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At what speed should microcement be sanded?
Use low to medium speeds and monitor both temperature and sanding aggressiveness.
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Answers about applying, maintaining and choosing microcement systems.
Substrates
Can I apply microcement on a self-levelling screed?
Yes, if the screed is solid, cohesive, dust-free and properly primed.
Substrates
Can I apply microcement on impregnated plasterboard?
Yes, provided the structure is stable and the surface is properly prepared and primed.
Substrates
Can I apply microcement on plasterboard?
Yes, but a solid structure and full-surface reinforcement with reinforcing mesh is recommended.
Substrates
Can I apply microcement over anhydrite?
Yes, provided the anhydrite is dry, sanded, vacuumed and properly primed.
Application
Can Microcement Be Machine Sanded?
Yes, but with care to avoid over-sanding or circular marks.
Application
Can microcement be sanded by hand?
Yes, smaller areas, corners and repairs are commonly sanded by hand.
Application
Do I have to sand every layer of Aqua Base?
It is recommended at least to smooth out irregularities and sharp transitions between layers.
Application
How can I tell if it has been over-sanded?
Over-sanding is indicated by changes in the pattern, sanding through the layer, or uneven colour.
Application
How is microcement applied step by step?
The basics are substrate preparation, priming, Aqua Base, final render, Gela Cryl and varnish.
Application
How to Create a Fine Finish?
Apply more evenly, in thin layers, and with less contrast in your strokes.
Substrates
How to Prepare a Wall Surface?
The wall must be flat, cohesive, and free from grease, dust, and unstable coatings.
Application
How to Remove Dust After Sanding?
Best done by thorough vacuuming with an industrial vacuum cleaner.
Application
How to sand Aqua Base?
It is sanded to remove edges, unevenness and trowel marks.
Application
How to Work in Corners?
Corners are handled carefully with smaller tools and without material build-up.
Application
What Grit Should Be Used on Aqua Base?
Often P40–P80 depending on the unevenness and the desired smoothing.
Application
Which Abrasive to Use?
The abrasive is chosen according to the layer; coarser for the base, finer for the final layers.
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