It is common to find office projects where the interior design teams choose continuous floors to give a cleaner, tidier, and more sterile image to workspaces. Continuous flooring has become one of the most sought-after solutions due to its ability to create uniform surfaces, Seamless and highly durable. They are perfect for modern offices, where aesthetics, functionality and durability are key factors.

The visual effect of microcement

Because they lack joints, continuous floors create a visual perception of greater amplitude. This feature, closely associated with the industrial style that emerged in 20th-century New York lofts, provides a modern image, organized and professional in any corporate environment.
Its homogeneous appearance conveys visual cleanliness, which translates into a calmer and more pleasant environment for the workers.

Seamless microcement floors stand out for their resistance to high traffic, wear and tear, and abrasion. In offices where the movement of people and furniture is constant, its durability This is a decisive advantage. Furthermore, the maintenance The basic system only requires regular cleaning with neutral detergent, without complex or expensive treatments.

Another advantage of seamless floors This prevents the accumulation of dirt in cracks or joints, a common problem with traditional flooring. This makes it easier cleaning deep and makes the space more hygienic, especially beneficial in high-traffic offices.

Continuous floors can pigmentation Available in countless colors, allowing for the creation of environments that reflect a company's brand or the differentiation of work areas, rest areas, or customer service zones. Microcement, in particular, offers a very wide range of natural tones that fit into minimalist, Mediterranean or industrial styles.

Although they are very difficult to distinguish at first glance, the microcemento and the polished concrete They present significant differences in their composition, application and performance.

The clearest difference is its composition, since the microcemento It is composed of cement base, resins, fine aggregates and pigments, Meanwhile he polished concrete es set and polished concrete machine-applied. This difference in composition means that microcement has a thinner thickness (between 2-3 cm) compared to cement (5-7 cm).

That's why it's the microcemento It is the most widely used material in new construction and renovations, as it is easier to apply and results in a much more decorative way.

An easy-to-apply material

A major and advantages The advantage of microcement, within the category of continuous flooring, is that it can be applied over existing surfacesCeramic, marble, terrazzo, tile, plaster, drywall, and more. This allows for the complete renovation of an office without generating debris or halting operations, which is essential in workspaces where time is a critical resource.

Microcement is a organic material which may vary depending on its composition. Therefore, it is recommended that it be applied by expert hands, who have in-depth knowledge of the material and the surface where it will be applied. In any case, it is important that the surface is clean, free of grease, dust, and above all, moisture.

Steps to follow

Once the floor is clean and smooth, a primer or connecting bridge and place a malla made of fiberglass, to facilitate the adhesion of the base microcement to the surface.

Next, they are applied two layers of base microcement or preparation, which has a coarser grain texture and promotes adhesion to any type of support.

Finally, they are applied two layers of microcement of finishing, which will give the final texture to the surface, depending on the movements of the trowel (smoother, more torn, in different directions, etc.).

From here, one must Let dry for 24-48 hours before proceeding to your sanding. Optionally, a coat of sealing varnish can be applied to protect the surface.

A versatile material that requires no construction work

Being a material Highly flexible, it exhibits excellent adhesion to virtually all surfaces, making it a perfect choice for renovations without construction, Because it can be applied over existing material without needing to remove it. The only material that is not suitable is parquet flooring, as the movement of the wood would eventually cause cracks in the microcement.

But, in general terms, the microcemento It can be applied to many surfaces (plasterboard, plaster, marble, terrazzo, tile, etc.) and in different colors. Furthermore, its technical characteristics make it the perfect material, as it offers resistance, durability and waterproofing thanks to the application of the sealant.

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