Tile Application Guide - Floors & Walls

The tiles must be completely clean before any primer is applied. Remove all traces of soap scum, grease, mould, and surface contaminants using a suitable detergent. Rinse well and allow to dry completely.

• Confirm the surface is structurally sound, without excessive cracking or moisture ingress.
• For wet areas, confirm the presence of a sound waterproof membrane beneath the tiles before proceeding.
• Treat floors and walls as separate panels throughout the installation.

Remove internal doors where applicable. Apply 50mm painter's tape along skirting, door frames, and adjacent flooring. Reinforce with 50mm cloth tape over the painter's tape. Protect all adjacent horizontal surfaces.

Apply the first coat of Blocca Rete over the cleaned tile surface using a brush or roller. Ensure even, full coverage.

Allow to dry — approximately 3 hours.

While the first coat of Blocca Rete is still tacky, or immediately after drying, apply adhesive-backed fibreglass mesh over the entire surface. Ensure full coverage with no gaps. Butt mesh edges together — do not overlap.

Apply a second coat of Blocca Rete over the fibreglass mesh to lock it into place. Ensure the mesh is fully embedded and covered.

Allow to dry overnight before applying the base coat.

Choose one of the two base coat options. Both achieve the same goal — sufficient build to cover the mesh shadow before applying Micro Cement.

Option A: 600 Cement — 1 coat

Coverage: approximately 1.3m² per kg on floors / 1.0m² per kg on walls.

Option B: 300 Cement — 2 coats

Coverage: approximately 1.6m² per kg on floors / 1.0m² per kg on walls per coat. Sand and re-prime with Concrete Modifier (diluted 20–30%) between the two coats. Allow 60 minutes drying time before applying the second coat.

Mixing ratios (both options)

Mixing method (both options): Combine Concrete Modifier and water 1:1. Add the full 200ml colour pigment container to the entire liquid batch and stir until evenly combined. Then measure out the required volume of coloured liquid proportionate to the amount of cement powder you are mixing — e.g. 630ml per 3KG of 600 or 300 Cement. Gradually add the cement powder while mixing continuously. Blend for 2–3 minutes until creamy and flowing.

Only mix what you can apply within 30 minutes.

Application: Apply by trowel ensuring full, even coverage. Avoid build-up at edges and corners.

Allow each coat to dry — approximately 6–8 hours.

Sand the dried base coat with 80–100 grit sandpaper using an orbital sander with dust extraction. Vacuum all dust thoroughly.

Apply Ecoflor® Concrete Modifier diluted 20–30% in clean water. Allow to dry — approximately 60 minutes — before applying Micro Cement.

Ecoflor® Micro Cement produces an ultra-smooth, polishable finish. Coverage: approximately 3m² per kg for both floors and walls when applied over 300 Cement.

Only mix what you can apply within 30 minutes.

Apply a thin coat by trowel ensuring full coverage. Keep the surface as smooth as possible and avoid build-up at edges and corners.

Allow to dry — approximately 4–6 hours.

Remove all masking tape. Use a steel spatula to knock down any dry cement build-up at edges and corners.

Sand the surface with 100–120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum all dust thoroughly before sealing.

Sealing is essential for durability and stain resistance. Apply sealer no earlier than 8 hours after completing the Micro Cement coat.

Floors:

Walls:

For wet areas or floors requiring slip resistance, add EcoGrip to the final coat of Ecostar 2K. Use flexible caulking at internal corners after sealing is complete.

Allow full cure of 7 days before normal use.