TRAINING

Microcement application training

Microcement training is intended for customers, tradespeople and contractors who want to learn the correct application procedure for microcement and concrete screeds. It’s not just theory — the most important part is hands-on work with the material.

During the training, you will try preparing the substrate, applying the individual layers, working with a trowel, sanding, creating texture and applying final protection. The aim is to understand the entire system, not just one screed layer.

Why attend training before application?

Microcement looks simple, but the result is significantly influenced by the working technique, trowel pressure, layer thickness, sanding, stroke continuity and correct surface protection. A video can explain the basics, but you best acquire the manual skill through practical training.

Training helps avoid the most common errors — poorly prepared substrate, overly thick layers, inappropriate sanding, visible joins, trowel marks or mistakes during sealing. For bathrooms, showers and floors, this preparation really pays off.

What will you learn in the training?

Substrate preparation

You will learn to assess which substrate is suitable for microcement, when to use primer, when reinforcement mesh is needed and why microcement should not cover structural substrate defects.

Applying microcement layers

You will try working with microcement screed, spreading the material with a trowel, checking layer thickness, stroke continuity and creating a natural surface pattern.

Sanding and detail repairs

We’ll show you when to sand, how much sanding is needed and why thorough dust removal before the next layer is important. Sanding greatly affects appearance and adhesion of subsequent layers.

Final surface protection

You will learn to apply a sealer, lacquer or other protective layer to ensure the surface is correctly sealed, cleanable and suitable for its intended use.

Training for bathrooms, showers and floors

Bathrooms, showers and floors are among the more demanding microcement applications. It is not enough to achieve just an attractive appearance. The entire system, stable substrate, details, corners, joints, sanding and correct final protection are crucial.

Therefore, the training also focuses on practical differences between decorative walls, kitchen backsplashes, floors and wet environments. A small wall in a living room requires a different approach than a shower cubicle or staircase.

Who benefits most from the training?

Customers planning DIY application

If you plan to apply microcement yourself, training will help you understand the procedure before you start working on an actual bathroom, floor or kitchen. You can try the material without pressure for a perfect result.

Tradespeople and contractors

For professionals, microcement is an interesting way to extend their services. Training helps set the correct workflow, avoid common mistakes and gain confidence when working with the system.

Designers and architects

Training can also be useful for those who do not apply microcement themselves but specify it for clients. You will better understand possibilities, limitations, suitable substrates and technical details.

What will you take away from the training?

You will gain practical experience with the material, a better idea of application complexity and clearer understanding of the system’s individual layers. You will see how microcement behaves during application, setting, sanding and final protection.

It is also important that you try using the trowel yourself. The manual guidance of the tool, pressure and rhythm of strokes determine the surface pattern. This cannot be fully replaced just by reading instructions.

Training vs. test kit

Test kit is suitable if you want to try microcement at home on a small surface and test working with the material at your own pace.

Training makes more sense if you want to see the correct procedure in practice, get feedback, ask questions and avoid mistakes before a larger project.

The ideal combo is to attend training and then try the process yourself on a test surface according to your specific project.

Most common beginner mistakes

Beginners often underestimate substrate preparation, apply layers that are too thick, sand too aggressively or too little, fail to remove dust properly and then have problems with final protection. Visible stroke joins, trowel marks and uneven patterns are also frequent.

Another weak point is sealing. Final protection determines surface cleanability and durability, so using the wrong roller, dust on the surface or too thick a layer can spoil otherwise well applied screed.