Preparing Steam Rooms for Microcement
Because of the intense heat and moisture in Steam Rooms they require a strong surface that is tough enough to handle these extreme conditions. That’s why we recommend Microne Plus, for Steam Rooms. It’s strong, waterproof & highly impermeable.
The same principles apply for steam rooms as for bathrooms, this video will help you to choose the right surface for your steam room.
Choosing the Right Surfaces for Steam Rooms
Whilst microcement is very strong, smooth & flexible, it relies entirely on the surface (aka substrate) that it’s going onto to be completely smooth and free from movement.
The surface must be flushed out and the chance of movement eliminated before microcement is applied.
Golden Rules:
- Surfaces should be completely smooth – as if you were going to paint onto them.
- Surfaces should be well consolidated, so that any chance of movement is eliminated.
Additional Important Rules:
- Never Microcement directly onto natural timber or across cold joints/expansion joints.
- Surfaces should be free from oil stains, dirt, dust and excessive laintance.
- Surfaces must be fully cured with a moisture content of no more than 5%.
- Microcement can only be applied to surfaces with a compressive strength of at least 16N/mm2.
- There must be no risk of water getting to the microcement during the install process.
- Surfaces must be damp-proofed so that no water can get to the Microcement from underneath at anytime.
- Allow 3-4mm as the finished depth.