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.
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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.
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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.
