A micro-topping is a cementitious polymer mixture applied in very low thicknesses starting from 1mm to 3mm coat used to either achieve a completely new seamless look or repair old cracked concrete. It achieves a superb compressive strength and is ideally suitable for resurfacing and providing an ornamental, rustic top surface. It can be polished to provide a dense, satin-finish surface. With virtually unlimited design options and quick installation time, micro cement floors can turn any space into a vibrant and beautifully designed area. It is applied on floors as well as walls to provide a uniform space with light, depth and harmony. Neocrete UTM is formulated to offer a Micro Topping cement flooring solution that can be applied over concrete, tile, wood or any stone flooring without the need to remove the substrate. Neocrete UTM provides a joint-less, tactile unique surface that suits the surrounding style of architecture.
Neocoat UTM is formulated with state-of-the-art technological additives with a special polymer and cement, providing you a marvellous beauty of a floor with exceptional smoothness and strength, abrasion and stain-resistant surface, all at a thickness of 3mm. The system consists of a primer, Neocoat UTM (Base coat) and Neocoat UTM (Top coat) and the application is carried out by trained applicators to provide durable and vintage surfaces that are unique in appearance as well as feel. Neocoat UTM provides a joint-less, tactile unique surface that suits the surrounding style of architecture. The ability of Neocoat UTM to blend with earthy colours makes it an ideal choice for architects and designers alike. It can be applied both on walls and floors giving a continuous and seamless feel. It offers sufficient adhesion and it adjusts to the shape of the support. For the restoration of existing surfaces, an appropriate assessment needs to be carried out by a specialist to make sure that the surface is adequate for UTM
A good advantage of UTM is that you can change colours, just sand and re-apply UTM and the surface is renewed. This provides a great opportunity for those who like to change colour schemes. In general, the colours used have high resistance to UV rays and the protective treatments are not subject to change over time. It is made with natural ingredients. Liquid polymer and a special cement mixture are blended manually by technicians to reflect the outcome that the work requires. It can cover any type of surface due to its remarkable adhesive properties; even household objects can be covered with UTM.
Advantages of Neocoat UTM
- Seamless, jointless, monolithic abrasion and stain resistant
- No need to remove the existing substrate
- Excellent adhesion with surfaces
- VOC compliant and environment-friendly
- Supplied in white or grey that can be pigmented with earthy colours
- Can be customised
- Suit THE needs suitable both for interior and exterior use
- Horizontal and vertical applications
- Resurfacing to as low as 3mm thickness
- Non-slip depending on the type of finish desired
- Easy to clean and preserve with pH-neutral soap
Applications of Neocoat UTM
A good advantage of UTM is that you can change colours, just sand and re-apply UTM and the surface is renewed. This provides a great opportunity for those who like to change colour schemes. In general, the colours used have high resistance to UV rays and the protective treatments are not subject to change over time. It can be applied in;
- All areas of residential surfaces including living rooms, bedrooms, patios, bathrooms and kitchens
- Vertical as well as horizontal surfaces
- Swimming pool decks, pergolas
- Spas and jacuzzies
- Retail stores, clinics and public spaces
- Restaurants and hotels
- Salons, shops, showrooms and museums
- Reception areas, hotel-lobbies
- Office spaces, server rooms
The application method of Neocoat UTM
Microtopping demands special knowledge and craftsmanship. There are numerous technical aspects to be taken into consideration that our craftspeople are taught through many hours of training. There are different application methods for concrete and tiles.
For Concrete
Neocrete’s authorized applicators are trained to execute Neocoat UTM microtopping. Briefly, the process involve the following steps;
- Surface preparation
- Primer application
- Application of Neocoat UTM (Base coat) in 2 coats or Neoflor 6010 in one coat
- Sanding and cleaning of the base coat surface
- Application of primer followed by Neocoat UTM (Top coat)
- Sanding and cleaning of the top coat surface
- Repeat steps 5 & 6
- Sanding and polishing the top coat surface with varying grits of paper
- Application of Neotuffcoat PU (sealer) mat or gloss (two coats)
For Tiles
Neocrete’s authorized applicators are trained to execute Neocoat UTM microtopping in its entirety. Briefly, the process involve the following steps;
- Surface preparation & cleaning
- Application of Neoflor WB primer
- Rolling out 80 gsm glass fibre cloth
- Application of Neoflor Primer-S
- Broadcast sand 500g per sq.m
- Application of 2 coats of Neocoat UTM (Base coat) or one coat of Neoflor 6010
- Sanding and cleaning of the base coat surface
- Application of primer followed by Neocoat UTM (Top coat)
- Sanding and cleaning of the top coat surface
- Repeat steps 5 & 6
- Sanding and polishing the top coat surface with varying grits of paper
- Application of Neotuffcoat PU (sealer) mat or gloss (two coats)
The maintenance of UTM in the first few days of application is essential to ensure the perfect finish, especially during the first month. In the first week, it is recommended to protect it as much as possible, taking care especially when moving pieces of furniture and avoid spilling liquids because the pores of the UTM have not yet closed.
The concept of Neocoat UTM microtopping has caught the fancy of architects, designers and customers alike because of the pure joy of achieving seamless, eternal surface with concrete, accentuating its effect multi-fold with unique textures, colours and finishes.
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