Microcement Backsplash
If you love the look of polished concrete but are unable to afford marble or engineered stone then a microcement backsplash is an affordable way to get a similar finish.
It is a very durable material and it looks fantastic. However, like regular cement, it has to be mixed and installed properly in order to work well. Visit the Betonlook website for more information.
Getting Started
Microcement is a decorative coating that can be applied to walls, floors and even furniture. It offers a wide variety of color, tint and feel choices.
Microcement combines cement, resins, aggregates and additives to create an exclusive coating that gives walls, floors and ceilings a uniform appearance with no cracking. This is why it’s ideal for renovation and repair projects because there’s no need to tear up or demolish surfaces!
Using microcement also eliminates the need for large equipment, which can help reduce the costs and labor involved in renovating spaces. It’s a durable material that can be re-used time and time again.
Before applying microcement, it’s important to prepare the surface. It should be free of dust, moisture and grease.
Preparation
Microcement is a decorative coating applied with a steel trowel. It can be used on a variety of different surfaces but you should be sure to read the product specifications before applying it.
First, the surface needs to be free of dust and grease and it must be completely dry. It should also be as straight or smooth as possible.
Next, a primer is applied to the surface which assists the mesh and allows the microcement to bind together. This step is very important, it is essential that the surface and the mesh are attached well to each other so that the coating can be applied easily.
Once the primer has dried, it is time to start sanding the surface. This will ensure the surface is as smooth as possible and a good finish is achieved. This can be done manually or using a machine with sanding discs.
Mixing
Microcement is a cement and polymer-based coating that can be thinly applied to floors, walls and in some cases joinery in residential and commercial environments. It allows architects, interior designers, builders, property managers and home owners to create a concrete aesthetic where it would not normally be possible.
It can be applied to any substrate, including over existing concrete and compressed sheeting. It also has strong, polymer bonding power that allows it to be applied to almost any type of surface such as tiles, yellow tongue, plasterboard and villaboard.
The mixing process is done in a bucket much like you would with plaster. The resin is poured into the bucket and then a mixer paddle is used to gradually add the microcement until it is in a uniform consistency.
The microcement is then applied to the surface and left to dry. It should take 2-5 days before it is fully dry and can be put into use.
Applying
Microcement is a cement and polymer-based coating that’s thinly applied to floors and walls in residential and commercial environments to create a concrete look. It allows architects, interior designers, builders and property owners the ability to achieve a concrete aesthetic where it would normally not be possible.
The material is made up of a combination of coloured cement, liquid polymer, mineral pigments, dry powder and additives. Its high adherence properties make it suitable for a variety of surfaces including walls, floors, interiors and exteriors.
Applying it isn’t difficult with the right tools and a good guide. First, ensure the surface is clean and free of dust. Next, the sub-base should be good and flat as this will help the microcement adhere well to it.
The process of applying the microcement will depend on which system you are using, but typically it involves conditioning the surface and laying the mesh. The resin will then be mixed with a power drill and mixer paddle. Keep visiting Architecture’s Ideas for more updates.
