Microcement

What Is Microcement? Uses, Types, Application And Advantages

Microcement is a decorative coating composed of cement, water-based resins, additives and mineral pigments that can be applied to a multitude of vertical and horizontal surfaces thanks to its great adherence. This construction material stands out because it is placed directly on the existing material: tiles, plasterboard, tiles, marble, terrazzo or plaster, among many others. With barely any work and a thickness of only 3 millimetres, a quick renovation of spaces is achieved.

A coating at the forefront, without joints and ideal for both outdoor and indoor spaces. A continuous coating applicable on floors, walls, stairs, ceilings, pools and even furniture. Its versatility has led to it being increasingly present in renovations of private homes and in commercial premises and large surfaces such as sports centres, industrial warehouses, hotels or restaurants.

Microcement Services NSW offers you a wide range of possibilities and decorative finishes, where the limit is set by you. Give the rooms a unique and personal character thanks to the different textures (thick, medium or fine); the wide variety of microcement colours; and the different finishes that our varnishes and metallic coatings allow. Complicated renovations are over. With microcement any combination and style is possible.

If you’re looking for information about Microcement you’ve come to the right place. In this post we will cover:

– What is Microcement?
– Where Can Microcement Be Applied?
– What Are The Advantages Of Microcement?
– What Are The Different Types Of Finishes
– What Are The Different Types Of Microcement Colours And Textures Available?
– What Does Microcement Look Like Installed?
– What Is The price Of Microcement Installation?

What Is Microcement?

Microcement (also known as micro screed, micro render, micro concrete or micro topping) is a cement and polymer-based coating which is thinly applied to floors, walls and in some cases joinery in residential and commercial environments to create a concrete look.

Microcement allows architects, interior designers, builders, property managers and home owners the ability to create a concrete aesthetic where it would not normally be possible. The strong, polymer bonding power in microcement mixes allows the finish to be applied to almost any existing substrate including over existing concrete, compressed sheeting, yellow tongue, tiles, plasterboard, villaboard and MDF.

Where Can Microcement Be Applied?

The decorative solutions of microcement are endless. Hence its uses are so varied. From microcement stairs or microcement pools to furniture coated with microcement. Although the quintessential use of microcement is on floors and walls of kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor spaces like terraces.

No matter the surface to be coated with microcement, at Topciment we care about the final result. Therefore, in our eagerness to achieve an optimal, versatile and quality product, that lasts over time and adapts to the needs of the market, we have achieved the balance between hardness and flexibility.

And what does this mean? That our microcement can cover any surface, no matter how large, achieving a continuous pavement without joints or cracks. In this way we avoid dirt areas, thus facilitating cleaning and disinfection, contributing to obtaining germ and bacteria free places.

In addition, our Microcement’s guarantee high resistance in areas most exposed to traffic as well as to the most aggressive cleaning products. Hence the high demand for microcement in kitchens and microcement bathrooms.

Microcement can be applied to a large range of areas, including (but not limited to):

Residential Applications
– Kitchens
– Living & Dining areas
– Bathrooms (including showers and splashbacks)
– Wet rooms (including steam rooms & saunas)
– Balconies
– Alfrescos
– Garden pathways
– External façade
– Fireplace surrounds & plinths
– Joinery (cabinets & benches)

Commercial Applications
– Entries & Reception areas
– Breakout spaces
– Workspaces
– Furniture pieces (including reception desks)
– Bathrooms
– Change-rooms
– End-of-trip facilities
– Lift lobbies
– External façade
– Showrooms

Advantages Of Microcement

Microcement is a decorative coating that enjoys great qualities. Below, we give you a brief summary of the main advantages of microcement:

– 100% Waterproof.
– Jointless surface, Achieves a seamless finish that’s grout-free.
– Suitable for wet areas thanks to our innovative waterproofing techniques.
– Can be applied almost anywhere.
– Great variety of microcement colours and textures.
– Handcrafted application. Exclusive and personalised result.
– High adhesion. Compatible with tiles, marble, ceramic, tiles, stoneware, terrazzo, plasterboard, concrete, cement, plaster, etc.
– Resistant to traffic, impacts, scratches and chemical products.
– Warmer underfoot than concrete, and can be applied over underfloor heating.
– Non-slip, depending on finishes.
– Ability to ‘Remodel Without Removal’ as the microcement topping can adhere directly to an existing substrate.
– Material thickness 2/3 mm, so it does not affect the structural load of the building.
– Natural materials. Product 100% environmentally friendly.
– Easy maintenance and cleaning; with water and neutral pH soap.
– Germ and bacteria free spaces.

What Are The Different Types Of Microcement Finishes

The different finishes of microcement that can be obtained depend on the textures and the varnishes or sealers used, as they are two elements that condition the appearance and final finish of our microcement.

As microcement is a porous material, it is necessary to apply a varnish or sealant that protects it from dirt and can make the surface to be covered waterproof.

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