Microcement outdoors
Microcement outdoors is an excellent option to obtain a continuous paving, without irregularities and good resistance that integrates with surroundings. It is ideal for covering terraces, gardens, porches or patios with quality finishes.
Its application on outdoor walls and floors makes it possible to cover large areas in a single piece. The functionality leads to modern surfaces that are easy to clean, because the jointless result prevents dirt from accumulating.
It is the perfect material to completely transform the exterior of a home. It allows for innovation in decoration and the creation of personalised spaces that fit to any decorative style.
Why apply microcement outdoors?
- Microcement in exteriors offers high resistance at maximum strength. It is ideal to achieve non-slip paving and surfaces.
- It is a decorative coating resistant to sunlight, chlorine and temperature changes.
- It offers the great hardness to transit and non-transit surfaces.
- Besides its thin thickness, microcement is suitable for applying on exterior surfaces. The hardness makes it very resistant to knocks, cracking and bad weather.
- It is very durable.
- Impermeability: when a sealant is applied, it acquires impermeable properties that make it the perfect material for cladding façades, terraces and stairs.
- Resistance to cold, sun, rain and snow, as well as to high temperatures. Microcement is very hard and does not produce smoke or toxic gases.
- High adherence to any type of substrates.
- It is a guarantee of safety in any exterior renovation projects.
- It can be used to cover walls, shelves or stairs and can be combined with other materials for outdoors.
- Microcement offers the anti-slip surfaces according to the finishes applied. The cladding texture is the key to prevent falls and slips. The rougher the surface is, the less slipping will be.
- It avoid the spread of bacteria, fungi or toxic agents.
- It withstands wear, scratches and is resistant to abrasion.
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Microcement in exteriors: where to apply it?
Microcement in exteriors offers excellent decorative possibilities to completely change the appearance of any surfaces without the need for building work. Below we describe the uses of microcement in outdoor areas:
- It can be applied on floors to present pavements that enhance the broadness of the space. With a new floor, the terrance or porch can be transformed completely.
- It can be applied on cement and tiles without the need to remove the existing flooring, as it is no thicker than 3 millimetres.
- Ready to coat exterior walls and ceilings.
- Applicable on plaster and plasterboard.
- Ideal for spaces that need quick and clean renovation. Perfect for renovating exterior surfaces in a short time.
- Can also be applied on metallic surfaces and result in beautiful decorative finishes.
- Material suitable for covering staircases, which require maximum care. It is a perfect space to achieve highly decorative atmospheres.
Maintenance of outdoor microcement
When applying microcement outdoors, it is essential to take into account the weather conditions. It cannot be applied in raining or snowing days.
The environmental temperatures for application should be between 20 and 25 degrees.
Once it has been applied, wait for 7 days before walking on the microcement floors.
Apply varnish more frequently, because outdoor surfaces are exposed to an environment with more wear and tear due to weather conditions and high temperatures.
Constant cleaning can prevent dirt from accumulating on the coatings, no matter on transit and non-transit surfaces.
Microcement outdoors to create special spaces
Microcement in exteriors shows out special spaces that convey much more than a simple architectural style. Through a homogeneous and waterproof finish, the cladding is given a personal and modern style.
Microcement cladding fits to outdoor spaces, transforming dull and dreary places into sophisticated settings, whether they are horizontal or vertical surfaces.
A flexible material that gives an unspoken message to the entire renovation or refurbishment project with fullest performance. Microcement is the solution to achieve a unique and elegant design in the entrance of a house, garden or terrace.
But are the decorative qualities enough to apply microcement on outdoor surfaces? The answer is yes, because it is one of the most resistant materials for exterior surfaces.
Its high resistance to prevent cracking is the guarantee for highly decorative finishes. Resistance is the glue that unites functionality with the aesthetic options offered by microcement.
Microcement on terraces
The terrace is a highly valued space for relaxing, disconnecting and having direct contact with the outdoors, but usually it is difficult to make the most use of this part of the house. Microcement is a good solution to have a greater broadness with a handcrafted and elegant design.
Microcement has the advantage to fit easily to both large and small spaces. It is an excellent option if the terrace is small or uneven.
It is also a product that can play with different pigments, which allows the most possible personalization than any other coatings.
The application of microcement on terraces offers excellent results because it is highly resistant to water and sudden changes at temperatures.
When applying microcement on terraces, it is important to take into account that the product has the greatest anti-slip property. In MyRevest. MyRock microcement is manufactured for exterior cladding, giving a stone-like appearance.
The application of a sealing varnish will also provide a waterproof protection to reinforce the safety of the surface.
When choosing the thickness, it is important to know how many layers the terrace floor will need. A space where it rains frequently is not the same as an area where it constantly exposes to the sun.