Microcement is a coating that is applied in several layers, there are two types of material according to their function: preparation microcement which is the first one used and serves to condition the support and the finishing microcement is the one that will give the final appearance. Within the finishing microcements there are different textures: Microfino, Microdeck, Microstone and Aquaciment M. Each material has its peculiarities and tools to work it.
Preparation microcement:
Application of Microbase or in pools, AquacimentXL
It will be applied in two coats using a steel trowel in layers of 1 millimeter at
most.
We must always respect the mixing proportions of the quick guide.
Allow 24 hours to dry between each coat. Sand each coat to remove irregularities with a
40-grit sandpaper. If we wait too long, this job will be more costly. If we leave the surface
uneven, we will make the application of the next coat difficult, leaving marks on the coating.
Let it dry for 24 hours before applying the finishing microcement.
Finishing microcement:
Application of Microfine
We will apply Microfino over Microbase in one or two coats, with a rubber or flexible steel trowel depending on the desired decorative effect. We must always respect the mixing proportions of the quick guide.
Allow to dry for 3 hours between each coat. Sand manually or with a roto-orbital sander with 120 to 220 grit sandpaper. If we sand on the same day of the fine microcement application, the mortar will still be fresh, we will use 220 grit sandpaper. If we sand the next day, the coating will be harder and we will use 120 grit sandpaper. Do not exceed an application thickness per layer of 0.3 mm for the Microfine.
Microdeck Application
We will apply Microdeck over Microbase in two coats, with a flexible steel trowel.
We must always respect the mixing proportions of the quick guide.
Before applying the second coat, wait 3 h. for the previous one to dry and perform a light
sanding. Sand manually or with a roto-orbital sander with 80 grit sandpaper. Do not exceed a
application thickness per layer of 0.5 mm for the Microdeck. A total system thickness of 2 to
3 mm is recommended.
Microstone Application
We will apply Microstone over Microbase in two coats, with a flexible steel trowel. For this type
of application, it will be enough to prepare the support with one coat of Microbase. We must always
respect the mixing proportions of the quick guide. We will use 40-grit sandpaper
to eliminate irregularities.
Do not exceed an application thickness per layer of 1 mm for the Microstone. A total system thickness
of 2 to 3 mm is recommended.
Application of Aquaciment
Aquaciment M is applied over Aquaciment XL in two coats, with a flexible steel trowel. We must always respect the mixing proportions of the quick guide.
We will use 80-grit sandpaper to remove irregularities.
Do not exceed an application thickness per layer of 1 mm for Aquaciment. A total system thickness of 2 to 3 mm is recommended.