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SoftLux KITCHEN MICROCEMENT
Each kit contains the amount needed to apply two coats of microcement, two coats of sealer and two coats of varnish.
AVAILABLE COLORS
White
Grey
Rock
Ash
Beige
Ocean
Greige
Pearl
Hemp
Slate
Tuscany
Ochre
Almond
Sage BrunThickness | Trowel | Water | Resistance | Maintenance | Advanced protection | Color Variation |
Two 1 mm layers
| Applied with a trowel
| Water resistant
| fire-resistant
|
easy to clean with mild, eco-friendly products
| Antibacterial
| V2 - V3
|
Kitchen microcement
A kit to enhance your home
EXCELLENT ADHERENCE !
VERY RESISTANT, DURABLE !
Physical properties
Specifications
- COV 0 g/L
- pH 11
- Density 1.28 kg /L
Resistance
- Chemical resistance: excellent
- Abrasion resistance: ASTM D4060 (concrete wheel H22, 1000 cycles) – 0.80 g (loss)
- Durability: very high
Composition
Main component: Portland cement
Recommended substrates
The substrate must be sound and stable
- MDF
- HDF
- Gypsum,
- Paint wall
- Concrete
- Masonite
- Ceramic
- Laminate
- Melamine
See instructions for ceramic and melamine surfaces
Flexibility
On HDF 3.2 mm (1/8''), minimum cylinder diameter D > 305 mm (12'')
Strength after 30 days: > 25 MPa
Technical data
Coverage
Available formats
- 4,5 kg : covers approx. 35 to 45 sq. ft.
- 8 kg : covers approx. 50 to 65 sq. ft.
- 12 kg : covers approx. 75 to 90 sq. ft.
- 18 kg : covers approx. 110 to 130 sq. ft.
Conservation
Shelf life 2 years (when the bucket is tightly closed and stored in a dry place)
Application tools & cleaning
- Trowel or taping knife
- Clean tools with water
Usage
- Drying time (may vary depending on conditions) :
- To the touch: 1 to 3 hours
- Recoating:
- 4 hours
- Light foot traffic: 12 hours
- Storage conditions: between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 85°F); avoid humidity
- Mix ratio: 1 kg of microcement to 200 ml of additive
- Working time (pot life): approximately 30 minutes
Kit contents
Each kit includes:
- Microcement mortar
- Additive
- Protective sealer
- Protective varnish
Includes the necessary amount to apply two layers of microcement, two layers of sealer, and two layers of varnish.
Indoor application for humid environments in the kitchen.
Countertop
Backsplash
Worktop
KITCHEN MICROCEMENT APPLICATION STEPS
Step 1
Prepare the surface
(it must be smooth, sound, and waterproof)
Step 2
Apply two layers of microcement (1 mm each)
Drying time between layers
Minimum 6 hours
Step 3
Sand the surface with 80 to 100 grit, then vacuum.
Sanding is only intended to lightly smooth the surface.
Step 4
Apply two coats of penetrating sealer
Drying time :
- Minimum 6 hours between coats
- 24 hours after the final coat
Step 5
Apply two coats of polyurethane varnish
Apply using a lint-free velvet roller.
Allow 24 hours between coats
