Wall Installation Guide - Polished Smooth Finish

The wall must be structurally sound, clean, and free from contaminants. The surface should be paint-ready before application begins.

• Sand the surface with 60–80 grit sandpaper to remove loose paint and smooth imperfections.
• Wash down with clean water and a sponge to remove residual dust. Allow to dry completely.
• For plasterboard or panel joints, tape all joints with fibre tape and apply a suitable joint compound per building regulations. Proper joint treatment is essential to prevent cracking after application.
• Remove any peeling paint, adhesives, sealers, or other contaminants that could affect adhesion.

Remove internal doors if applicable. Apply 50mm painter's masking tape along all adjacent surfaces — architraves, skirting boards, cabinetry, and flooring. Cover all adjacent horizontal surfaces for protection.

Apply one coat of Blocca Rete to the prepared wall using a paintbrush or roller. Ensure even, full coverage with no missed areas.

Allow to dry thoroughly — approximately 3 hours — before proceeding.

Ecoflor® 300 Cement with fine aggregate creates a smooth, durable base coat for the Micro Cement finish. Coverage: up to 24m² per 15KG bucket when applied thinly at 0.3mm.

Only mix what you can apply within 30 minutes. Reduce this time on warmer days.

Mixing method: 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 proportionate to the cement powder being mixed. Gradually add the cement powder while mixing continuously with a high-torque drill and metal high shear paddle stirrer. Blend for 2–3 minutes until a creamy, smooth consistency is achieved.

Application: Apply a thin, even coat by trowel. Work in manageable wall panels. Keep the coat as consistent and smooth as possible — this is a base for the Micro Cement finish, so surface quality matters. Avoid build-up at edges and internal corners.

Allow to dry — approximately 6–8 hours.

Using an orbital sander with dust extraction, lightly sand the dried base coat with 80–100 grit sandpaper to remove any surface imperfections. Use a sanding block along edges and corners.

Remove all dust, then apply Ecoflor® Concrete Modifier diluted 20–30% in clean water using a brush or roller. Allow to dry — approximately 60 minutes — before applying Micro Cement.

Ecoflor® Micro Cement produces an ultra-smooth, polishable finish over the prepared 300 Cement base coat. Coverage: approximately 3m² per kg — up to 30m² per 10KG bucket.

Only mix what you can apply within 30 minutes.

Mixing method: Combine Concrete Modifier and water 1:1. Add the full 200ml colour pigment container to the entire liquid batch and stir until evenly combined. Measure out the required volume and gradually add Micro Cement powder while mixing continuously. Blend for 2–3 minutes until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved.

Application: Apply a thin, tight coat by trowel. Work in consistent wall panels, maintaining even pressure and coverage. Avoid build-up at edges and corners. The smoother the application, the better the final polished result.

Allow to dry — approximately 4–6 hours.

Lightly sand the surface with 120–180 grit sandpaper for a smooth, even finish. Progress to 180–240 grit for a higher polish if desired.

Remove all dust with a dry cloth before sealing.

Sealing protects the surface, locks in the colour, and provides durability and stain resistance. Apply sealer no earlier than 8 hours after completing the Micro Cement coat.

Follow the product Technical Data Sheet for each sealer. Allow full cure of 7 days before normal use.