Up to 10% but generally there is little difference between 5 and 10%. Powdered dyes are far more potent as an integral dye than liquid versions. We recommend that you carry out your own tests with dyes and record and label all your mixes.
How do I clean my microcement floor?
A pH-neutral cleaner is best for decorative concrete flooring. Avoid harsh cleaning products such as ammonia, citrus, bleach, vinegar or pine cleaners because they can react with the concrete and etch the surface. For daily cleaning, it is enough to use water and a mild detergent with a pH above 6. In order to be … Continue reading How do I clean my microcement floor?
Can I use Microcement in the bathroom?
Yes it can be used in bathrooms and wet areas however we recommend you seek our advice or better still training before undertaking such projects.
How many Worktop Premix Kits do I need for my project?
Each Worktop Premix Kit will cover an area of 0.6sqm at a thickness of 20mm. If you are building "lips" or "downstands" around the outer perimeter of the concrete to give your worktop the appearance of a greater thickness do not forget to include these in your area calculations.
How far can the concrete span without support?
As a general rule, lack of support should be avoided in your design. If it cannot, for example for a breakfast bar an overhang or “cantilever” of 200-400mm is fine. For unsupported spans 600-900mm is acceptable but this depends on thickness and fabrication method. To provide additional strengthening to a span, reinforcement mesh can be … Continue reading How far can the concrete span without support?
How do I seal my concrete?
We have a range of sealers and are constantly searching for product improvements. Click on the link below to watch how the sealer is applied. https://youtu.be/fnYi32-Qwrg
Can I round the edges of my concrete worktop?
The simple answer is yes. You have 2 options; 1 Create the rounded edge in the mould 2 Round the edges of the concrete once its been cast by hand-sanding or routing the edges with a diamond brazed profiling cutter (see image below) diamond brazed router bit For option 1 how you build the mould … Continue reading Can I round the edges of my concrete worktop?
What is prefabrication or prefabricated worktops? And what is Cast-In-Place or Insitu?
Prefabricated in the context of worktops means that the worktops are made in moulds offsite. The opposite is Cast In Place or Insitu, where the worktops are cast onto kitchen cupboards for example.
I want to make my own worktops. Should I make them in sections or in one piece?
This depends on the size and configuration of your project. Any lengths of worktop over about 3 metres will need to be in sections or you are prefabricating your worktops and then installing them. If you want a seamless continuous effect you will need to cast the concrete in place or insitu. Bear in mind … Continue reading I want to make my own worktops. Should I make them in sections or in one piece?
My concrete has stained. How do I fix it?
Concrete will stain if it is not maintained and spillages are not cleaned off and left. That said all is not lost and stains can be removed and repaired. Assuming that the concrete has not been waxed and the underlying sealer has at partially failed, often saturating an area that has suffered a stain will … Continue reading My concrete has stained. How do I fix it?