Microcement is becoming a popular choice for surfaces, especially commercial floors. Microcement is a type of concrete usually used for exterior cladding. It is made from cement, sand and water, which are mixed together using a machine to produce an extremely fine-grained material. Microcement can be applied directly to the wall or it can be used as an adhesive to hold other materials such as glass or wood onto the wall surface.
The main advantage of microcement over traditional concrete is that it produces less waste because it does not require any formwork or reinforcement. This means that it can be used for curved or complex surfaces that would normally require expensive scaffolding.
Manufacturers claim that microcement has excellent thermal insulating properties and reduces heat loss through walls by up to 50%. These properties make it ideal for use in conservatories and sun rooms where temperature control is important.
The use of microcement has become more popular in recent years because people are now looking for a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional concrete that can be installed quickly and easily. This product also has many benefits such as:
- It requires less energy to produce
- It can be made using recycled materials
- The material has sustainable qualities
- The product doesn’t require any harmful chemicals or additives during production (which means it can also be recycled at the end of its lifespan)
Advantages of Microcement from Stucco
Lightweight. Microcement is about 30 percent lighter than concrete and about 1/3 lighter than traditional cement-based flooring. This makes it easier to install and more convenient to move around.
Easy to repair or replace damaged sections. If a section of your microcement flooring needs replacing, you can easily remove it and install a new section. You don’t need to jackhammer or cut into your flooring; just pull out the old piece and pop in the new one.
Durable and long lasting. The finish on microcement makes it resistant to most types of damage, including scratches, dents, stains, and graffiti. Unlike some other types of flooring materials, microcement doesn’t need maintenance or refinishing after years of use because it’s designed to withstand heavy use for many years without losing its original appearance or functionality.
Microcement is produced by crushing fly ash — the fine powder left over after coal is burned — into small particles that are then mixed with water and other ingredients to form a paste-like substance. The paste is poured into molds where it hardens into blocks of concrete that weigh about half as much as traditional concrete blocks do. These blocks can be used just like regular concrete blocks but are more porous than traditional ones, which makes them stronger, more durable and better able to withstand moisture damage and cracking over time.
