Installation of flexible bricks

Flexible brick is a natural material that is offered in the form of slabs of a certain thickness. It can have different shapes and shades, so it is widely used in construction and repair work. Facing the facade with flexible brick is not the only option for using this type of material. It has proven itself well in paving paths with flexible brick, in the construction of fences and barriers, and also as a natural stone for landscape design.

Working with the material requires certain experience and skills. Therefore, if you are not sure that you can handle such work, it is best to order the laying of natural stone in Kyiv from a company that does this professionally.

Specifics of flexible brick installation

Regardless of the purpose for which the material is used, flexible brick is laid on a concrete base in all cases. This means that at the first stage it is necessary to properly prepare the surface. To do this, it is carefully examined, and, if necessary, defects and irregularities are eliminated. Further actions are as follows:

• Installing the support. It is needed if you are facing fences with flexible brick or installing the material on the facade - for laying the first row. Most often it is made of metal corners, with their fixation at the bottom.
• Priming. The surface is covered with a primer for better adhesion. This is especially important for laying stone on steps and stairs - the properties of the composition provide a penetrating effect for high-quality adhesion to the material.
• Preparing the glue. You should pay attention to the features and composition of the substance. For example, glue with an elastic texture is suitable for internal steps, and a frost- and water-resistant option is suitable for external finishing of the base with flexible brick.
• Applying the glue. It is used only on the part of the surface where it is planned to lay the facing stone for the facade, fence or steps. The composition is applied with a hand tool, rubbing it along the plane.
• Decorative masonry made of flexible brick. The material is installed by pressing in with turning movements. A tighter fit is ensured by tapping with a rubber hammer.
• Leveling the material. Technologies for laying flexible brick on a wall involve using a building level for precise installation of the slab vertically and horizontally. This must be done before the adhesive composition sets.
• Grouting. It allows you to get aesthetic seams. It is carried out using a special mixture and a syringe or a mounting gun. Grouting can also include the process of repairing and restoring flexible brick masonry and is recommended only after the glue has completely hardened.

Finishing work involves processes for removing residues of glue, concrete, grout. For this, you can use special cleaners.

Installation of flexible bricks in Kyiv - who performs the work?

The process of laying this natural material is quite labor-intensive, requiring attention and some physical effort. Turnkey installation of natural stone is performed by the construction company "Alba", ensuring that all stages are completed in the correct sequence. Specialists work with different types of flagstone - sandstone, granite or quartzite, observing all the technological features of laying. At the same time, it is worth noting the advantages of decorative stone finishing in Kyiv:

• ability to easily withstand climatic influences;
• long-term operation - if the installation technology is observed, this material serves for decades;
• affordable cost of installing flexible brick;
• wide range of colors and shades;
• ability to resist fading in the sun and deformation processes;
• no exposure to chemically active substances;
• the ability to implement all sorts of design solutions.

When ordering flagstone laying from professionals, you can count on high-quality service, assistance in the correct selection of material and calculations of the total amount.