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Hi there! Repairs, surface preparation, and after-care are all topics covered in our Microcement courses but we'll make a note for a future video! Thanks, Impera Italia

Hi there! Infinity can be applied to most surfaces, provided that the right primer is used and it's a smooth surface. Just bear in mind that it doesn't hide imperfections, so surface preparation is essential for an ideal finish. Thanks, Impera Italia

Hey there! We are very happy you liked the video! It could have been several reasons, so it's best if you email to sales@imperaitalia.com and they can help connect you to a technician. Thanks, Impera Italia

Might be worth it for a slick look on a floor or a shower, but for dry wall application I would just go with a lime paint.

Hi there! The prices vary based on location, size of project, finish...etc. This is just a very standard application we are showing here. The beauty of microcement is that it is bespoke made for your project, which means you choose the colour, pattern, texture and even whether you want a matt or glossy finish. It can seem expensive, but in fact the cost of the application is comparable that of tiles. Thanks, Impera Italia

Hi there! Microcement is definitely the kind of product we recommend for wet room areas, floors (residential), and worktops. It's impossible to compare it to lime paint, as microcement is a coating system that was meant to offer a more resistant finish. This is a very simple application we are showing here, so it doesn't do justice to just how far microcement can go as a bespoke, water resistant finish. If you are interested in a simple, cost-effective product that gives a minimalistic finish, we recommend our Concrete Paint for a textured look and Lime Eco for lime paint, or as a limewash finish. Thanks, Impera Italia

Guys are charging $300 a metre in south australia for this

It's a fad, like venitian plaster. What they don't tell you in the video is how impossible it is to repair. A cracked tile can be replaced...this stuff....yeah good luck maintaining your 'bespoke' look. And no, it's not as tough as the sellers want you to believe.

Hi there! Whilst it is possible to apply Marmorino Classico on a bathroom wall, there are certain steps that we recommend taking to ensure that the application will be long-lasting. If you contact our technical team at sales@imperaitalia.com, they would be happy to advise further. Thanks, Impera Italia

Holy crap that must have been scary!

Hi there! Microcement is great product for a modern, seamless finish for bathrooms, worktops and floors. It's a very popular alternative to tiles. It's also a bespoke finish made for your project, which means the colour, the texture and the overall style/application of the product can be customised. Aside from the competitive pricing, its versatility is a great advantage! The main factor for the decision making however, is its simple, on-trend look. From what we see, it's what most people are after. Thanks, Impera Italia

Hi there! You are right, many people don't use mesh. In theory, you can get away without the mesh, provided that you have a substrate that is guaranteed not to crack. In the UK, due to the way in which most places are built, there is almost always some kind of movement of the substrate, which can lead to cracking. The base coat alone is not enough to stop this. You need the mesh to give you the tension strength. It is down to every applicator to understand the surface they are working on, and make the necessary judgement. We hope this helps! Thanks, Impera Italia

Won’t matter need a primer coat , we use mapelastic smart which is cementitous

Hi there! This is a really good question. There are countless ways to go about the build-up of the substrate before applying micro cement. One very important feature, which has become a common mistake, is that people don't understand that micro cement is only designed to be water resistant from the front, where the resin sealer is applied. This mean that the build-up should be done in a way, that protects the integrity of the micro cement base coat, as well as the substrate it is connected to. For this reason, we always recommend using water resistant boards or panels, as well as adequately tanking the space. The precise method is really down to the specialist carrying out the work. Thanks, Impera Italia

Hi there! Thank you so much, we hope it helped!

Hi there! Thank you so much, we hope you found it useful!

Hi there! Microcement can be applied to almost any surface, provided that it is solid enough. There are different primers available, depending on the absorption of the substrate. The main advatange of microcement is that due to its resin sealer, it is water resistant once applied, meaning that yes, you can have it in showers. You can even apply it on floors. To make it an even more attractive option, it can be applied on top of existing tiles, without needing to remove them. We hope this helps! Thanks, Impera Italia

Hi Gene! Thank you for your question, I can tell you that this entire application took us 4 days. It is worth knowing that as we were in a fairly confined space, we were able to control the temperature very well and keep it at around 25-30C. The main factor to take into account is always drying times between coats which can affect the overall length of the project.

Hi there! Thank you for your comment, we hope to edit much more of these tutorials in the future! We are very happy you found the video helpful, we hope you enjoyed the course and that this tutorial helped to keep the knowledge fresh! Thanks, Impera Italia

Hi there! We are very happy you took the course with us! We absolutely agree, taking the course is the best option for those who want to be able to apply it as good as possible, and the video can always serve as guide if somethings were forgotten.

We are planning to do a new one soon!

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Currently there is no reseller in the US, but we would be happy to ship it to you! Please contact us at sales AT imperaitalia.com

It is now available at thedecoracompany.com/products/san-marco-marcopolo-textured-metallic-decorative-paint

Thanks Ryan! Don't forget to use your special discount for your first order and that you can have a selection of samples sent to you for only the delivery cost! We will present the new courses soon.