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Introduction of Micro Concrete
Micro concrete is a cement based coating used to apply on rough surface. It provides final finish surface. It also also known as MicroConcrete.
See the below image of micro concrete wall coating.
It is used for different types of surfaces such as brick and wood to achieve the look and feel of concrete with a weight and cost fraction of real concrete. It is inexpensive way to achieve an aesthetic finish.
The thickness of the micro concrete coating is ranges between 2 to 3 mm. The surface of the material is anti-slip, anti-mildew, hygienic and anti-fouling. Therefore, it is ideal for bathrooms, kitchens and floors.
Micro Concrete is very popular design product. This allows designers to create tangible aesthetics that would otherwise not be possible at a fraction of the cost of using traditional materials.
Surface Preparation for Micro Concrete
The surface to which the microcleats will be applied is first prepared. This includes washing, sweeping, removing dust, dirt, gravel and chemicals. Water, acid, or water jets can be used to clean concrete surfaces. Corroded material and rebar must be cleaned and coated before micro-concrete is applied.
Different Uses of Micro Concrete
- Applicable on ceramic, porcelain, marble, mosaics and tiles (with out the want to break)
- It has a comparable appearance to that of polished concrete, however with little thickness
- Suitable for locations with excessive visitors
- Bathrooms, kitchens, and all rooms withinside the residence
- Allows for on – sight concrete protection
Key Advantages of Micro Concrete
- Provides an alternative to polished concrete because of comparable aesthetics and texture
- Due to its hardness and resistance it’s miles appropriate for excessive visitors regions
- Suitable for under-ground heating.
- Low thickness
- Easy to smooth
- Highly immune to UV Rays
- Can be carried out to bathrooms, kitchens, stairwells, furniture, facades, partitions and any room withinside the residence
- Provides a unbroken finish (no want for enlargement gaps)
- Allows for custom designs:
- Quick to apply, and appropriate for foot visitors after a brief time-frame
- Low maintenance, and may consequently be used to update conventional flooring, e.g. timber
- MicroConcrete gives a better slip-resistance than MicroCement
- Can be carried out over different linings along with ceramic, porcelain, marble, mosaics, tiles, concrete, mortar, and plaster.