Microcement floors and wall finishes in Tenerife
Rustic microcement: creativity and durability
Renovating your home in Tenerife with microcement is a smart choice if you want to update your spaces with an elegant, seamless and highly durable finish. The material resists damp and is perfect for the Canary Islands climate. It is applied over existing surfaces without major building work, so the renovation is quick, clean and cost-effective. Microcement also comes in a wide range of textures and colours, ideal for renewing floors, bathrooms, kitchens, terraces and walls in a contemporary, minimalist style.
1. Scope of supply
Supply and application of seamless, high-strength microcement floors and wall finishes on interior vertical and horizontal surfaces, in line with the project drawings and specifications.
2. Preparing the substrate
•Checking the flatness, stability and cleanliness of the existing substrate.
•Repairing cracks or irregularities with epoxy resins or repair mortars.
•Applying a primer suited to the substrate (concrete, ceramic tiles, plasterboard, etc.).
•Laying fibreglass mesh where needed to ensure stability and prevent micro-cracks.
3. Applying the microcement system
•Spreading the base layer (microbase) in two coats, with sanding in between.
•Applying the finishing microcement (microfine) in 1–2 coats depending on the required texture (smooth, medium, non-slip).
•Final sanding and hand finishing according to the planned design.
4. Sealing and protection
•Applying a two-component polyurethane resin or a protective varnish that is highly resistant to abrasion and liquids.
•Available finishes: matt, satin or gloss.
•Drying and curing times as per the technical data sheet.
5. Required technical characteristics
•Total system thickness: 2–3 mm.
•Waterproof (with sealer).
•High mechanical and chemical resistance.
•Easy to clean and maintain.
•Suitable for bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, stairs, walls and built-in furniture.
6. Included in this item
•All materials (primer, mesh, microbase, microfine, protective resins).
•Tools, sanding and protection of adjacent surfaces.
•A preliminary colour/texture sample if requested by the site manager.
7. Measurement and valuation
Measured in finished m², including corners, edges and special areas.
