Resealing Microcement Surfaces
Once a microcement surface is sufficiently sealed, it will remain strong and stain resistant for years to come. If you are noticing signs of wear & tear, then it most likely needs an additional coat of sealer.
This guide tells you everything you need to know about resealing microcement surfaces.
When Do I Need to Reseal Microcement?
- Insufficient Sealer Applied
If you notice the surface is darkening when wet or appearing to stain easily in the first few weeks after installation. It is most likely that insufficient sealer was applied to the surface during the installation.
For the microcement to work effectively, it’s important that the correct amount of sealer is applied to the surface. If there is sealer left after application, it may be necessary to an additional coat, to ensure the correct consumption is applied to the surface.
Sometimes, sealer can get caught up in the roller or tray, preventing enough sealer from getting onto the surface, even when all of the sealer has been used.
If your surface appears to be staining easily or darkening when wet, it’s essential that another coat of sealer is applied to the surface.
- Following Repair Work
All fresh microcement that has been applied to the surface will to be sealed.
Likewise, if you have sanded back the surface for any reason, sealer will need to be reapplied to replace any that has been removed by the sander.
How Often Does Microcement Need Resealing?
There’s no set time in which you need to reseal a microcement surface, but if you do start to notice signs of wear & tear, or darkening of the microcement when its wet, then it’s best to apply an additional coat of sealer.
How Do You Reseal Microcement Surfaces?
Take care to cover down adjoining surfaces like walls or skirting boards & remove kickboards if possible.
Give the microcement surface a good sand with a 220 grit sanding disc. You’re aim is to remove any imperfections and give the surface a key.
The sealer is a clear coat, so you need to be happy with the appearance before applying the sealer.
The surface must be clean and dry before the sealer is applied.
You can then go ahead and apply an additional coat of sealer.
Aquamax Pro is a good choice for most surfaces, but you may want to consider upgrading to Maxipur or Polyshield.
This guide will help you to Choose the Right Sealer.
Installation guides for each of the sealers are listed below:
Applying AquaMax Pro for Floors
Applying AquaMax Pro for Walls
Can I Apply Cemher Sealers On Top of Other Microcement Branded Sealers?
Check if the sealer is a polyurethane. If it is, then you can apply any of the Cemher Microcement Sealers on top.
If the sealer is wax-based, then you will need to remove it completely, before applying any of our microcement products.