Microcement is a versatile cement based decorative finish. It has extreme durability, resistance to water, stains and cracks.
This makes it an especially great choice for areas that are prone to be wet like bathrooms. Microcement finishes are ideal candidates for hygienic surfaces because they apply continuously without irregularities or grout lines that accumulate dirt and grease. What’s more, it provides an elegant, modern look with a large number of choices for textures and colours.
Here are some common FAQs for microcement in bathrooms to help you pull that trigger on your bathroom renovation project:
1. Where can I use Microcement in a bathroom?
Everywhere from walls and floors to ceilings! Microcement has excellent adhesion to an extensive number of substrates including some you may commonly encounter in a bathroom: tiled floors, splash back panels, stone countertops, washbasins and bathtubs.
2. Will Microcement look bland in my bathroom?
Absolutely not. Microcement finishes provide a sleek and minimalist background that goes really well with metallic bathroom accessories. Moreover, microcement breaks the rigidity and busyness of tiles and visually opens up a smaller space. Pale, cool toned colours are also sensible choices for an airy and rejuvenating appeal.
3. Is Microcement over tiles a lot of work?
Micro topping is an excellent choice to consider instead of pulling off and retiling entire bathroom areas. It is time saving and practical but also very cost effective. As with any decorative finish, the substrate requires careful preparation. But the ease of application and the quick setting time more than makes up for the time spent prepping. The finishes are 3-5mm thick and won’t even require adjustments to doors for installation.
4. Does the smoothness mean the surfaces are going to be slippery?
The sealant coats ensures that surfaces don’t hold moisture. They dry quickly and don’t present a slipping hazard. The surfaces can be textured to provide additional hold and all bathroom surfaces are also coated with anti-slip sealant.
5. Will I spend a lot of time cleaning and maintaining it?
On the contrary, the superior finish of microcement promises a stain and mildew resistant surface that is smooth, does not crack or develop irregularities that trap dirt and soap residue. The surfaces don’t develop watermarks and cleaning is mostly limited to occasionally wiping them with a damp cloth.
6. How long will the installation of Microcement in bathroom take?
The process of Micro cementing involves the application and simultaneous drying of at least 3-7 layers for 12-24 hours each. This ensures that your finish has time to set and achieving durability by curing takes an additional 24-48 hours. So no matter what size the application is, you are looking at 7-8 days for installing a strong and sound finish.
