Microcement
Plus Grueso
About this product
Interior use.
Fibrated microcement with high hardness and flexibility for smoothing very rough surfaces and wide-joint tiles in one or two layers.
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What it's for
- Fibre-reinforced microcement base with high hardness and flexibility.
- Smooths very rough surfaces and wide-joint tiles in one or two layers.
- Over concrete, ceramic, terrazzo and rigid mortars, on floors and walls.
- Indoor use.
Key specs
| Pack sizes | 20 kg. |
|---|---|
| Coats | One or two layers. |
| Coverage per coat | 1.5 kg/m² per layer. |
| Mixing | Water only: 3.2–3.6 litres per 20 kg. Mix at low speed for 2–3 minutes, rest 3–4 minutes, then mix again for 2–3 minutes. Never add more water after mixing. |
| Pot life | About 1 hour at 20 °C. |
| Drying and recoat | 2 hours between coats. Walkable after 24 hours. Full strength after 28 days. |
| Application conditions | 10–25 °C. |
| Cleaning | Water, straight after use. Once hardened it only comes off mechanically. |
| Storage and shelf life | Closed original pack in a dry, ventilated place at 10–25 °C, away from heat and direct sun. Use within 1 year of manufacture. |
| Safety data sheet | Safety data sheets |
How to use
Prepare and prime
The surface must be fully cured (cement: 28 days), sound, clean and dry, with no cracks, oil or grease. Prepare it mechanically (milling or diamond grinding). Prime cement, ceramic, terrazzo or marble with two coats of Primer 541.
Mix
Add the powder slowly to 3.2–3.6 litres of water per 20 kg. Mix, rest 3–4 minutes, mix again. Never add more water.
Apply
Lay one or two layers, 2 hours apart, then finish with PoolCem F4 or F2 and seal with Estilpur 1C or PU20. Walkable after 24 hours; full strength after 28 days.
You'll also need
Primer 5411L · 5Lfrom £30.00Two coats before Plus Grueso on cement, ceramic, terrazzo and marble.
Poolcem MicrocementF6 · F4 · F2£198.00F4 or F2 as the finish over Plus Grueso.
Estilpur 1C1L · 5Lfrom £34.80Clear sealer for walls and light traffic.
PU20 Top Sealer5L£162.00Clear sealer for heavy-traffic floors.
FAQ
Can it go over tiles?
Yes. It is made to smooth wide-joint tiles. Prepare the tiles mechanically and prime them with two coats of Primer 541 first.
Indoors or outdoors?
Plus Grueso is for indoor use.
How much do I need?
About 1.5 kg per m² for each layer.
How long can I work with the mix?
About 1 hour at 20 °C. Never add more water once it is mixed.
Can it be coloured?
Yes. It is a white powder, coloured through the mixing water.
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