My Colour Doesn’t Look Right
If you’ve started applying the microcement, but the colour doesn’t look quite how you were expecting, there may be a very simple explanation.
This guide takes you through all of the reasons why the microcement colour might look different to expected, both during and after installation.
Base Coat Colour Not Matching Swatch/Swatch Book
Because the Base Coats are completely covered by the Top Coats, we don’t spend a lot of time getting an accurate colour match with them. As long the colour in the 2nd Base Coat is similar to the final colour then you won’t have any problems.
And just to reassure you, we spend a lot of time making sure the Top Coats are an accurate match to swatch books so we’re confident the end result will be a good match.
Microdur Medium or Fine Looks Too Light
Mineral based microcements, like Microdur Medium and Fine, darken when they have been sealed. So when you apply them, you might think they look too light, but don’t worry, we have compensated for the sealers and once applied, you will get a good match to the swatch book/swatches.
If you want to check what the colour is going to be like when it’s sealed, then you can wet it a little. This will darken the colour similar to how it will look when sealed. Do this in a discreet place as it could possible leave a mark once sealed. Make sure it is fully dried out before sealing.
Top Coat or Swatch Not Matching Colours on Screen
We have spent a lot of time working on the accuracy of the colour images on our website, however, colours can vary quite dramatically from screen to screen, so we do always recommend getting a swatch or swatch book before deciding on a colour.
The best way to be sure that the colour is right for you, is to get a physical swatch of the colour & review it in the room where it will be installed. As lighting makes a big difference too.
Microne Medium or Micropool Not Matching Swatch or Swatch Book
We mix all the Microne & Micropool colours in house, to order. Before sending them out we test a sample from each tub against the swatch book & tweak as required until we are confident that we have an accurate match.
Because of this, we rarely have problems with colour accuracy, and we have a record of all the tubs that get sent out.
If you do feel the colour of the top coat isn’t a good match to the swatch or swatch book, then please get in touch. Ideally before applying the sealer so that we can review the records that we have on file for your order.