The most important difference between polymer and normal mosaic (Persi) is in the raw materials and their manufacturing technology. Stone powder, sand, water, cement and aggregates are used to produce ordinary mosaic, but in addition to the above-mentioned items, cement plast resin and chemical pigments are also used in the structure of polymer mosaic. For this reason, polymer mosaic and pressed mosaic are two different floorings with special features. In other words, the difference between polymer mosaic and ordinary mosaic is not limited to this, and these two floors have other differences.
What is the difference between a regular polymer and mosaic?
There are different types of floor coverings, among which the most common and widely used ones include polymer mosaic and Persian mosaic. Each of these items has its own advantages and disadvantages, and this factor has caused the selection of a better and more appropriate option to depend on the conditions and type of project. Percy mosaic is older than polymer mosaic. Until a few years ago, concrete was considered the most important material for the production of various types of flooring such as mosaics, but now, in addition to cement and sand, chemical and polymer materials such as resins and lubricants are also used in this industry, which has caused the quality and The diversity of building materials, especially precast concrete, is much higher compared to the past. Actually, the most important difference between polymer mosaic and ordinary polymer is in its ingredients. With the introduction of polymer into the precast concrete production industry, favorable conditions were provided for the supply of better quality flooring. Because materials produced using concrete and cement have many disadvantages. For example, they have little resistance to moisture penetration and stain absorption, which makes their use associated with various limitations.
Moisture absorption rate
Moisture absorption rate means the percentage of moisture absorption by each of these two floors. As mentioned, ordinary mosaic has a very low resistance to the penetration of moisture, and this factor has caused it to have low durability and longevity in humid environments. But the amount of moisture absorption by polymer mosaics reaches less than 0.03. Therefore, it can be said that it is much more resistant to moisture compared to Persian mosaic. In such a way that this type of mosaic can even be referred to as a type of waterproof flooring.
Structure
In general, courtyard mosaics include two types of single layer and There are two layers, two-layer mosaics have a top surface layer and a bottom layer. The top layer is made of a combination of stone powder, mineral pigments and colored aggregates in equal proportions. The bottom layer consists of cement, water and sand, which is thicker than the top layer and can withstand more weight and pressure, but it does not have much strength against moisture.
Polymer mosaic has a one-handed structure and Its main ingredients include pigment, cement, sand and resin or super-lubricating materials. The presence of resin in the polymer mosaic structure creates a very strong molecular bond between the particles. As a result, it must be said that this type of flooring has a completely uniform and dense structure. For this reason, in addition to high resistance to water and moisture penetration, as well as the harmful rays of the sun, polymer mosaic has a very good performance.
Variety of colors
There are resins or super-lubricants in different colors such as white, red, brown, black, green, yellow, etc., which is the reason The variety of design and color of polymer mosaic is much higher compared to Percy. Also, unlike Persian mosaics, the possibility of using chemical pigments in polymer mosaics is not accompanied by any restrictions, and this factor has made the conditions for producing products with a variety of designs and colors very favorable.
Abrasion resistance
The degree of abrasion resistance is another difference between polymer and ordinary mosaic. Mineral pigments are used in the top layer of Persian mosaics, and the top layer must be sanded after production. The above factors have caused its wear resistance to decrease to a great extent. But polymer mosaics have a very high abrasion resistance and can even be considered as a type of anti-wear flooring. Density is another difference between polymer mosaic and normal. It includes their density. In general, polymer mosaics have a very high density compared to other flooring. Therefore, they are considered a very good and suitable option for use in cold regions and are always protected from freezing. But the density of Persian mosaics is much lower compared to polymer. Of course, it goes without saying that the density of courtyard mosaics depends on the production quality, and the more pressure they are subjected to in the production process, the higher their density will be.