Disadvantages of diatom mud

Diatom mud is a material often used in decoration nowadays. It has its own advantages but also certain disadvantages. Diatom mud is relatively expensive. If you are short of money, it is best not to use diatom mud. Diatom mud is not very smooth to the touch and feels bad. Diatom mud is not waterproof or moisture-proof. It is not easy to clean if it is accidentally dirty. Compared with diatom mud, wall cloth is more practical.

What is diatom mud

Diatomaceous earth mud is a mixture of diatomaceous earth and a variety of auxiliary materials. Diatomaceous earth is the material. It is the sediment left after the death of aquatic plankton. After billions of years of accumulation and geology, it has changed into today's diatomaceous earth.

Disadvantages of diatom mud

1. Cannot be scrubbed

The wall cannot be scrubbed with a rag, because during the scrubbing process, the dirt and water will be absorbed into the gaps, forming permanent pollution and cannot be cleaned.

2. Not resistant to dirt

Diatomaceous earth is generally light-colored. Children will inevitably leave various stains while playing. Although they can be wiped off with an eraser, this method is not effective.

3. Not waterproof

Diatom mud is not waterproof and cannot be used in humid places, such as kitchens and bathrooms. This is the limitation of diatom mud.

4. Clean regularly

Diatomaceous earth can absorb harmful substances. If it is not cleaned for a long time, the wall surface will easily change color, making cleaning more difficult.

5. Poor hand feel

The surface of diatomaceous earth is rough and uneven, and it does not have the smoothness of paint, which is a slight disadvantage for people who don't like it.

6. The colors are not rich enough

Compared with wallpaper, diatom mud patterns are monotonous and the shapes are not rich enough.

7. Poor hardness

The hardness cannot be compared with that of ceramic tiles. Diatomaceous earth of poor quality will fall off piece by piece after being hit.

8. Expensive

The price of diatom mud is high, generally around three to four hundred yuan per square meter. It is recommended that you choose according to the actual situation of your family.

How to distinguish the quality of diatom mud?

1. Look at the color. High-quality diatomaceous earth: soft color, evenly distributed, matte color, and has a mud-like effect.

2. Try the feel. High-quality diatom mud: delicate touch, fine workmanship, and strong artistic impact.

3. Look at the water absorption. High-quality diatom mud: porous, molecular sieve structure, no mud falling, color fading, falling off, etc.