the latter is quite diverse (silicon dioxide, fluorine, titanium oxide, ceramic quartz, etc.), which allows obtaining various practical properties.
Car polishing with liquid glass is used not only for the body, but also for glass and rims. The essence of this method consists in applying a liquid agent to the surface to be treated, which solidifies after a certain period of time. As a result, a protective coating is formed that forms a single layer with the base varnish and paint.
Liquid glass coating repels water
Every day the surface of the car body is exposed to mechanical, chemical and thermal stress. Over time, this not only makes the appearance of the car worse, but also destroys the layers of varnish and paint, and then metal. If there is no protective coating for the car (liquid glass, traditional polishing, ceramics, wax), moisture and dirt will gradually penetrate into the depths, provoking the formation of corrosion (rust). The latter violates the strength of the body, reducing the protection of the main technical components of the car.
Attention! This method is not an alternative to varnish, but only creates additional protection.
TO mechanical damage to the body include scratches that appear from impacts of small stones, hail, debris from tree branches, claws of animals and birds that have chosen your car as a resting place, and as a result of other domestic and emergency situations.
Chemical exposure - these are, first of all, salts and acids contained in atmospheric precipitation (rain, snow), which also destroy the main coating. In addition, in winter, to remove icing on the road, utilities often use harsh chemicals that get on the body of your car and gradually destroy it.
Thermal impact - these are well-known temperature changes from heating by the sun at noon in summer and to severe frosts on winter nights, which cause the formation of microcracks in the paint layer.
Coating a car with liquid glass allows you to achieve several goals at once in solving this problem:
- Restoration of already existing damage. The liquid actively penetrates into scratches and cracks, filling and smoothing them.
- Formation of a protective layer that prevents the appearance of new destructions.
It is also worth noting that the main practical properties of a layer of liquid glass or ceramics for a car are hydrophobic and antistatic. In other words, this product repels water and dust particles. In practice, it looks like this: the liquid falling on the surface treated with such a product is collected in drops, which actively flow down the glossy surface, simultaneously washing away all the dust present on it.
How to apply liquid glass on a car
Covering a car with liquid glass
In most cases, you can apply liquid glass for a car with your own hands. The only difficulty in the technology lies in the correct preliminary preparation of the surfaces.
Choose a place for work with a normal temperature, so that the possibility of dust, sunlight and, moreover, precipitation on the body is minimal. Wash and dry the car thoroughly and, if necessary, treat it with a universal degreaser. This is very important to do - the liquid glass on the car should be in perfect contact with the main surface.
You need to work alternately with separate areas, an area of \u200b\u200babout 0.5 square meters. The best place to start is at the rooftop. The liquid must be applied to the sponge included in the kit. Then, gently sponge the surface area. Depending on the brand chosen, after applying the product, you must wait a certain period of time (indicated in the instructions), and then perform a small polishing with a rag, also included in the kit.
After processing the entire car, you need to exclude touching the body for several hours.
On the first day, the car must not be washed, but it is better to leave it in the garage altogether.
Complete solidification of the layer occurs within 15-20 days, and during this period it is better not to wash the car at the car wash, but only to rinse it with clean water.
Manufacturers and cost
Liquid glass for cars is produced by many manufacturers
Of course, such a promising market as liquid glass for a car body is attractive to a large number of manufacturers. Among them are representatives of different countries and price categories: V-MAFA (China), KillAqua (Russia), GYEON and CQuartz (South Korea), Nanoskin (USA) and Willson (Japan). Also, listing the brands of polishes and liquid glass for cars, you should definitely remember about Everglass - ceramic coating of a professional level, unfortunately, available for application only in auto centers.
Choosing liquid glass for a car, which one is better is a moot point. Here you should take into account the ratio of cost, duration of action, resistance to detergents, ease of application, layer strength and water-repellent properties. So, each brand has its own characteristics. For example, liquid glass for cars Willson glass guard, which is based on silicon dioxide, when applied to the body, can provide protection for at least a year, with an average price of $ 60. By the way, this line has separate products for dark and light vehicles, which allows to restore the brightness of the original body color to the maximum.
Liquid glass is produced by many manufacturers of protective chemicals for cars. You can always find something suitable
Korean brand CQuartz also uses silicon dioxide and can withstand up to fifty washes. The price category is from $ 50, but the main advantage of this tool is the adaptation of the tool to our climatic conditions. Related brand GYEON lasts for eighty washes. At the same time, evaluating the antistatic properties of this liquid glass for a car, the owners' reviews indicate that the intervals between washes increase significantly.
In turn, the domestic series KillAqua offers protection from six months to three years, with an average cost of $ 80. But there are very controversial reviews regarding this brand. So, for some, the price for real quality is too high, while others do not notice a positive effect at all.
Advantages and disadvantages
Car covered with liquid glass
Summing up the results regarding the treatment of cars with liquid glass, there are several main points that will give you an idea of \u200b\u200bthe advisability of such a procedure.
Disadvantages:
- When choosing liquid glass for a car, the disadvantages that you may encounter are, first of all, the price. It is significantly higher than that of simple polish and wax.
- The use of stiff brushes for washing and scrapers for cleaning from snow destroys the coating of a car with liquid glass and reviews of motorists in this matter indicate some inconvenience.
- After processing, it is necessary to wait for a long period of complete solidification, during which careful operation of the car is needed.
Liquid glass is an alkaline solution of potassium silicate and sodium silicate. It was originally created for industrial purposes, so you can also find the name silicate glue. Liquid glass is resistant to high temperatures up to 1300 ° C, and many more freeze and thaw cycles.
The main purpose of the application is waterproofing. When processing with liquid glass, the surface is covered with a thin protective film (at the molecular level within a week), which protects the car body from water, dirt, small scratches and retains its color. It is for this reason that the treatment of the car body with such a substance has become sensational and popular.
When working with liquid glass It is worth remembering that polish liquid glass contains an alkali in its composition (dangerous for human skin), therefore, when working with it, it is necessary to wear rubber gloves.
Application rules
Although car body treatment with liquid glass it is very simple, does not require special skills and the coating can be carried out even in the garage, adhere to certain rules:
- To polish the body with a small area (it dries very quickly);
- Cover with polish outdoors or indoors with good ventilation;
- Do not use liquid glass on a heated surface of the body.
Coating the car with liquid glass
All the necessary materials for processing, as a rule, are already included in the kit, but let us remind you again that you will need:
- Rubber gloves;
- Diluted liquid glass;
- Sponge;
- Napkin (2 pcs., Rub with one 15 minutes after application, and polish the other);
You can not press hard with a napkin so as not to completely wipe the product from the body, as well as wash the car with shampoo or in a non-contact way for 7 days.
In order for the coating with liquid glass to be ideal, it is recommended not to disturb the vehicle for 8 hours by placing it in the garage.
All rules and recommendations can be heard and seen clearly in the video. But keep in mind that in this case, only one of the tools is considered. So if you bought it and want to cover it yourself with “liquid protection” with your own hands, then read the instructions for the specific polish used. After all, the drying time between the layers and the exposure of the composition before it is rubbed over the body will differ, moreover, it should be noted that the final result and the resistance of the substance to damage depend on this.
Liquid glass for waterproofing is used more and more often.
Despite the fact that the installation of liquid glass involves minor difficulties, it can still be done by hand.
The article describes what liquid glass is for waterproofing and how it is used.
What is liquid glass?
The peculiarities of sodium glass are fire resistance, stickiness and the ability to interact with minerals, which is successfully used in the reinforcement of the foundation and in the production of fire-resistant and antimicrobial chemicals.
Ceramic glass stands out for its high resistance to the atmosphere and acids, which is why it is still used in the creation of artistic paints.
Liquid glass as a material attracts not only by its strength and moisture resistance, but also by its ability to withstand strong chemical and mechanical stress.
The degree of surface protection from moisture and other things directly depends on how deeply the liquid glass penetrates into it. But in any case, first the surface is leveled and gets rid of fat.
To apply glass to the material, use either a standard brush or a spray gun.
On plaster and concrete, the composition is applied in such a way that it penetrates 2 mm inward. For better protection against moisture, it is necessary for the glass to penetrate deeper, namely by 20 mm.
To get the material to such a depth, the composition is applied several times. It doesn't matter how deep the glass goes, the main thing is that you always need to pay attention to the joints and seams - they must be repaired especially carefully.
For places with special humidity, such as a pool or basement, a solution of glass with concrete is used with a ratio of 1:10.
As an insulating material, liquid glass is just a great option because of its antiseptic properties.
Plus, it seals well, which is why it is used in especially difficult places: basements, attics and the like.
These places especially suffer from fungi, high humidity and mold, and fires often occur in them, from which liquid glass will not completely protect, but will smooth out the consequences.
Glass is also used with porous materials such as plaster or concrete - it restores and reinforces them, simultaneously clearing them from microbes.
The antiseptic properties of liquid glass also explain its use in the treatment of metals from rust.
Waterproofing is required not only for the walls of the pool or well, but also for the foundation. Foundation slabs are also processed in several ways.
The first method is the most obvious to the layman. The surface is simply coated with several layers of glass, after which another type of insulation is laid.
In addition to coating the foundation, there are other ways to strengthen it with liquid glass.
For example, mix glass into a mortar. You can add it to the cement if the leaks in the foundation are very large or if the prefabricated foundation of a wooden house is being repaired.
Glass can also be mixed into concrete, and then the characteristics of the mixture will significantly improve. For example, concrete will dry faster.
But this plus is not always achieved, because in the case of concrete, it is more important than ever to respect the proportions, and if this is not done, then the foundation will lose its strength.
To better understand whether it is cost-effective to use liquid glass for waterproofing, you need to have information about its advantages and disadvantages.
Liquid glass well prevents the action of water on the surface, fits perfectly on the mineral foundation, is easy to use, is consumed a little and is inexpensive.
Liquid glass is a very durable material because its structure is similar to that of diamond. For the same reason, the composition has increased moisture resistance and is able to resist rust.
Despite its impressive list of advantages, liquid glass also has a number of disadvantages.
Liquid glass quickly hardens, which can be a problem during installation. That is why it is better to leave work with the material to specialists.
Another serious problem can be a waterproofing layer that needs additional strengthening.
It should be noted that there are not very many disadvantages, and liquid glass remains one of the best options for waterproofing structures with high humidity or in direct contact with water.
Where is the material used?
Before covering the surface with glass, you need to make sure that it is flat and properly prepared.
A prepared surface is considered to be a surface cleaned of dirt and free of foreign objects (screws, nails, etc.).
If the walls of the pool, well or tiles in the bathroom are to be processed, it is recommended to wash the material well so that minor imperfections are more conspicuous.
If cracks, scratches or loose seams become more noticeable, it will be easier to navigate and fix these defects.
You just need to remember that the surface to be treated must be dry, so let it dry before processing.
You can protect the problem surface from fungus with an antiseptic applied after degreasing.
Typically, this is done on bathroom floors where mold and mildew are most likely to form.
If a wooden surface is being processed, then before waterproofing it is necessary to treat it with a fire retardant, preventing a fire.
The material gained popularity due to its simplicity in work. Today, many diverse tasks are solved with its help.
The use of liquid glass for waterproofing is the first possible use case.
They treat almost any surface: basement walls, concrete foundation slabs, and sometimes even trees (so that they do not lose juice).
The antiseptic properties of glass make it indispensable when building a foundation, the influence of the atmosphere on which is difficult to overestimate.
The base is constantly exposed to temperature changes, collapses due to high humidity, over time it is colonized by mosses and lichens.
Treatment of the foundation with liquid glass allows, if not permanently excluded, then significantly delay the time of destruction.
Waterproofing with liquid glass is not the only application of this material, since it has an antimicrobial effect, therefore it is often used when treating the walls of dwellings.
Walls often need to be treated against mold and mildew, and nothing can do it better than liquid glass, which can not only prevent the development of bacteria, but also repair microcracks in the surface.
The material can also be used as an adhesive, because it adheres well to almost any surface. It is used for gluing cardboard, glass and even porcelain.
How to use it correctly?
Liquid glass is difficult to use on its own, it must be mixed with something. With what exactly - depends on where the solution will be applied.
A mixture of glass and cement is used as standard. To prepare it, you need to stir 10 kg of cement with water (using a construction mixer), and then add glass and mix.
The mixture should not harden very quickly. If this does happen, you can fix the problem by adding more water.
To prepare the mortar used to cover the walls of wells, glass is mixed with sifted sand. The sand is mixed with water and glass in a 1: 1: 1 ratio.
When processing well walls, they are first processed simply with glass, and then it is worth using the prepared composition.
Glass is sometimes used as a refractory material. This is useful when laying fireplaces or stoves. For this, a mixture of glass, cement and sand is used.
In a standard cement slurry (cement and sand 1: 3), water glass is added (one-fifth of the amount of cement).
It is necessary to prepare the mixture as needed - it is better not to stockpile it in reserve, since the composition hardens quickly.
The manufacturing technology of the antibacterial solution is very simple. The glass is diluted with water 1: 1.
With an antibacterial solution, you should be careful when using it when processing concrete or plastered surfaces.
The glass solution solidifies on them, turning into a slippery thin film, which subsequently interferes with puttying and finishing.
The impregnation solution is also prepared from glass and water, but in different proportions. There are 400 g of glass per liter of water.
The solution is liquid, therefore it is applied to the surface with a brush. It is important that each layer is applied to a dry surface, that is, you need to wait until the previous one dries.
