Applying the Second Coat of Microne Base Plus

If you chose the “Microne Plus Base” option when you ordered, you will have 1 bottle of Microne Plus for every tub of Microne Base.  Adding 1 x Microne Plus to each of the tubs, will make the surface stronger, more resistant to heat and more stain resistant.

Add 500g Microne Plus to 10kg Tub of Microne & mix well with a microcement mixer. That’s a mix ratio of 1:20.

Once mixed, you’ll have 2 hour working time, so only mix what you need and make sure you’re ready to apply it straight away.

Mixing 2nd Coat of Microne Base Plus

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.

Add 500ml Microne Plus Comp B to 10kg Microne Base with Colour and mix well.

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.

Let the mixture rest for a few minutes before applying.

Applying the Microne Base Plus

Apply the 2nd Coat of Microne Base Plus 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.

Cemher Microne Plus Base

 
Process Apply 2 Coat Microne Base Plus
Mix Ratio 10kg Microne: 500ml Microne Plus Comp B
Standard Consumption 20kg per 10m2
Estimated Drying Time Between Coats:
Minimum 3 hours
No Maximum

Before Sealers:
Minimum 12 hours
No Maximum
Tools Required Microcement Trowel
Microcement Mixer
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