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Microcement

Microcement flooring offers a decorative finish that gives you an industrial polished concrete effect. These floors are seamless and grout free, making them easy to maintain. It is important to note that this system requires at least 6 days to install, with 3 preparation layers, 2 microcement layers and finally sealer coats. Each layer requires overnight curing before starting on the next. The application of different sealers offers several visually different finishes, both matt and satin.

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Microcement, also known as micro-screed or micro-concrete, is a polymer based cement system, which can be applied thinly to walls, stairs and floors in domestic and commercial environments. It is great for any decorative space, where you want an industrial look. As a result of strong bonding power, microcement can be applied to most surfaces including screed and tiles.

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Our preferred materials supplier for Microcement is Forcrete. They offer the most comprehensive and technically advanced selection of decorative microcement.

The main development principle of the Forcrete system is that every layer is fully waterproof. The sealers acting as a sacrificial layer and help prevent staining. They are not required to make the cement waterproof. This is achieved by using epoxy resin hybrid technology. The introduction of an epoxy with the cement ensures a waterproof and very smooth hard durable surface.

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The system uses an epoxy primer, for the relevant subbase, a choice of base coats, a finish coat and a number of different sealers that can be utilised.

There are a number of different brands of Microcement on the market today.  Many manufactured in Europe.  Each have their own idiosyncrasies and slightly different finishes.  At Flexflooring we have tried many of them and believe that Forcrete’s is one of the better products around.

More information about the product itself can be found at  www.forcrete.co.uk.

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Using their system, we have a minimum 6 day installation process, so what do we actually do?!

  • Day 1 – Preparation is crucial, so we grind, vacuum and prime the existing slab. The vacuuming removes any potential contamination, which could risk the bond.  Grinding improves the mechanical bond and priming improves the chemical bond to give the optimum finish when applying a system like microcement.
  • Day 2 – Apply a mesh to primed area. An epoxy scratch coat is added, which is a blend of epoxy resin and fine quartz to fill in the mesh to give the floor additional strength
  • Day 3 – Apply a second scratch coat to give further strength and to ensure the mesh is fully covered and does not show through the first microcement layer.
  • Day 4 – Apply the first layer of Forcrete microcement.
  • Day 5 – Apply the second and final layer of Forcrete microcement, creating the subtle movement and tone through trowelling.
  • Day 6 – Apply the PU (polyurethane) sealer coat, to offer additional protection.
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Using their system, we have a minimum 6 day installation process, so what do we actually do?!

  • Day 1 – Preparation is crucial, so we grind, vacuum and prime the existing slab. The vacuuming removes any potential contamination, which could risk the bond.  Grinding improves the mechanical bond and priming improves the chemical bond to give the optimum finish when applying a system like microcement.
  • Day 2 – Apply a mesh to primed area. An epoxy scratch coat is added, which is a blend of epoxy resin and fine quartz to fill in the mesh to give the floor additional strength
  • Day 3 – Apply a second scratch coat to give further strength and to ensure the mesh is fully covered and does not show through the first microcement layer.
  • Day 4 – Apply the first layer of Forcrete microcement.
  • Day 5 – Apply the second and final layer of Forcrete microcement, creating the subtle movement and tone through trowelling.
  • Day 6 – Apply the PU (polyurethane) sealer coat, to offer additional protection.
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Whether your project is 50m2 or 500m2, a microcement floor still requires at least 6 days to install.

Therefore, microcement may not be the most cost-effective solution for smaller areas.  However, it does offer a fabulous finish, perfect in both domestic and commercial environments.

Benefits of Microcement:

  • Modern, industrial look and concrete aesthetic
  • Seamless
  • Choice of colour, tone and finish
  • Hygienic and hypoallergenic
  • Anti-slip
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Open Plan Kitchen and Living Area Floor Case Study

A 160m² domestic open plan kitchen, living room and entrance hall installed in a ‘Duo colour blend’ of Fossil 1 and Fossil 3, supplied by Forcrete.

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