Installing A Micro Coat Concrete Floor

Part 3 of this how to install concrete micro topping over gypsum sub floor video demonstrates the application of the top coats and sealer coats.

Installing a micro coat concrete floor.

If you are installing a locking or floating floor not attached to the subfloor just make sure that the subfloor is clean. Faqs is a polished concrete floor expensive. Can be resurfaced with concrete microtopping skraffino. With the look and feel of concrete most cannot believe this micro concrete is so thin and lightweight.

Rolled on in multiple layers epoxy coatings create seamless stretches of flooring that withstand grease scuffing moisture and chemicals. After the micro topping dries you can color it with h c semi transparent decorative concrete stain h c infusion acid stain or h c acetone dye stain. With a thickness of only 1 up to 4mm you do not need to install concrete screeds or concrete in excess of 75mm. How to install a skim coat for a concrete floor.

Cost skill level start to finish 2 days. Microcement can be applied in most commercial applications with no issue in regard to weight or reduced heights. The surface can t be slick heavily troweled or burnished. Adding a skim coat is important because it will strengthen the floor and when colored acts as a primer coat for the second hand trowelled coat of finish.

As needed use a concrete grinder you may want to rent one to remove any coating and to slightly roughen the concrete surface so the adhesive will stick. When dry the micro topping will be smooth and white. Using harris s technique with or without a second person helping assures that you avoid getting roller lines with the perdure ao3 water based acrylic coat. Apply a second coat if necessary after the first coat sets.

A micro topping is a cementitious product that is normally used as a solution to repair old cracked concrete it works best on inside applications and horizontal surfaces generating a smooth neat surface that otherwise will be almost impossible. With an average price of 3 to 8 per square foot polished concrete is comparable or less expensive than other flooring materials for reference hardwood runs from 6 to 22 per square foot natural stone flooring costs between 6 and 20 per square foot and the price to install tile floors is about the same. In this video clip you will see the application of first coat of concrete microtopping skraffino regular. Application of skim coat with a regular concrete f.