We currently have a large amount of materials that are perfect for the home. Microcement is a fairly modern and recent material that, however, is already part of many homes due to the great functionality that it already has.
El microcement is a great material that can be used on both floors and walls. It has a high quality and a great finish that can also have different shades. We are going to see what this microcement is and how we can use it in our house.
What is microcement
Microcement has a cement base but high performance, since it is mixed with other substances such as polymers, fibers, aerators, accelerators and ultrafine aggregates. All this is what makes the texture of this material so smooth and of such quality. Microcement is used as a surface coating, so it can be applied both on walls and on floors, in a swimming pool or in walk-in showers.
Advantages of microcement
Microcement offers us the great advantage of being able to renew spaces without having to remove the previous surfaces, since adapts to all types of materials. In this way, it can be cheaper to cover a floor or a wall with microcement than to do it with other materials with which we will have to remove what we have, such as tiles or wood.
This microcement is also a material that perfectly withstands humidity without spoiling. That is why it can be used outdoors and also in bathrooms, to create walk-in showers. It is a very resistant material that offers us a long duration.
This cement can also be mix with all kinds of pigments. Although many times we see it in gray tones because it is a basic tone that combines with everything, it is easy to add pigments of all kinds. This gives us a lot of play when creating surfaces because we don't have to limit ourselves to certain shades.
This material also only rises a few millimeters above the surface already existing, so there is no need to remove tiles or whatever we have and the level will not rise much. This makes it ideal to be able to cover any space without there being a great difference.
Microcement in bathrooms
Bathrooms can be perfect spaces to apply the great microcement. As we have said, it is a material that is economical and that can be used in humid places. It is very resistant to water and also has the quality that it is non-slip. This makes it a perfect material to be used in the bathroom area, since it can even be used to create walk-in showers that are very comfortable for the whole family. As it is very resistant and withstands humidity, the entire floor can be made continuously with this material.
Microcement for exteriors
The fact that it is a resistant material that withstands heat and also humidity means that it can be used perfectly outdoors. Thus, it is possible to coat the terrace area to give it a more modern and sophisticated touch. There are also many people who use this material for the pool, both for the coating of the pool itself and for the surrounding area, due to its non-slip properties that make it safer.
Microcement in floors
We may have a floor in our home that we want to completely renovate, providing a much more innovative touch. Well, microcement can help us a lot. It is perfect for put over old floors without having to remove the previous ones and without involving a rise on the ground. As it is non-slip, it is recommended in places such as the kitchen, as it will give us much more security to avoid slipping in case liquids fall. For this same reason, it is perfect if there are children or pets in the house, as it will withstand dirt better. It is easy to maintain and is easy to clean as it is not porous, which is why it is so functional. In addition, if we do not like that gray color so characteristic of cement, we can always add some pigment to the mix to achieve a beautiful tone for the floor.
Microcement in walls
Microcement is used on floors much more frequently. However, it can also be a good material for give it a smooth and quality finish to some old walls. As it has a great resistance we will have walls that will last a long time. The great versatility of the material means that we can use it practically throughout our home. So if we want to renovate a space and we have a reduced budget, we can always get hold of this microcement, which is easy to apply and will last many years without problems.