How to apply Microcement Step by Step

[@LVanessaMoreira]

Can I have one price list, please. I liked your work!!!

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hi there! We don't have a price list, all of our products are available on our website :)

[@Shanidar1]

It would be nice to know how you'd go repairing a corner chip....or long term wear in a high traffic location.

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hi there! Repairs, surface preparation, and after-care are all topics covered in our Microcement courses but we'll make a note for a future video! Thanks, Impera Italia

[@londonvenetian]

The video is really useful, but undertaking the course as I did is vital if you want to produce high quality results. The video is great for recapping what you cover in the Microcement course at Impera Italia

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hi there! We are very happy you took the course with us! We absolutely agree, taking the course is the best option for those who want to be able to apply it as good as possible, and the video can always serve as guide if somethings were forgotten.

[@keithwynne3038]

Yes it’s great to refresh the memory from the course keep posting videos of all your products as there is a lot of products and techniques to remember great product to use

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hi there! Thank you for your comment, we hope to edit much more of these tutorials in the future! We are very happy you found the video helpful, we hope you enjoyed the course and that this tutorial helped to keep the knowledge fresh! Thanks, Impera Italia

[@Pang-nn4eq]

What kind of waterproofing system to use when using microcement for bathrooms?

[@MaxKurth-cs8dt]

Won’t matter need a primer coat , we use mapelastic smart which is cementitous

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hi there! This is a really good question. There are countless ways to go about the build-up of the substrate before applying micro cement. One very important feature, which has become a common mistake, is that people don't understand that micro cement is only designed to be water resistant from the front, where the resin sealer is applied. This mean that the build-up should be done in a way, that protects the integrity of the micro cement base coat, as well as the substrate it is connected to. For this reason, we always recommend using water resistant boards or panels, as well as adequately tanking the space. The precise method is really down to the specialist carrying out the work. Thanks, Impera Italia

[@warrenhaney6038]

Absolutely brilliant! So well explained.. thankyou 😊

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hi there! Thank you so much, we hope you found it useful!

[@kchandrashekarshetty4774]

Very helpful information

[@MarioCvetanovski]

Hi do you have more photos of the black bathroom by atelier di venice

[@zainmeree6788]

Nice work.. what city you in Italy?

[@singermatthews2255]

Hi, thanks so much for making this video, it’s so amazing ! I love your work and technique. Can you tell me what products you are using ? I followed your Instructions and it didn’t come out with the same consistency . Mine looks more patchy / streaky, whereas yours looks cohesive and perfect. What exact brand products are using and what brand color are you mixing it and how are you mixing it ? I appreciate your help so much , thank you !!!! I am going to post a picture so you can see what I mean and hopefully you can lend some advise!

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hi there! If you send us an email with some images of your application to [e-mail], we should be able to help and offer some guidance! We can also send you some links to the exact material so you can take a look. Hope to hear from you soon!

[@singermatthews2255]

@@ImperaItaliaOnline You're AMAZING! Thank you so much, sending an email right now. Keep in mind I am in the USA so if you can also recommend good products I can get here that would be superb, as I believe my guys were using Surcrete, not exactly sure of their technique or how they did it but it didn't come out like yours! I appreciate your help so much!

[@maggseb]

On which kind of walls do you apply this? Is this good for showers?

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hi there! Microcement can be applied to almost any surface, provided that it is solid enough. There are different primers available, depending on the absorption of the substrate. The main advatange of microcement is that due to its resin sealer, it is water resistant once applied, meaning that yes, you can have it in showers. You can even apply it on floors. To make it an even more attractive option, it can be applied on top of existing tiles, without needing to remove them. We hope this helps! Thanks, Impera Italia

[@ilana3122]

Thank you for the informative video! Do you know if the primer can be applied directly onto an already painted wall? Or if the wall needs to have the paint sandblasted off first?

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hi there! Microcement can be applied to a lot of different substrates including painted surfaces, you just need to make sure to use the right primer :)

[@ThuyVu-ne9dw]

Your video was fantastic and helpful. I followed the tutorial exactly as you did, and it turned out great. However, I encountered a problem: after applying the finishing coat and leaving it for 24 hours, the coat faded away when I turned on the hot water. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could explain and help me fix this issue.

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hey there! We are very happy you liked the video! It could have been several reasons, so it's best if you email to [e-mail] and they can help connect you to a technician. Thanks, Impera Italia

[@ricardogunnz2]

Please vent the area really well when applying the top coat, i learned it the hard way as i went almost blind for a solid 2 days.

[@ninaelwart9460]

Holy crap that must have been scary!

[@christophercook9745]

@@ninaelwart9460 it was

[@meganfoxbf]

what is so good about micro cement?

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hi there! Microcement is great product for a modern, seamless finish for bathrooms, worktops and floors. It's a very popular alternative to tiles. It's also a bespoke finish made for your project, which means the colour, the texture and the overall style/application of the product can be customised. Aside from the competitive pricing, its versatility is a great advantage! The main factor for the decision making however, is its simple, on-trend look. From what we see, it's what most people are after. Thanks, Impera Italia

[@XristoPR]

super helpfulk

[@GenoLoma]

For this small project you demonstrated, what was the total amount of time taken from start to finish? Are we talking a few days, or more like a couple of weeks (not including the recommended 21 day final set time)?

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hi Gene! Thank you for your question, I can tell you that this entire application took us 4 days. It is worth knowing that as we were in a fairly confined space, we were able to control the temperature very well and keep it at around 25-30C. The main factor to take into account is always drying times between coats which can affect the overall length of the project.

[@ethangray9153]

A very well explained video, 🙏

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hi there! Thank you so much, we hope it helped!

[@Tonymatteoyayo]

Ive see alot not using mash why is that very nice video

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hi there! You are right, many people don't use mesh. In theory, you can get away without the mesh, provided that you have a substrate that is guaranteed not to crack. In the UK, due to the way in which most places are built, there is almost always some kind of movement of the substrate, which can lead to cracking. The base coat alone is not enough to stop this. You need the mesh to give you the tension strength. It is down to every applicator to understand the surface they are working on, and make the necessary judgement. We hope this helps! Thanks, Impera Italia

[@richardseifried7574]

What is Atomo?

[@Dariotti_art]

Microfibre mini roller midium for finishing

[@richardseifried7574]

I want to see somebody make a rounded (3/4 inch radius_) corner.

[@ricobordarais1537]

Not one in simples term.

[@TonyG-no3zn]

Material and labour cost for this must be ridiculous?? So much work involved and doesn't look anything special.. am I missing something?

[@TheAajsanchez]

Might be worth it for a slick look on a floor or a shower, but for dry wall application I would just go with a lime paint.

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hi there! The prices vary based on location, size of project, finish...etc. This is just a very standard application we are showing here. The beauty of microcement is that it is bespoke made for your project, which means you choose the colour, pattern, texture and even whether you want a matt or glossy finish. It can seem expensive, but in fact the cost of the application is comparable that of tiles. Thanks, Impera Italia

[@ImperaItaliaOnline]

Hi there! Microcement is definitely the kind of product we recommend for wet room areas, floors (residential), and worktops. It's impossible to compare it to lime paint, as microcement is a coating system that was meant to offer a more resistant finish. This is a very simple application we are showing here, so it doesn't do justice to just how far microcement can go as a bespoke, water resistant finish. If you are interested in a simple, cost-effective product that gives a minimalistic finish, we recommend our Concrete Paint for a textured look and Lime Eco for lime paint, or as a limewash finish. Thanks, Impera Italia

[@farque4849]

Guys are charging $300 a metre in south australia for this

[@Shanidar1]

It's a fad, like venitian plaster. What they don't tell you in the video is how impossible it is to repair. A cracked tile can be replaced...this stuff....yeah good luck maintaining your 'bespoke' look. And no, it's not as tough as the sellers want you to believe.

[@mrromeor5994]

i apreciate ur work to explain everithing , but u are to slow man ,, dont me undestand worng !! 🙂

[@arol-main]

Good practices, but yoy make terrible in a way of being artistic, final product wouldn't be accepted by clients where i live at. :) no decorative purpose i see in it. Or in general.

[@ConnyAndersson-cd9hk]

O Pp

[@paulleech2443]

What a load of crap ,, why use the trowel upside down