Microcement Bathroom: How to Apply from Start to Finish

If you have been considering microcement for your shower - this video is for you!
In this video, I dive into microcement and how you can use it in a shower versus tile. I share the step-by-step process of applying microcement, the amount of time it took me to get this whole bathroom done, cost, and how to clean. Microcement is durable, versatile, and incredibly stylish. I chose to go this route because of the organic look and easy maintenance.
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You can follow along on this bathroom renovation here: • Bathroom Remodel
Link to You Can DIY's Microcement Tutorial: • Microcement for Beginn...
Tools used for this project:
Dewalt Drill: rivr.link/TDM-ZdtbXC
Mixing Attachment: rivr.link/TDM-xRPQct
6" Drywall Knife: rivr.link/TDM-Rrh_77
2" Chip Brush: creatoriq.cc/4c9qyIa
Foam Roller (Set of 2): creatoriq.cc/3VLUa8G
Small Paint Tray: creatoriq.cc/3RzYrcD
Materials:
Surecrete Surespray: rivr.link/TDM-qYHm96
Surecrete XS Color Pigment Pack: rivr.link/TDM-ojyxRW
Surecrete XS 327 (Primer and Sealer): rivr.link/TDM-Q1AHR0
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[@CySlamaJamaSportsCards]

Wow! Very impressive. Strong work 💪🏻

[@texasdiymama]

Thank you! 😊

[@missmiafab]

very nice! inspriing!

[@texasdiymama]

Thank you! 😊

[@tlit3284]

❤thank you so much for video !!!!

[@texasdiymama]

you're welcome! :)

[@yanetgarciabustamante753]

great video!

[@texasdiymama]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Microcement is the finish in my Dad's 1948 house. Seems to have been a popular finish in the old days.

[@texasdiymama]

That’s awesome! It’s such a cool texture!

[@ajcarrico1]

Absolutely lovely. What are you doing for the floor?

[@texasdiymama]

Thank you! Will be installing tile! 😊

[@theholisticchick2841]

Beautiful job and you explain it so well! I have done my upstairs shower surround and tomorrow I'll do the second coat on my master bath shower. I used Microtek along with some bigger trowels. Each time I do it, it's different consistence and I do a different technique for some reason.

[@texasdiymama]

Thank you! I just ordered microtek because I want to try it to compare! This is definitely a learning process. How are you liking it so far?

[@theholisticchick2841]

@@texasdiymama I loved the first coat. The second coat was hard to put on with the larger trowel I was using (the one that Jenna Sue used). When I started using the 6" trowel like you used (thank you!), it looked better. Overall I am pleased. I may do our bathroom countertop as well. It's a new construction, so I won't be be able to actually use it for a few months.

[@texasdiymama]

@@theholisticchick2841 thats awesome!

[@tlit3284]

Can you explain how you waterproof your bathroom. I’m going to start remodeling my shower and really don’t know from what to start. Thank you so much.

[@texasdiymama]

Sure. It honestly depends on what material you use. Schluter Kerdi board, which is the material I used for this project, is already waterproof on its own. However, the seams are not (anywhere you butt 2 boards together). So for example, in this case the corners and where the shower niche was installed, I had to add modified thin set and kerdi band, which is the product you use to basically seal all seams. I can link the video where I talk about how I did that. Other materials use different products to seal seams, depending on what material you choose to go with. In a shower you cannot use drywall. You need to use something like Kerdi board, cement board, go board, etc.

[@texasdiymama]

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[@tlit3284]

Can you tell me on what surface you put Microcement? Thank you 🙏🏻

[@texasdiymama]

I put it directly on drywall and directly over kerdi foam board.

[@jackieevans5074]

What roller type did you use for sealer?

[@texasdiymama]

A 4” foam roller 😊

[@tlit3284]

Can you put links to primer and seller please. Thank you ❤

[@texasdiymama]

Links are in the description! :). The sealer and primer are the same. It is the XS 327 product.

[@missmiafab]

does it get dirty? given its white

[@texasdiymama]

Not at all! 😊 The sealer is pretty smooth so everything slides off with water. And easy to wipe down!

[@tonycortez8556]

I don’t like this product cementec or smartcrete is a much much better option

[@texasdiymama]

I've only recently learned of smartcrete. I haven't tried it but it's hard to go wrong with microcement, period. :)

[@Mrconcretecoatings]

White portland cement, marble dust, acrylic polymer ( milk) and recycled glass or quartz sand. Simple stuff

[@robert.wigley]

I've no idea why anyone would want to do this to their walls. It looks like a really bad render or plastering job.

[@texasdiymama]

Haha. . .it's definitely not a look for everyone. :) Thankfully it's in my house and I love it!

[@garybaine8818]

Sorry but your wall looks a mess

[@texasdiymama]

Haha….that’s cool! You don’t have to like it. 😊 I do!

[@cloudhidden00]

Its a product issue. CimentArt is the complete opposite of what you are seeing in the Surecrete.

[@texasdiymama]

@@cloudhidden00 What's a product issue?