To properly make a floor made of microcement, the moisture content of the substrate must not exceed 4%.
Is Microcement good for showers?
Micro-stuk is Butech’s microcement product, and it offers a wide variety of finishes and colours. The perfect choice for walls, showers, washbasins, bathtubs…
Can Microcement be used on shower floor?
The answer is yes, Festfloor microcement can be used in the shower, in the bathtub or washbasin area.
Is Microcement breathable?
This topical sealer is again a breathable polyurethane solution which is applied over the pre-sealed surface.
Is Microcement waterproof?
Microcement is waterproof and durable, but it needs to be applied correctly to achieve its complete waterproofing properties. The microcement is applied in several layers, with the addition of a sealant, to achieve that it is fully waterproof and sealed.
Can you Microcement a shower tray?
Can you Microcement over Shower Trays? Yes, we can. It’s easier if you buy and install a shower tray that is suitable for vinyl floors, it’ll need cementing firmly in place and then plasterboard and plaster right down to the tray.
Is Microcement better than tiles?
Initially, tile floors are also waterproof, but with time, water tends to permeate into joints of tiles and damages the floor. Therefore microcement beats tiles in durability and longevity.
Is Microcement good for bathroom?
Enhances natural light. If there is something that occupies and worries when it comes to renovating a bathroom, it is that it is luminous, creating a relaxed atmosphere. Microcement in bathrooms is ideal because it enhances natural light as if it were reflected on it.
Is Microcement cheaper than tiling?
Architectural concrete seems to have been created for use in the bathroom. It will successfully replace the tiles, it is also much cheaper and easier to install than natural stone.
Does Microcement crack?
Unlike other coatings, microcement stands out as a very durable material that does not crack. Its properties are not lost with the passage of time, but it continues to be a coating that is highly resistant to traffic, knocks, scratches and sunlight, among many others.
Is Microcement slippery when wet?
7. Is the microcement floor slippery? No. The microcement is not slippery.
Can you have a concrete shower?
Concrete is perfectly adequate, if not recommended, for use as the shower pan base for materials such as stone, tile or mosaic tile to be used as the finish surface (as long as there is a proper membrane between the concrete and any vulnerable surrounding material).
Do you need to seal Microcement?
Microcement sealing is the last stage of work. It is the sealer that is responsible for the final look of the surface and protects the microcement against stains and scratches.
Are Microcements durable?
The microcement can be used on new floors or on existing substrates – on tiles, terrazzo, OSB boards, cement boards, etc. Despite the thin layer, the system is extremely durable, abrasion resistant and easy to maintain.
How long does Microcement take to cure?
Like all concrete, microcement takes 28 days to full harden. It’s at it’s softest for the first 7 days after laying. During this time it should only be subjected to light use and light foot traffic.
