Limecrete

Tadelakt microcement of great hardness and artisan finishes

Why choose Limecrete tadelakt microcement?

Continuity never interrupted

By not needing expansion joints, Limecrete becomes a coating capable of generating infinite surfaces, wider and brighter, of endless beauty since this is a material in which cracks or crevices do not appear.

Exquisite adherence

As a decorative coating, Limecrete demonstrates an extraordinary adaptability. Thus, it can be applied and perfectly adapts to existing supports regardless of whether the material that forms it is concrete, cement, ceramic, cardboard, plaster or drywall.

Maximally workable

This represents a great advantage over other coatings since with such maneuverability you can achieve the finishes you want.

Finishes full of naturalness and color

Being able to be reviewed, Limecrete offers a huge range of effects and textures. Thus, the tadelakt or exposed concrete effects that can be obtained may be in different finishes: matte, satin and gloss.

Applicable with the "wet on wet" technique

This coating is decorative because it accepts to be applied with techniques that would be unthinkable in other materials. Thus, it can be worked with the "wet on wet" technique to achieve those appreciated effects.

Hardness and durability in any space

Limecrete is a tadelakt microcement with great decorative qualities due in part to the resistances it treasures and that give it an extra hardness that allows it to last much longer when applied indoors or outdoors or on walkable or non-walkable surfaces.

Maintains constant hygiene

Being lime-based, Limecrete has great antibacterial properties that keep any surface in perfect hygienic conditions. In addition, it is very easy to clean as stains or dirt do not stick.

The continuous coating with infinite aesthetic possibilities

Limecrete is a decorative coating that has been created with the purpose of being able to obtain an infinite amount of finishes. Thus, we take inspiration from the Moroccan decorative trend used on the walls of luxury riads and objects, such as vases, that decorated these traditional Moroccan buildings.

Respecting tradition, at Luxury concrete, we have modernized this material so that its effects can be adapted to any decorative style, both those that were trendy some time ago and those that are today.

In this way, this tadelakt microcement, characterized by achieving effects and nuances that are only within its reach, such as tadelakt or exposed concrete, is capable of combining these with multiple decorative styles such as Nordic, rustic, classic or vintage.

Tadelakt: the tradition that is in fashion

Smoothness, naturalness, tradition, warmth, elegance, artisanal appearance... All these attributes are present in the walls and floors that are coated with Limecrete as our coating is based on this ancestral material that emerged in Morocco 2,000 years ago.

Exposed concrete: a touch of modernity

Limecrete also allows achieving visual effects like those of a material such as concrete that, when left in sight, becomes a very used aesthetic element in industrial environments. Thus, with this coating, rooms can be endowed with this appearance that combines very well with the industrial or minimalist decorative style.

Fresh on fresh: total customization

To achieve the highest level of customization on any surface, Limecrete allows application with the "wet on wet" technique. Thus, to apply the last layer, there will be no need to wait for the previous one to dry completely, so it can absorb all the decorative nuances that are always provided in the final layer.

The tadelakt microcement of maximum technical performance

Limecrete is a microcement that not only guarantees exceptional results at a decorative level. With this coating, it is not necessary to use large amounts of material to achieve the desired results.

Of course, when applying it, we will have to take into account the support that is going to be coated, since the performance will depend, among other things, on this. Next, we are going to see how the different products of the Limecrete range behave in a standard application:

• LIMECRETE EXTRA – (Two hands): 2 kg/m²
• LIMECRETE BASIC – (Two hands): 1.4 kg/m²
• LIMECRETE MEDIUM – (Two hands): 1 kg/m²
• LIMECRETE THIN – (Two hands): 0.5 kg/m²

How to apply Limecrete tadelakt microcement on floors

Step 1. Support preparation

Firstly, and for the application to be successful, it is necessary to clean the surface of grease or dirt, as well as repair it if it has cracks or other irregularities.

Step 2. Floor priming

To increase the adhesion of the microcement, the support must be primed, always with the correct primer depending on the support.

Step 3. Place flexible fiber mesh

It is essential to use a fiber mesh to prevent cracks and fissures, prior to the application of Limecrete.

Step 4. Mixing microcement with resin

(see proportions in technical sheet)

In this step, first you have to pour the resin into a container and then add the pigment and stir both until achieving a homogeneous mixture. Once we achieve a homogeneous finish, add the Limecrete mortar and mix for 4 minutes at low revolutions.

Step 5. Apply 2 coats of Limecrete EXTRA/BASIC microcement

Apply two coats of Limecrete EXTRA or BASIC with a metal trowel, allowing 4 hours of drying time between coats. Then sand with 40 grit. This step is important because the final finish will depend on it.

Step 6. Apply 1 coat of the tadelakt Limecrete EXTRA/BASIC/MEDIUM microcement

To achieve the desired finish, a coat of tadelakt Limecrete MEDIUM, EXTRA or BASIC microcement must be applied. This layer will be left to dry for 4 hours and at the end of its drying, it will be sanded with 40 grain.

Step 7. Sealing

Once the last coat of Limecrete has been applied, it must be sealed. The sealer will be applied between 24 and 48 hours later. The procedure will be as follows: first, 2 coats of Primacrete Finish will be applied (leave 4 hours between coats) to finish using the Concrete Finish WT varnish (with a drying time between coats of 8-24h).

How to apply Limecrete tadelakt microcement on walls

Step 1. Conditioning of the support

Clean or repair the wall so that there is a consolidated and regular support on which Limecrete can be applied.

Step 2. Wall priming

Use the adhesion promoter that best suits the wall you want to cover, taking into account the material characteristics of it.

Step 3. Add the resin to the mortar

Mix the resin and pigment until a homogeneous finish is achieved. Then, incorporate Limecrete microcement and mix at low revolutions for 4 minutes.

Step 4. Apply 2 coats of the tadelakt Limecrete EXTRA / BASIC microcement

Apply, with a metal trowel, two layers of Limecrete EXTRA or Limecrete BASIC, letting each one dry for 4 hours. After the drying time, sand with 40 grain.

Step 5. Apply 1 layer of the tadelakt Limecret EXTRA / BASIC / MEDIUM / THIN microcement

To finish decorating and achieve the desired finish, apply 1 coat of EXTRA, BASIC, MEDIUM or THIN tadelakt microcement. Drying time between coats: 4 hours. Once dry, sand each layer with 40 grit.

Step 6. Sealing

Seal with 2 layers of Primacrete Finish 24-48 hours after applying the finishing layer. Leave 4 hours between the two coats. Then, use 2 layers of varnish, we recommend Concrete Finish WT, leaving a drying time between layers of 8 to 24 hours.