How to apply Microcement Step by Step
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- Learn how to apply microcement with this step by step tutorial, and detailed instructions!
We have created this video to help those that are looking to apply our Microcement Kit.
Microcement is a practical coating system, that allows the customisation of different surfaces, and it serves as a creative surface solution for wet room areas.
The product that has been designed to provide a continuous, seamless finish that provides the perfect solution for a modern bathroom, flooring, wall or worktop finish.
In this video we are exploring the different steps that are involved in carrying out the application.
Although we have tried to be as thorough as possible. Please note that in order to successfully carry out an install of microcement. We still recommend taking one of our microcement courses.
You can book our 1-day beginner course, and view the products/ tools used via the links below.
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➡️Contents of the video
00:00 - Intro
00:34 -THE PRIMER
00:46 - Tools for primer application
01:00 - Dilute the primer
01:35 - Apply the primer
01:57 - THE FIRST BASECOAT AND MESH
02:20 - Tools for basecoat application
03:25 - Mix base powder with water
04:15 - Apply base on corners
04:33 - Apply corner beads
04:55 - Apply base coat and mesh
05:55 - THE SECOND BASECOAT
06:23 - Mix base powder with water
06:29 - Apply the second base coat
06:56 - THE FIRST DECORATIVE COAT
07:30 - Preparation for decorative coat
08:08 - Tools
09:08 - Mixing of decorative coat
11:05 - Application of decorative coat
11:45 - THE SECOND DECORATIVE COAT
12:06 - Application of 2nd decorative coat
13:46 - THE SEALER
13:58 - Tools
14:26 - Mixing the components
15:44 - Apply the sealer
17:09 - THE FIRST TOP COAT
17:37 - Tools
17:57 - Mixing the components
19:24 - Apply top coat
19:43 - Final Result
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➡️Products used for the tutorial:
Microcement Floor and Wall Kit (with mesh)
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Medium Pile Roller
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Semi-hard Natural Bristle Brush
- www.imperaitalia.com/product/...
Flexible Venetian Plastering Spatula
- www.imperaitalia.com/product/...
Internal Corner Trowel
- www.imperaitalia.com/product/...
External Corner Trowel
- www.imperaitalia.com/product/...
Gold of Venice Venetian Plastering Trowel
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Large Rectengular Trowel
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Gloss Pile Roller
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Tobacco Sponge
- www.imperaitalia.com/product/...
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➡️Check out our Microcement Kits!
Floor and Wall Kit (with mesh)
- www.imperaitalia.com/product/...
Wall Kit (no mesh)
- www.imperaitalia.com/product/...
Worktop Kit (mesh, protector with higher heat resistance)
- www.imperaitalia.com/product/...
Sample Kit
- www.imperaitalia.com/product/...
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Yes it’s great to refresh the memory from the course keep posting videos of all your products as there is a lot of products and techniques to remember great product to use
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
Absolutely brilliant!
So well explained.. thankyou 😊
Hi there!
Thank you so much, we hope you found it useful!
A very well explained video, 🙏
Hi there!
Thank you so much, we hope it helped!
The video is really useful, but undertaking the course as I did is vital if you want to produce high quality results. The video is great for recapping what you cover in the Microcement course at 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.
Microfibre mini roller midium for finishing
Ive see alot not using mash why is that very nice video
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
Can I have one price list, please. I liked your work!!!
For this small project you demonstrated, what was the total amount of time taken from start to finish?
Are we talking a few days, or more like a couple of weeks (not including the recommended 21 day final set time)?
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.
Please vent the area really well when applying the top coat, i learned it the hard way as i went almost blind for a solid 2 days.
Holy crap that must have been scary!
Your video was fantastic and helpful. I followed the tutorial exactly as you did, and it turned out great. However, I encountered a problem: after applying the finishing coat and leaving it for 24 hours, the coat faded away when I turned on the hot water. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could explain and help me fix this issue.
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
What kind of waterproofing system to use when using microcement for bathrooms?
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
On which kind of walls do you apply this? Is this good for showers?
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
what is so good about micro cement?
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
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i apreciate ur work to explain everithing , but u are to slow man ,, dont me undestand worng !! 🙂
Material and labour cost for this must be ridiculous?? So much work involved and doesn't look anything special.. am I missing something?
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.
What a load of crap ,, why use the trowel upside down
It would be nice to know how you'd go repairing a corner chip....or long term wear in a high traffic location.
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