Applying the Second Coat of Microne Base

Mixing 2nd Coat of Microne Base

Add 1 x colour toner for Microne Base to the tub and mix thoroughly.  You can add a small amount of water to the bottle and shake thoroughly to get all of the toner out of the bottle.

Unlike the Top Coats, the colour for Base Coats is not an accurate match to the swatch, it’s just enough to take it in the right direction before Top Coats are applied.

To loosen the mix, mix thoroughly with a microcement mixer head attachment on a cordless drill.  If it still feels stiff, you can add up to 10% water to loosen & mix further.  That’s a maximum of 1l per 10kg.

Let the mixture rest for a few minutes before applying.

Applying the Microne Base

Apply the 2nd Coat of Microne Base in exactly the same way as the 1st coat.

Leave to Dry

This should take around 3 hours but may vary depending on temperature and humidity.

Sand with 40/80 Grit Sand Paper

Once the base coats are dry and before you apply your Top Coats, you need to make sure the Base Coats are completely flat.  You need to use a strong sand paper, like Silicone Carbide, to prevent colour from the disc transfering to your work.

Flatten the Microne Base with a 40 or 80 grit sand paper. An orbital sander is ideal, but, for smaller areas, you can do it by hand.

Use the sand paper to remove ridges and drips that have dried in the microcement.

The top coats are very thin so any ridges or imperfections in the base coats will be visible in the top coats.  Take your time to get it completely flat before moving on to the next step.

Vacuum the surface to remove all dust and debris. Do not wet the microcement.

Microcement Sanding Discs are available from Relentless Microcement.