Ive been installing microcements for 20 years and have to say you guys did a pretty good job for a first timer...But I would never recommend OSB board as a base as it can swell badly and rot if any moisture finds its way into it...Also a microcement on top of a wood base for a countertop is not going to be durable. Be careful not to cut on it but only on cutting boards. Youll be tearing these out and replacing them with a real countertop soon though...Microcements are great for floors and walls, but definitely not kitchen countertops.
I have learned recently there are some higher quality grades of OSB now, which MAYBE are okay?? I have not traditionally had a good opinion of it, but I hear the Huber Zip system stuff is a different animal for one example.
I love your furniture! It looks great! I have a curiosity: the cupboards that you covered in microcement look like they are made of Oriented strand board. Is this so? People don't usually choose this type of material for furniture (especially the carpenters) - at least here around me... It's been 3 years since you posted - is it still functional and looking good? Anything you'd have done differently? Thanks!!
hi there. Fantastic result. I'm just curious - how has the microcement held up to use in the kitchen? Does things like oil, vinegar, etc mark up the finish?
@@paisleyplastic The cement is finished with layers that protect the cement from heat and moisture. This isn't a new material, it's used in restaurants for example. Although I don't know if they did that
Hi your kitchen looks great!, how is the microcement holding off regarding the usage? (stains, heat, knifes dropping , etc. ) I have an island where we are considering to use microcement but the local installer says it doesn't hold off that much when "heavy use" thanks!.
Dont ever use a microcement for a kitchen countertop if you want it to hold up and last. Just go with a real concrete countertop. Micro's are great for floors and walls but definitely not kitchen countertops...Been installing microcements and concrete overlays for 20 years and would never recommend it for a countertop to any customer.
@@TimKollat Hi hope you don't mind the question, but I'm thinking about using microcement over an advantech osb subfloor. Would you say to avoid that combination as well? Thanks in advance
@@beckychristoforo8705 The OSB subfloor will need to be secured down very well, metal lath installed with no seams (overlap each lath piece by couple inches) and stapled down well. I personally would also waterproof it all first with an elastomeric before installing the lath (do not forget the metal lath, its the most important part of the whole prep) Then you have to encapsulate it all by using a self leveler (you can use a trowel down product but not as easy to get smooth and flat) Once dry, sand off residue and any trowel marks..etc and then install micro-cement as normal. Im assuming this is on a second floor or at least not on a solid concrete subfloor, so you will get movement in the floor. Expect to get some cracks at some point. The metal lath will keep it from coming apart but will not prevent cracks due to subfloor movement.
guys, i know this erratic camera shaking thing is probably your artistic style, but you took it a bit to the extreme and from a viewers perspective it’s just horrible - it’s hard to see any of the end results really, would be nice if the camera wouldn’t be shaking and moving as badly …
