Bathroom finishing it no longer means only laborious laying of tiles and grouting. There is more and more talk about a modern solution that is not only stylish, but also functional. Forget about cleaning dirty grout. Choose microcement in your bathroom – a modern material that will give you a smooth surface with unlimited arrangement possibilities.
Microcement, by definition, is a type of thin-layer mortar intended for surface finishing. Compared to regular cement, it has the addition of polymer resins, which make it more adhesive and flexible.
It is applied to the wall by hand — layer by layer, ultimately reaching a thickness of usually 2-3 mm. In the end, enough is enough protect it with a special polyurethane varnish, so that it can serve for many years. Due to its specificity and water resistance after painting, it is perfect for use in the shower and around the bathtub.
Microcement can be safely placed on walls, floors and other surfaces in areas exposed to moisture. It looks extremely modern and definitely fits into the trend of minimalism. Interestingly, according to many interior designers, microcement is a good solution visually enlarge the space of a small bathroom.
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Microcement is a solution that is gaining the attention of an increasing number of Poles who are renovating or finishing their bathrooms. One of the biggest advantages of this solution is no unruly joints, which are unfortunately a perfect space for dirt and mold to accumulate. Anyone who has ever scrubbed dirty joints will certainly appreciate the flat surface without unnecessary joints.
Another advantage is moisture resistance, which is extremely important in the context of rooms characterized by high air humidity, as well as resistance to getting wet. Once properly varnished, it is completely resistant to water, steam and moisture.
Moreover, it is an extremely universal solution that can be placed on almost any surface, both on the floor and on the walls. Gives you a chance to a quick metamorphosis in the spirit of modernity, minimalism and great aesthetics. The “loft style” effect fits perfectly into interior design trends that have been prevailing for many years.
Despite appearances, it is not unpleasant and “cold to the touch”. In this respect, it is no different from ceramic tiles. In addition conducts heat very wellso it is perfect for underfloor heating.
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Like most solutions, microcement also has some advantages disadvantages that are worth being aware of when choosing this bathroom finish. First of all, it is execution time and precision. Not everyone can apply microcement because: this requires the hand of a specialist. Experience and appropriate tools are important so that the microcement does not crack and is well applied and varnished. Since the process itself involves several stages that require drying, it usually takes several days.
This solution is still not the cheapest, which is why is classified as “premium”. However, it depends on the size, quality of the material, complexity and location. Therefore the cost of laying microcement may range from several to even several dozen thousand PLN. And although it is more expensive compared to the cheapest tiles from the market, it is comparable to expensive, large-format stoneware tiles.
