Microcement
Decopast Ready Mix Microcement
About this product
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What it's for
- Ready-to-use paste microcement: no mixing on site.
- High hardness and flexibility, for smoothing and finishing floors and walls.
- Base: smoothing coats. Fino: homogeneous, slightly textured finish for high-traffic floors. Extra Fino: smooth, slightly stuccoed finish.
- Over concrete, ceramic, terrazzo and rigid mortars. Indoor and outdoor.
Key specs
| Pack sizes | 20 kg. |
|---|---|
| Grades | Base, Fino, Extra Fino. |
| Coats | Two of each grade, 1–3 mm each. |
| Coverage per coat | Base: 0.8–1 kg/m². Fino: 0.3–0.5 kg/m². Extra Fino: 0.2–0.3 kg/m². |
| Mixing | Ready to use. Keep the lid on: the paste hardens in air. |
| Drying and recoat | Time between coats depends on technique, temperature and humidity. Sand 12 hours after the last coat with a random-orbital sander. |
| Application | Metal or plastic trowel. |
| Cleaning | Water, straight after use. Once hardened it only comes off mechanically. |
| Storage and shelf life | Closed original pack in a dry, ventilated place at 10–25 °C, away from heat and direct sun. Use within 1 year of manufacture. |
| Safety data sheet | Safety data sheets |
How to use
Prepare and prime
The surface must be fully cured (cement: 28 days), sound, clean and dry, with no cracks, oil or grease. Prepare it mechanically (milling or diamond grinding). Prime cement, ceramic, terrazzo or marble with two coats of Primer 541.
Apply
Trowel two coats of Base, then two coats of Fino or Extra Fino.
Sand and seal
Sand 12 hours after the last coat, then seal with Hydrolaca and an Estilpur varnish. Sealing is required.
You'll also need
Primer 5411L · 5Lfrom £30.00Two coats to prime the surface first.
Hydrolaca1L · 5Lfrom £30.00First seal over the finished microcement.
Estilpur 1C1L · 5Lfrom £34.80Varnish over Hydrolaca. Estilpur DV and PU20 also suit.
FAQ
Does it need mixing?
No. Decopast comes ready to use. Keep the lid closed, as it hardens in air.
Does it have to be sealed?
Yes. Every Decopast finish must be sealed with Hydrolaca and then varnished with an Estilpur varnish.
Which grade do I need?
Base to smooth the surface, then Fino or Extra Fino as the finish coats.
Can it go over tiles?
Yes, over ceramic and terrazzo. Prepare the surface mechanically and prime it with two coats of Primer 541.
When can I sand it?
12 hours after the last coat, with a random-orbital sander. Hand sanding is not recommended.
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