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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions.
Yes. Thanks to its dedicated protective topcoat, the finished system is water resistant.
For daily cleaning, water and a mild detergent are sufficient.
The system consists of two decorative coating layers and a protective layer. The complete system is approximately 2–3 mm thick.
As standard, we recommend applying two coats.
Yes. When the appropriate protective system is used, it can be used on kitchen worktops and decorative objects intended for food-contact environments.
No. With the appropriate finish, the surface is not inherently slippery.
Our protective topcoat is available in matt, satin and gloss finishes. Satin, with its balanced low-sheen appearance, is the most commonly preferred option.
A one-component material is ready to use once opened, with the intended pigmentation and consistency. Two-component systems require the specified components to be mixed before use.
The kit includes material for two decorative coats and one protective coat.
Yes. The underfloor heating system should be commissioned, checked and stabilised before application in accordance with the project requirements.
A Cementare floor applied over a sound, load-bearing substrate is highly durable and normally does not require replacement. In high-traffic areas, the protective finish can be renewed when necessary to reinforce the surface.
No. Cementare and polished concrete are produced using different technologies and have different characteristics. Polished concrete is a structural concrete floor that is mechanically ground, treated and polished. It is several centimetres thick and generally requires movement joints. Cementare is a thin-layer decorative coating system based on cementitious binders and resins, applied only a few millimetres thick over a suitable substrate.
Yes. It can be used as a decorative finish on furniture, including tabletops, kitchen cabinetry, worktops, tables and doors, provided the substrate is suitable.
Yes. It can be used on floors and walls in bathrooms and shower enclosures when the complete wet-area system is correctly specified and applied.
Wet areas should always be designed as a complete system. Substrate waterproofing, junction details and the final protective layers must follow the current technical specification for the project.
Yes, on suitable non-combustible substrates and where service temperatures remain within the system specification. It is also easy to maintain around fireplace surrounds.
Yes. Cementare can be used outdoors with the correct exterior system, substrate preparation and protective finish.
Tile joints and surface irregularities must first be levelled so they do not telegraph through the decorative coating. The surface must then be sound, clean and prepared with the appropriate bonding system.
Yes. With the appropriate system and protective finish, it offers strong wear resistance and the seamless surface is easy to maintain.
Yes, in suitable exterior pool-surround applications with the correct system and UV-resistant protective finish.
Yes. We work with application teams experienced in Cementare systems. Contact us with your project location and area for details.
Pricing varies according to project area, substrate condition, selected system, colour, location and application requirements. Projects are therefore quoted individually.
The recommended application temperature is approximately 15–25°C. Higher temperatures can accelerate drying and reduce working time, which may affect application quality.
The substrate must be sufficiently dry before application. As a general guide, the moisture content should not exceed the limit specified for the system and substrate. Standard screeds may require significant drying time, while rapid-drying screeds follow the manufacturer’s stated curing period. Moisture should be checked before the decorative coating is applied.
The system is designed to be workable, but bathrooms and other wet areas require careful substrate preparation, waterproofing details and protective finishing. For these applications, following the current technical guide or using an experienced applicator is recommended.
Both solutions can create a concrete-inspired architectural surface, but they differ fundamentally in construction, thickness and installation. Polished concrete is a structural concrete floor that is mechanically finished; a thin-layer decorative system is applied over a prepared substrate. The right choice depends on the project build-up, existing surface, programme and desired finish.
Traditional power-floated concrete is commonly used in industrial buildings and warehouses. Because it is a structural concrete slab, movement joints are required and shrinkage cracking can still occur. These joints interrupt the visual continuity of the floor.
Polished concrete is a concrete floor that is mechanically ground, densified and polished. It is widely used in retail, museums, restaurants, airports and other large spaces, either to refine an existing quality slab or to create a new industrial/decorative floor. The process produces a smoother surface with a characteristic polished appearance.
Cementare is a thin-layer decorative system based on cementitious materials and specialist resins. It is applied in successive thin coats and completed with a matt, satin or gloss protective finish. Depending on preparation and specification, it can be applied over new or existing substrates such as tiles, terrazzo, cement boards and other stable surfaces. Its small build-up makes it particularly suitable for renovation projects.
The installation processes also differ significantly:
With polished concrete, the project requires an appropriate concrete slab, placing and power-floating, followed by saw-cut movement joints and a curing period. Once the slab is sufficiently cured, specialist grinding, densifying and polishing equipment is used to achieve the final surface.
With a thin-layer decorative system, the existing substrate is first cleaned, repaired and prepared. The decorative coats are then applied with a metal trowel, followed by sanding and the specified sealing/protective system. Final curing time depends on the protective finish and site conditions; the surface should only be put into full service after the specified curing period.