FAQ centre

Application

How to Create a Distinctive Concrete Effect?

Use variable trowel strokes, varying pressure and natural joining of material, or a texturing roller.

Application

How to Create a Fine Finish?

Apply more evenly, in thin layers, and with less contrast in your strokes.

Application

How to Create a Stone Effect?

The effect is achieved by combining strokes, layering, and optionally gel patination.

Application

How to Create a Travertine Effect?

The travertine effect requires controlled strokes, delicate layering, and often a test sample.

Substrates

How to Degrease the Substrate?

Use an appropriate degreaser, rinse with clean water and allow the surface to dry.

Substrates

How to Prepare a Wall Surface?

The wall must be flat, cohesive, and free from grease, dust, and unstable coatings.

Floors and Stairs

How to Prepare an OSB Floor?

The OSB must be securely screwed down, free of sagging, with secured joints and a reinforcement layer.

Furniture and Worktops

How to prepare MDF for application?

MDF must be dust-free, primed and the edges carefully sealed.

Bathrooms and Showers

How to Prepare Plasterboard in a Shower Enclosure?

The plasterboard must be stable, suitable for damp conditions, waterproofed and ideally reinforced with mesh.

Bathrooms and Showers

How to prepare the substrate in a bathroom?

Strength, evenness, waterproofing in wet zones, and systematic reinforcement are crucial.

Substrates

How to Prepare the Substrate in a Shower?

The substrate must be solid, even, waterproof and ready for the application of the screed system.

Substrates

How to prepare the substrate on the floor?

The floor must be flat, stable, dry, dust-free and without any loose parts.

Substrates

How to prepare tiles before application?

Tiles must be degreased, roughened as needed, checked for hollow spots and treated with a reinforcement layer.

Substrates

How to prepare tiles before application?

Tiles are cleaned, degreased, inspected and covered with a basic reinforcing layer.

Application

How to Prevent Stains During Application?

Maintain a consistent thickness, substrate absorbency, drying time, use a smooth technique and avoid coloured patination gel.

Application

How to Prevent Visible Joints?

Work wet on wet and divide the surface into logical sections.

Application

How to Remove Dust After Sanding?

Best done by thorough vacuuming with an industrial vacuum cleaner.

Repairs, Maintenance and Durability

How to Repair a Worn-Through Spot?

The spot is locally filled with a suitable layer, sanded down, and blended with the surrounding area.

Repairs, Maintenance and Durability

How to Repair Cracks in the Substrate?

Cracks must be stabilised; microcement alone will not fix an active crack.

Repairs, Maintenance and Durability

How to Repair Substrate Irregularities?

Irregularities are levelled using a suitable repair or levelling compound before applying the microcement.

Application

How to sand Aqua Base?

It is sanded to remove edges, unevenness and trowel marks.

Floors and Stairs

How to separate wall and floor application?

It is usually more practical to finish the walls first and then address the floor to minimise damage.

Bathrooms and Showers

How to work around drains and channels?

Details around drains must be straight, solid, waterproof and well sealed.

Application

How to Work in Corners?

Corners are handled carefully with smaller tools and without material build-up.

Application

How to work on a large surface?

Plan large surfaces with multiple people or in natural sections without sharp transitions.

Substrates

Is a reinforcing mesh necessary?

In most high-risk substrates, yes, especially on tiles, claddings, panels and joints.

Products and Systems

Is Aqua Base a final layer?

No, Aqua Base is a base layer; it can only be used as a final layer after individual assessment and varnishing.

Bathrooms and Showers

Is Aqua Microconcrete Suitable for Use in a Shower?

Yes, if used as part of a complete waterproof system.

Bathrooms and Showers

Is Aqua Nature Suitable for Bathrooms?

Yes, Aqua Nature is suitable for bathrooms when used as part of a complete system.

Floors and Stairs

Is Aqua Nature Suitable for Flooring?

Yes, with the correct complete system and final sealing coat, it is also suitable for floors.

Products and Systems

Is Aqua Nature Suitable for Kitchens?

Yes, it is suitable for kitchen walls and splashbacks when finished with a protective lacquer.

Products and Systems

Is Everything Necessary Included in the Set?

The set should include the system layers according to the application; always verify the specific composition of the set.

Price and Installation

Is it better to send an enquiry or order directly in the e-shop?

For a standard surface, the e-shop is sufficient; for larger or more complex projects, an enquiry is preferable.

Application

Is it possible to create highlights or patterns?

Yes, but it is advisable to make a sample first, as the result depends on the applicator’s technique.

Price and Installation

Is it worth ordering a material reserve?

Yes, especially for the final layer and tinted material, having a reserve is sensible.

Products and Systems

Is microcement suitable for DIY application?

Yes, but it requires carefulness, adherence to the procedure, and ideally a test sample.

Products and Systems

Is the final varnish included in the Aqua Nature packaging?

For individual products, usually not; the varnish is typically part of complete sets or purchased separately.

Shades and Samples

What colour is Aqua Base?

Aqua Base has a basic mineral shade, usually less decorative than the final coatings.

Application

What Grit Should Be Used on Aqua Base?

Often P40–P80 depending on the unevenness and the desired smoothing.

Products and Systems

What is 2K PU Sealer?

2K PU Sealer is the final protective varnish for sealing a microcement surface.