Ready-to-use Microcement Kits

Smartcret microcement kits differ in four key aspects. Depending on these factors and how they are combined, we offer different kits.

Microcement grain size (granulometry): this is the aggregate size, and based on it we have 3 types of microcement (Smart Base, Smart Medio and Smart Liso). Depending on the finish and the level of resistance the surface you want to renovate requires (a floor is not the same as a wall, and a bathroom or kitchen is not the same as a living room), Smartcret kits will include one type of microcement or another.

Primer: this is the product responsible for making the microcement adhere to your surface material. If it is an absorbent material (plaster, cement, drywall, concrete), the Smartcret microcement kit will include Smart Primer ABS; if it is a non-absorbent material (tile, marble, porcelain/stoneware, glass mosaic), the Smartcret microcement kit will include Smart Primer PLUS.

Varnish: if you are going to apply microcement in humid environments such as the bathroom or the kitchen, you will need a kit that includes Smart Booster. However, if you are going to apply microcement in an area with lower ambient humidity (dining room, hallway or bedroom, etc.), the Smartcret kit will not include Smart Booster.

Square meters: regardless of the three factors above, all our ready-to-use microcement kits come in several size options, from the smallest covering 4 m² to the largest covering 96 m².

To know which Smartcret microcement kit you need, the first step is to define what you are going to renovate (kitchen, bathroom, shower, table, fireplace or living room). Then, define whether the surface to be coated is a wall or a floor and what type of material it is: absorbent (plaster, cement, concrete or mortar) or non-absorbent (tiles, slabs, marble, glass mosaic, ceramic or porcelain/stoneware). Finally, calculate the m² you need. With our kit selector, it will be very easy!

No, you can’t use the same microcement kit for floors and walls. Each surface has different needs: a floor withstands more foot traffic, abrasion wear and potential staining than a wall. That’s why floor kits include Smart Medio, which offers greater strength and durability. Wall kits, since they face less wear, include Smart Liso, which provides resistance with a finer, more decorative finish.

At Smartcret we offer specific ready-to-use microcement kits for humid areas, which include Smart Booster (the component that gives the varnish an extra boost in resistance). These are the kits we have for humid areas: Bathroom walls and floors. Kitchen walls and floors. Washbasin. Bathroom countertop. Showers.

No, because tiles and drywall are different materials and therefore require specific microcement kits. The components of our kits vary depending on whether the material is porous or not. While tiles are non-absorbent, drywall is absorbent.

The main difference is the components each one includes. Microcement kits for bathroom or kitchen walls contain Smart Base, Smart Liso and Smart Booster (the component that gives ready-to-use microcement extra resistance against ambient humidity). On the other hand, the rest of Smartcret microcement kits for walls do not include Booster and only contain Smart Liso, since they are designed for walls in non-humid spaces (living room, dining room, office, etc.).

No, the main difference between these Smartcret microcement kits is the finishing microcement. For floors and kitchen floors they include Smart Medio, since these areas need higher resistance due to continuous use and constant friction, which is why the aggregate is coarser. Meanwhile, microcement kits for bathroom floors, being a space with less foot traffic, include Smart Liso, whose visual aesthetic is just as exquisite.

They include:

1. The right primer for each type of surface: if it’s absorbent, Smart Primer ABS; if it’s non-absorbent, Smart Primer PLUS.
   
2. Smart Jointer, the putty to fill grout lines (if you are coating tiles, slabs, glass mosaic, porcelain/stoneware, etc.).
   
3. The optimal preparation and finishing microcements for each area: Smart Base, Smart Liso or Smart Medio.
   
4. The sealing varnish, Smart Varnish, plus the Smart Booster component if the surface is in a bathroom or kitchen.
   
5. Sandpapers with the right grits to sand each product.

The main difference between these kits is the grain size (granulometry) of each one. This refers to the level of resistance and hardness the microcement needs depending on the surface. A surface like a floor, which undergoes greater wear, needs a larger aggregate like the one in Smart Medio microcement; by contrast, a wall with less wear requires a finer aggregate like Smart Liso microcement.

Our Smart Varnish has a very high protection and resistance factor, which is why some Smartcret microcement kits don’t include Smart Booster. Booster is the component added to the varnish to give the microcement extra resistance and protection in humid areas such as bathrooms and kitchens.

The only tools included in the kit are the sandpapers with the right grits for each type of microcement. The rest of the tools, such as rollers, a spatula and a trowel, can be purchased in our Smart Tools tool kit.

Yes, no problem. We have specific ready-to-use kits for tiles and other surfaces with grout lines such as glass mosaic, porcelain/stoneware or marble, among others. In fact, applying microcement over tiles is the most common application among customers who buy Smartcret microcement kits.

If the paint is in good condition, yes—there won’t be any adhesion issues. However, if the paint has defects, the microcement won’t adhere properly and it will be necessary to sand the paint before buying our kit.

It will only be necessary to remove the substrate if it is not in optimal condition, meaning if it has cracks, breaks or flaking. If it is in good condition, you can proceed directly with the renovation using the Smartcret kit.

We do not recommend using Smartcret microcement kits outdoors and we do not offer a warranty, as their performance under weather exposure has not been tested.

Ready-to-use microcement is a thin 3 mm coating, so it needs the surface to be as level and uniform as possible. Gotelé has a rougher, raised texture, so it should be sanded first and then our microcement kit can be applied.

All our kits are designed so that anyone—whether or not they have DIY experience—can apply them easily. That’s why they’re ready to use. Let’s get to work (without construction work)!

All our microcement kits are ready to open and apply, so it’s very easy to renovate your home with them. There’s no need to add pigment, mix components, or use mesh… which speeds up the installation process and makes it much simpler. A process designed to be as easy as pie.

Each Smartcret microcement kit is designed for a surface with different characteristics, so its application also differs. Although it may seem confusing at first, it’s not at all. To help you step by step with each application, we developed an interactive guide so you can follow it easily and not get lost in the DIY adventure of applying ready-to-use microcement.

To correctly apply a Smartcret microcement kit you need rollers, a trowel, a spatula and sandpaper. In our microcement kits only the sandpapers are included, but you can find all the necessary tools to apply our ready-to-use system in the Smart Tools kit. The quality of the tools used to apply Smartcret ready-to-use microcement is vital to avoid “burning” the microcement during application, which is why our trowel is anti-burn, offering the best performance when applying Smartcret microcement.