The number of varieties of decorative coatings never ceases to amaze. Today, bare concrete can be covered with ordinary transparent varnish, getting a beautiful and durable coating, and lay out the surface with the most expensive ceramic tiles or natural stone. Printed concrete plays an important role among the options of decorative coatings.
What is printed concrete?
Printed concrete is a kind of decorative coating for external use, with which you can create an imitation of various decorative materials, such as decorative stone, brick, paving slabs and others, while the wear resistance of the concrete surface will also be an order of magnitude higher. The main thing is to adhere to all the rules and recommendations for working with the material. 
Most often, the main component of printed concrete is quartz fillers, since it is thanks to them that the strength and wear resistance of the surface increases.
Teknoser Baski printed concrete with a strength of more than 50 N/mm2 is considered an excellent option on the Ukrainian market.
Where is printed concrete used?
Printed concrete is most often purchased for external use. But, the scope of application of printed concrete is very wide. The material is applied to freshly laid concrete:
- On terraces and balconies;
- On the paths of courtyards and homesteads;
- Around the pools;
- In underground passages and metro;
- In parks;
- Open restaurants, etc.
How long does the surface with printed concrete serve?
If all the stages of the decorative coating "printed concrete" are performed correctly, the surface will last more than 20 years.
We offer you to familiarize yourself with some of the important nuances when working with the material:
It is not necessary to save on the material, its consumption should be at least 3-5 kg / m2.
All corners and edges of surfaces should be treated especially carefully.
In addition to choosing high-quality printed concrete, you should also choose a high-quality separator.
The material is not compatible with concrete, which includes mineral impurities, so you should not use printed concrete on such a surface.
Which is more profitable printed concrete or paving slabs?
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In terms of price, the cost of printed concrete is approximately equal to the cost of paving slabs of average quality. Therefore, if saving is a priority for you, then you can choose a budget paving tile or paving stone, which naturally will be more profitable. But you will have to close your eyes to the quality of the coating.
Which is better printed concrete or tile?
From the point of view of quality and wear resistance, printed concrete wins over paving slabs in all parameters: from wear resistance to price, from pattern variations to masonry speed.
