All about microcement

You can apply microcement or concrete stucco in the living room, kitchen, bathroom and even on your terrace.
At V-Sure, we recently started offering Perfect Mineral Deco.
This is a budget and user-friendly alternative for microcement or concrete stucco applications.
Discover the pros and cons of this system here.

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What are the colors available for Perfect Mineral Deco?

Perfect Mineral Deco S

Perfect Mineral Deco M

Perfect Mineral Deco exists in 6 different basic colors. You will receive the Perfect Mineral Deco directly colored. This means you don't have to worry about how and with what pigment you should do this. Coloring the Perfect Mineral Deco is done with special color pigments that guarantee opacity and UV resistance. Here we use our own developed colors that have been carefully composed at the request of various interior designers.

When calculating your usage, try to take into account the exact quantities you will need. It can happen that in your enthusiasm you will use more than you first thought. Don't worry, since we always work with the same 6 basic colors, there is no risk of color difference. By using different shades in your color, you can create beautiful marble or concrete look effects.

Why finish with microcement?

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Perfect Mineral Deco M

Microcement or concrete stucco has gained huge popularity in recent years as one of the applications for walls, floors and other surfaces in private homes. Thanks to the easy and safe application of Perfect Mineral Deco, you obtain the best results. By choosing Perfect Mineral Deco already colored, you can seamlessly finish small as well as large surfaces quickly.

Another advantage of the Perfect Mineral Deco is the elasticity of the material. This allows the Perfect Mineral Deco to sympathize with the expansion and contraction of your subfloor. So underfloor heating under your PU cast floor and using Perfect Mineral Deco as a finish is, perfectly possible. Also several surfaces such as wood, concrete or even old tiles can be used with the Perfect Mineral Deco. Each surface requires its own specific primer or pre-treatment, but you can easily finish it with Perfect Mineral Deco. In most cases a top layer is not used. Nevertheless, the top coat will improve the wear resistance and UV resistance of your outdoor applications. Perfect for your living room floor to extend all the way to your patio.

The disadvantage of Perfect Mineral Deco is that it is not suitable for high traffic applications and therefore not ideal to apply in industrial applications such as gymnasiums or public areas.

Advantages and disadvantages of Perfect Mineral Deco summarized

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Perfect Mineral Deco M

Advantages Perfect Mineral Deco	Disadvantages Perfect Mineral Deco
Available in 6 colors	Not recommended in industrial applications
Suitable for combination with underfloor heating	Sensitive to humidity with permanent exposure to water
Can be used on any surface	Good preparation of the surface needed
Wear-resistant and UV-resistant	More likely to wear out without a top coat
Perfect for people with allergies	Experience required for texture application
Low maintenance

Perfect Mineral Deco in concrete look

Perfect Mineral Deco S

Perfect Mineral Deco M

Looking for a floor or wall in a concrete look? Then you can use Perfect Mineral Deco which we have colored in different shades of gray to achieve a super nice concrete look.

The technique itself is relatively simple. You apply the first rough coat with the M variant in one base color to a large area of the surface to be treated. Then you sand that section down with sandpaper, removing the sharp points. By using fairly coarse sandpaper, you can quickly set the entire surface to the desired texture. You apply the next coats of Perfect Mineral Deco in the same way, this time in the S variant and in a different shades of gray each time. This creates the desired concrete look.

You apply the same technique to create a marble effect, using light shades with some dark lines incorporated. You do not need to apply a varnish or top coat if there is no need for extra protection against wear and tear or UV. Sanding achieves the desired smoothness of your surface.

Microcement with rustic look

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Perfect Mineral Deco M

Every living area has its own charm and atmosphere. When you want to create a rustic style, it is best to use the right color combination with Perfect Mineral Deco and your PU cast floor. Due to the possibility of having your PU cast floor delivered in almost any RAL color, you can use this to your advantage.

Perfect Mineral Deco in rustic style requires soft and warm colors. You can achieve this by using off-white or beige tones, combined with a red or brown color shade. A taupe color is also available. This allows you to match the Perfect Mineral Deco seamlessly with a parquet or wooden floor.

Microcement is affordable

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Perfect Mineral Deco M

Perfect Mineral Deco is more price competitive than traditional systems. This is because Perfect Mineral Deco is composed so that you can apply it extremely quickly and easily. This limits the working time and keeps the price attractive for both professionals and private users. As a result, Perfect Mineral Deco is much more cost-effective than any other concrete stucco or Mortex system.

With Perfect Mineral Deco, there is a price gap between an interior or exterior application. The need to apply a primer and top coat contribute to this price difference.

Review any price offers carefully. Keep the price per square meter (sq. ft.) on your offer in mind. This is determined by the consumption of the material. To deliver a low price, some contractors reduce the thickness of the layer and therefore the quality of the microcement. The recommended consumption depends on the type of grain to be applied. If you respect the minimum layer thickness, your microcement will last several years.

Perfect Mineral Deco in the bathroom

Perfect Mineral Deco S

Perfect Mineral Deco M

A finish with Perfect Mineral Deco in your bathroom creates a unique look and can be applied to both the floor and walls. Perfect Mineral Deco in the bathroom can be completely seamless in the walk-in shower and on the walls. Underfloor heating can also be used in combination with Perfect Mineral Deco on a PU cast floor.

Water and steam are no problem at all. Thanks to the perfect waterproofing of this material, you are guaranteed to be leak-free for several years. If you want Perfect Mineral Deco to continue in your walk-in shower, it is best to provide it with an anti-slip layer, in places where necessary.

Microcement in your living room

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Perfect Mineral Deco M

Microcement or concrete stucco in your home is not only beautiful, it is also easy to maintain and extremely durable. Microcement has been used more and more in recent years in renovations or when installing a tasteful and durable finish in bathrooms and living spaces.

The unique thing about this product is the combination of colors and the structure you can give to the whole thing. Which means that, on the one hand, you can opt for a rather plain and clean finish or, on the other hand, a rougher finish with visible structures.

With Perfect Mineral Deco in the living room, you can create the ideal look that best suits your interior. Thanks to the elasticity of Perfect Mineral Deco, you can use underfloor heating and apply it to almost any surface. The Perfect Mineral Deco is extremely easy to maintain and highly resistant to most household products, such as oil, wine, carbonated drinks and soaps.

What are the disadvantages of microcement?

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The disadvantages of microcement are quite limited. Still, there are some things to consider if you choose to get started with this product yourself.

Due to the elasticity of the Perfect Mineral Deco, its hard-wearing properties are limited. For instance, over time, dog and cat nails can leave their mark. Areas around chairs and surfaces that you often slide over will also show signs of wear faster. You can prevent these marks by using a UV-resistant top coat. This top coat not only protects your Perfect Mineral Deco from discoloration caused by UV rays, but also gives it a wear-resistant protective layer.

When installing the Perfect Mineral Deco, it is important to prepare properly. Here, the subfloor is extremely important. The flatter the surface, the more beautiful the result of your Perfect Mineral Deco will be. Allow enough time to prepare your substrate and work on your surface.

The Perfect Mineral Deco is sensitive to humidity during application. If you install the Perfect Mineral Deco in a space that is freshly been plastered, it is best to let it dry completely first. It is also better to work on a dry day and not a rainy and drizzling morning.

What are the costs when installing microcement?

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Perfect Mineral Deco M

Usually, the cost of microcement or concrete stucco is higher than a regular wall paint offered on the market. This is because microcement is composed of several high-quality raw materials. This makes the price slightly higher than standard paint systems.

It is important to first make an overview of all your requirements and expectations of your microcement. And to take the necessary preparation into account.

What type of surface will you be working on?
Is it a newly laid surface and is this surface flat enough or are there holes and unevenness that you might be able to fill first with a smoothing compound or putty? Or does it concern a shower wall? You can then decide to save costs, a lot of dust andtime by leaving the existing surface as it is and apply Perfect Mineral Deco directly to it.

What about seams on a wood surface?
Perhaps you have timber trimmed your bathroom or wet room. In this case, you will first need to seal the seams or joins of your wooden boards with a layer of liquid polyester and fiberglass. Next, you can finish on this with the Perfect Mineral Deco.

Which tools should I use?
Good tools are definitely worth the investment. Furthermore, it is advisable not to save on product so you don't have to risk running short of product during the job, preventing you from finishing everything properly in one go.

Where do I go for more info and prices on Perfect Mineral Deco?

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Perfect Mineral Deco M

We welcome you on appointment at the Experience Center of V-Sure in Lier. Our product specialist will be happy to answer all your questions and comments.

By the way, did you know that we also provide personal training on how to work with Perfect Mineral Deco for both private individuals and professionals.

Are you planning to renovate your existing home or are you building? Then V-Sure can also assist you with product information or project guidance on the installation of a cast floor and the use of Perfect Mineral Deco.

You can call with all your questions at +32 3 489 28 28.
Book your appointment here.