Microcemento en paredes: todo lo que necesitas saber sobre su uso

Elmicrocemento es un revestimiento decorativo que se ha tornado popular por su uso masivo como pavimento continuo en viviendas particulares así como en grandes locales y comercios. Su versatilidad en cuanto a acabados, colores y texturas así como su funcionalidad y precio competitivo, son algunos de los factores responsables del boom que ha experimentado este recubrimiento de un tiempo a esta parte.

Una popularidad que no solo se limita a los pisos, ya que la apuesta por las paredes de microcemento se ha disparado en los últimos años tanto en espacios interiores como exteriores. El hecho de que el microcemento en paredes esté de plena actualidad y su uso se haya extendido como la pólvora se debe a su estética elegante, su durabilidad, su sencilla limpieza y mantenimiento o la ausencia de remodelaciones costosas, entre otras muchas cualidades.

Microcemento en paredes: todo ventajas

That microcement on walls has become a trend in decoration and design, especially in interiors, is not a coincidence. In fact, microcement is one of the best wall coverings that we can find on the market for numerous reasons.

Whether you decide to use microcement for the walls of a particular room or a set, you will get a durable aesthetic result without unnecessary complex works in between. Whatever the style you want to give to the space, the microcement walls make up the perfect solution.

Forget about works with microcement on walls

Without a doubt, the great added value of using microcement on walls is to escape from the most chaotic part of a conventional renovation: the debris that comes with construction. A factor that inevitably requires the home or premises to be renovated to be unusable for a certain period of time.

A handicap that completely disappears when applying microcement on walls. Thanks to its thickness of just 3 mm and its compatibility with all types of materials (marble, tiles, stoneware, ceramics, terrazzo, tiles, etc), it is placed directly on the support without having to remove the existing material.

Microcement walls: resistance and durability

Microcement walls offer a high resistance to impacts, scratches, and chemical products.
Excellent chemical and mechanical resistances that prove that microcement is much more than a merely decorative coating.

An indication of the enormous potential and durability of this wall coating that does not crack and has spread like wildfire in recent years.

Microcemento para paredes interiores y exteriores

¿Quién dijo que solo se puede usar el microcemento para paredes en estancias interiores?
El microcemento es un material cuyas propiedades no se ven perjudicadas por estar expuesto a la luz solar. Esta resistencia a los rayos UV, así como a los cambios de temperatura y la humedad ambiental, han conllevado a que este recubrimiento sea cada vez más demandado como revestimiento de paredes exteriores.

Aprovecha la impermeabilidad de las paredes de microcemento

Microcement walls are waterproof against running water, which is why they are so popular in rooms like kitchens and bathrooms. In the case of bathrooms, microcement showers are one of the most successful resources.

Almost non-existent cleaning thanks to microcement for walls

Quien diga que le gusta pasarse horas interminables limpiando, no dice la verdad. Gracias a la ausencia de juntas del microcemento para paredes, la limpieza no será un problema ya que no proliferarán hongos o gérmenes. Al evitar la acumulación de suciedad, la limpieza es prácticamente inexistente. Basta con utilizar una balleta húmeda y jabón neutro una vez por semana.

Microcement walls: why they are in fashion

Pocos materiales pueden dar el carácter industrial que el microcemento en paredes logra. El estilo loft que surgió en Nueva York y que sigue causando sensación hasta el día de hoy es muy fácil de lograr con las paredes de microcemento. Por eso están de moda.

A quick and easy environment to achieve and, best of all, for a long time. But the wide palette of microcement colors for walls goes much further than the characteristic gray of the industrial style. As well as the variety of finishes: gloss, matte, satin, etc. A plurality that has led to the use of microcement for walls has come to stay.

Minimalist, elegant, continuous spaces that provide a greater sense of spaciousness. An aesthetic to which must be added the resistance and durability of microcement on walls. In fact, Topciment's microcement for walls comes with a warranty of up to 10 years. Forget about chips, cracks and dampness. Also about endless works and rubble. What other wall covering can say the same?

Microcemento en las paredes de la cocina: tendencia absoluta

It's no secret that microcement walls in kitchens are a real decorative trend. The walls of this room require a coating capable of resisting environmental humidity, chemical products and cleaning products used as well as the impacts and blows to which they are exposed by everyday objects.

Requirements that the microcement on the kitchen walls more than meets, in addition to providing a very attractive decorative finish at an aesthetic level. Likewise, microcement walls in kitchens can boast of offering waterproof finishes against running water and being immutable against stains or liquids.

However, one of the most important benefits to consider when applying microcement to the kitchen walls is undoubtedly that the kitchen will not be unusable while the renovation is being carried out as no construction or removal of existing materials is necessary.

Aplicación de microcemento en paredes: proceso paso a paso

To apply microcement on walls, you have to take into account five very well defined steps.

• Clean the surface before placing the microcement on walls.

• Imprimar las paredes de microcemento y utilizar una malla de fibra de vidrio.

• Aplicar dos capas de microcemento base para paredes.

• Apply two coats of finishing microcement for walls.

• Sellar y proteger las paredes de microconcreto.

If you want to delve deeper into the placement of microcement on walls, know what products to use as well as the drying hours you have to respect between step and step, visit this página.

¿Cuánto cuesta poner microcemento en paredes? Precio 2021

There are several factors that come into play when defining the price of microcement on walls. First, the length of the surface to be covered. The more meters there are, the higher the cost of putting microcement on walls.

En segundo lugar, hay que analizar el estado de la superficie de las futuras paredes de microcemento. Si el soporte está en mal estado, el precio de aplicar microcemento en paredes será superior ya que será necesario retirar los pedazos dañados.

En tercer lugar, aunque parezca obvio, la calidad del microcemento para paredes juega un papel importante. A mayor rendimiento, más costará poner microcemento en las paredes. En este sentido, es importante recordar que lo barato a menudo termina costando mucho, por lo que escatimar en la calidad del material no es lo más recomendable.

En cuarto y último lugar, la mano de obra. Cada aplicador, dependiendo de su experiencia, de la complejidad de la remodelación y del microcemento que vaya a utilizar establecerá un precio u otro para las paredes de microcemento. Aunque por regla general, el costo final de aplicar microcemento en paredes está entre los 60 y 100 euros el metro cuadrado.

Microcemento Microfino, el mejor para paredes de microcemento

Thanks to its very pleasant and silky fine grain texture to the touch, Microfino microcement is one of the most suitable for microcement walls. A coating that produces a very characteristic watermark effect that beautifies the future wall coated with microcement.

Although Microfino is the most suitable microcement for walls, at Topciment we have also developed Microdeck. It is a medium texture microcement, created to be applied mainly on floors and pavements, but it can be placed on walls thanks to the fresh on fresh technique. In this way, a finish is obtained that is almost as smooth as Microfino but more natural since the water effect is less noticeable.