SoftLux bathroom 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 BrunBATHROOM MICROCEMENT
SoftLux
A kit to elevate your shower
EXCELLENT ADHERENCE
VERY RESISTANT, DURABLE !
Layer thickness | Trowel | Water | Résistance | 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
|
Physical properties
Specifications
- VOC 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
Conservation
Durée de conservation de la poudre : 2 ans (lorsque le seau est bien fermé et stocké dans un endroit sec)
Recommended substrates
The substrate must be sound and stable
- Ceramic
- Fibrociment
See instructions for ceramic
Flexibility
On HDF 3.2 mm (1/8''), minimum cylinder diameter D > 305 mm (12'') Strength after 30 days: > 25 MPa
Tehcnical 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.
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.
Interior application for damp locations
Bathroom
Traditional shower
Italian Shower
Bathtub surround
BATHROOM 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.
The 2 coats must be spaced 24 hours apart.
