This is a brief summary specifying the steps to be taken in the microcement application.

The microcement is a final finishing decorative coating; this means that must be done at the end of the work o renovation and not before. 

The microcement application is not difficult, but it does need certain know-how and skill with the necessary Tools (trowel, spatula and rollers). The most important part is to stick to the mixture proportions and the thickness of each layer. 

Application procedure

1. Surface preparation 

As the first step we need to make sure the surface is free of dust and grease, that the surface is straight and completely dry (without capillary humidity or plaster/cement humidity), with good foundation and as straight or smooth as possible.

There are 2 kinds of surfaces to apply microcement. 

1. Floors or walls that need a regularization procedure (i.e. tiles walls or cement plaster walls. In the case of floors, all kind of floors need regularization regardless of the finishing).

 2. Completely smooth walls (i.e. smooth caulked walls or completely smooth walls)

In the case of floors and walls that need regularization, an extra step of preparation for the floors and walls is need it to prepare the surface. In the case of smooth walls, the process is faster and cheaper.  

Once the surface has been verified, we proceed to place the protective tape. 

2. Regularization of the surface

Optional: in the case off floors or walls that need regularization first extend the fiberglass mesh over the surface. This mesh will help on 2 aspects: the application of the base microcement (the microcement that is used to regularize) and to cover the imperfections and tiles Joints). The mesh will allow a more effective union of the microcement. 

We place the protective tape to protect areas, corners, furniture, etc…. and then we apply the primer. With this product a perfect union between the surface and the microcement is obtained. It is easily applied with a short haired roller and water is use to clean the tools. The drying time is normally between 20 and 40 minutes (depending on the absorption of the surface).

If the fiberglass mesh has been place previously, apply the primer over the mesh and this procedure will help the mesh to stay attached over the surface, making possible the application of the microcement.  

In the case of floors or walls that need regularization apply the microcement over the mesh and the primer. This microcement is applied in layers of 1 mm and it is recommended to apply 2 layers of this product.  It is apply with a steel trowel and once its completely dry, its sand it with sandpaper grit 40 to obtain a completely smooth and without imperfections surface. Once the sanding of the surface is done clean the dust with a vacuum cleaner or damp cloths and the protective tape must be removed. 

3. Finishing Microcement 

Place the protective tape. In the step we apply the Thin Microcement. This is the Final Finishing Microcement, is a really thin microcement and produce really aesthetic marbling effects. It’s applied with a special plastic trowel, which is really flexible. We recommend applying 2 layers of this microcement, each one of 0.1 mm (the thickness of a paper sheet) and slightly sanding it between layer and on the final layer with sandpaper grit 180-200. The following step is to vacuum the sanding dust and remove the protective tape. 

4.  Sealer 

We place the protective tape. The sealer removes the absorption from the microcement and starts to create the waterproof quality. It also enhances the definitive color of the microcement. It is applied with a shorthaired roller is an easy way. 

5. Finishing Varnish

This product is the final layer that will protect the microcement. It is necessary to obtain the complete impermeability of the microcement making it resistant to any regular cleaning product (Bleach, ammoniac, anti-lime) 

In the market are 3 kind of varnish: shinning, matt and satin. The manufactures recommend the shinning finishing for floors and matt or satin for walls. The products are also applied with a shorthaired Roller and it is recommended to do 2 or 3 layers.   

Microcement is not a product, but a concept with some defined characteristics. It’s a decorative coating without joints, applicable over any surface. 

There is an idea that comes from lack of knowledge of the product that all the microcement on the market is the same and that is a mistaken idea. Just as any other product (wood, ceramics, cements, cars, aluminum, watches….) there is a large variety of qualities on the microcement world and obviously a large variety of prices.

A high quality product not necessarily ensures a high quality work, as even when is true that the product has to be a good product; the application has to be good also. 

The compendium of the elements ensures high quality works, aesthetics as well as service. 

Maybe because the crisis, abundance of companies and professionals (legal or not) offer the application of microcement using low quality products that in some cases are no even microcement, but simple cement finished with wax, making those applications way cheaper, but with really bad results . 

When the clients claim, they are told that that’s normal on microcement and as most of the people know the microcement via Internet and the is countless of false data on the Internet, the clients end up disillusioned and do not want to know anything else about microcement, when it the first place microcement was never applied. 

CimentArt, is a recognized brand and with years of experience on the area, that in addition to manufacturing high quality components, takes care of the application experts that use its products making sure they have received a training course with the goal of guarantee optimal results on their works.

The microcement is a highly decorative coating and 100% waterproof, with little thickness; it can be applied on walls, floors and ceilings, indoors or outdoors.

Because its method of application its finishing is always smooth, continuous, without joints and its result resembles smooth or polished cement, with several tones that resemble several types of marbles.

Its formulation is a mix of special cements, selected minerals, acrylic resins, coloring and other components to obtain more resistance and the quality of being waterproof.

Of course, microcement can be apply over a countertop, the important part is that the base, if its wood or DMF, should be completely waterproof. If the countertop is made of two pieces (because its length is too much) the joint should be stable.

Marble, stone, granite, a countertop made of bricks and cement can be use as surface for microcement.

Once the microcement coating is completed over the countertop, the only cautions that must be taken are the same that you would have with a wooden countertop should not be used as a cutting board and avoid placing hot pots or pans directly on the microcement.

CimentArt with a lot of effort has created the first 100% waterproof Microcement Ready to be use. 

Each day the microcement is more demanded, and every day in the market are more product called “microcement” which are not. The end result with these products is problems and no guarantee. Ask the professional about the quality of the microcement. 

Is a micro-mortar is composed of minerals, polymers, arid, resins, colorings special additives waterproof. 

Thanks to the experience and the evolution of the products – CimentArt Microcement SL have developed the first and only WATERPROOF Microcement, for indoors and out Doors, showers, floors, walls, toilets etc. ready to be use with a high quality.   

Is microcement ready to be use, completely waterproof, with hardness and qualities that no other microcement possess. It has a high worn-out resistance. It can be use over any kind of support that has been regularized, either absorbent or not. Fast application and natural cement effects. Does not require much expertise.  

CimentArt iCem Aqua is part of the iCem Products (Innovation Cement) a Group of micro mortars ready to be use, developed by CimentArt. Allows fast and clean works, with really aesthetic finishing, and does not require much expertise on the application of this type of products.

There are several that can be use on floor as microcement, printed concrete, floating platform, etc. But all of them need their cares and maintenance.  

Because of the characteristics and quality of our microcement, it is a product that does not require much care and maintenance when it is finished with polyurethane varnish as it is a product with high hardness and is waterproof

On the first days of having completed its application certain cares are important, alter 4 weeks of its application it would have reach the maximum of its hardness and would be highly resistant to abrasive agents and scratches. 

General cares:

It’s vital the use of floor protectors on the feet of furniture to avoid scratches. 

Completely avoid dragging he furniture or household appliances over a microcement paving.

Do not use acids to clean the floor only neutral detergent (as the ones used to lean marble or wood floors) and use plenty of water.

Kitchen countertop, do not place hot posts or pans over the microcement. 

It’s recommended to apply an acrylic wax on this type of floors as it proportionate several advantages: the floors get less dirty; it restores the original shining of the floor and hides the scratches that may exist. 

It’s important that when the Bi-component polyurethane varnish is use the joints with another materials, corners, sewers, etc… are well sealed, it will be done with a brush, making sure the product is completely extended and there are not puddles.

Before doing an application of microcement on a bathroom ensures the microcement you’re using has good qualities and characteristics.

The CimentArt Microcement Characteristics are the following

• Continuous decorative coating
• Really aesthetic finishing, like polish cement.
• Maximum thickness from 2 to 3 mm.
• High flexibility and hardness
• Can be applied over any existent surface
• A large color variety to choose
• 3 different finishing to choose: shine, satin and matt.
• It can be applied on humid areas, bathrooms, lavatories, kitchen and bathrooms countertops etc.
• It can be applied on walls, ceilings and floors.
• It can be applied indoors and outdoors.
• Its finishing is completely waterproof.

Regular house cleaning product can be use with it.
It doesn’t need maintenance.