Make your home more modern with burnt cement

A trend that has emerged in the decoration of Brazilian homes, burned cement is the ideal option for those who like an industrial-looking decoration.

Technique used as coating, had its use spread to various areas of the house. Formerly used only outdoors, composing the floor, is often seen on walls, bathroom sinks and kitchen countertops.

According to architect Cláudia Queimado, of CD Arquitetura, burnt cement has become one of the most used finishing options in the country. It can be used in different environments, as well as for building countertops, niches, shelves, sinks and other items. The versatility of the material is one of its great attractions ?, he says.

The professional also explains the method of preparation of this material: with the mortar still soft, the cement powder is thrown on it. From there the powder is spread until it forms a smooth and uniform material. Just let it dry and the burnt cement will be ready.

How to perform the technique correctly

Seeking to present the various possibilities of preparation, Claudia reveals the materials and the way to make variation of this coating. Check out:

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Traditional burned cement

To prepare traditional burnt cement, it is necessary to mix the mortar and cement powder. For layers up to 0.5cm, the ideal mix size is 1 part cement to 4 parts coarse sand. For layers up to 15 cm (structural floor), use a mixture of 1 part cement, 3 parts medium sand and 2 parts gravel ?, recommends.

Colorful burned cement

• Use the same mixture mentioned above, separating the floor with separators. Then just use 1 part dye for every 10 parts of cement ?, informs.

Burnt cement

At the time of application, a metal ruler must be used to make the burnt cement smooth and even. To make it polished, just use some specific products for this purpose, which are easily found in construction stores ?, reveals.

Other types of burnt cement

The architect explains that burnt cement is a very versatile material. It can be used in the traditional, colorful or polished form, and is applicable in all environments of the house. "The most common is to find it in spaces with the room (floor and wall) or even in the confection and shelves and niches".

Claudia also highlights the low investment as the great advantage of this coating: where the square meter costs on average, about $ 20 to $ 22. There are also other coating options on the market which mimic the effect of this technique, such as porcelain or even special paints that mimic the color variation resulting from the original technique.

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Burnt cement environments

As mentioned before, this material is versatile and can be presented in any room of the house without restrictions. Check out some options for using burnt cement in decoration:

bedroom

For Claudia, using burnt cement in the room is an excellent alternative to places where the weather is hot, because the burnt cement makes the environment look cold but comfortable. "Care should be taken when using it in regions with a lower temperature as it may bring discomfort to the room."

Living room

Can be applied from tea to walls or column, this element ensures more charm to the environment. In the living room, cement brings a rustic character to the space. To bring the environment to life, bet on furniture and decorative items that bring a little color to the environment ?, teaches.

Kitchen

? In the kitchen, burnt cement is one of the most used floors today, because the durability of the material, as well as the ease of cleaning, are one of the main partners of this environment? Here, in addition to figuring on the floor or even walls, is still a great choice of material to be used on benches.

WC

Widely used as countertop raw material, it can also be applied as a structure for bathtubs. ? Can be used in this room without any problems. However, use inside the box is not recommended, as the material is porous and can absorb liquids if it is not waterproofed ?, warns.

Outdoors

"If in places where there is the incidence of sunlight, it is necessary to use expansion joints, and caution for rainy days, because with the presence of water, the floor becomes slippery," he warns.Can also be applied in conjunction with patterned tiles, giving a special look to the floor.

The architect also explains that the burnt cement itself goes back to a rustic environment with industrial airs. However, even with these characteristics, the material is associated with modern environments, especially when the furniture and decorative items of the same match each other.

It is worth betting on this economical and beautiful flooring option. Choose the mode of use that suits you best and change the look of your home now.

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