{"product_id":"microstone-rtu-waterproof-microcement-ready-to-use-thin-rustik-finishes","title":"Microforce RTU Waterproof Microcement | Ready to Use | Thin \u0026 Rustik Finishes","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeamless, fully waterproof microcement walls — without the mixing. Microforce RTU comes ready to use: open the tub, add the colour pigment and trowel it on. Choose the smooth, very fine \u003cem\u003eThin\u003c\/em\u003e finish or the medium-grain \u003cem\u003eRustik\u003c\/em\u003e finish, in 12 kg tubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApplied over RTU Base, it goes straight over existing tiles, making it a fast, clean way to renew showers and bathrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied by Microstone UK, Newcastle-under-Lyme. Contact us for stock and lead time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers approx. 34–48 m² (Thin) or 40 m² (Rustik) per coat per 12 kg tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to use — one component, just add the pigment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% waterproof system for showers, bathrooms and wet walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoes over existing tiles after a coat of RTU Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-thin: Thin under 0.25 mm per coat, Rustik under 0.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible, not self-cracking, with high adhesion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoint-free — no grout lines to clean or discolour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRustik also suitable for low-traffic floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it's applied\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean, sand and open the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrime\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hidroprimer on absorbent surfaces; Primer 2C with quartz on non-porous surfaces; Epoxim Plus 3C on damp substrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel\u003c\/strong\u003e — over tiles or uneven walls, 1–2 coats of RTU Base. Floors always need two coats of Base plus mesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e — mix the pigment into the tub, low speed then high, until uniform. Apply with a flexible trowel, 3–4 hours between coats, sanding with 150 grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal\u003c\/strong\u003e — one coat of Acryseal with a sponge trowel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect\u003c\/strong\u003e — after 2 hours, two coats of Aquamax (matt, satin or gloss), 12 hours apart. Fully sealed 24 hours after the final coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot suitable for swimming pools or exterior use. Manufacturer data is indicative — always test on site.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroforce (supplied by Microstone UK)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady-to-use waterproof microcement finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin approx. 34–48 m² per coat · Rustik approx. 40 m² per coat (12 kg tub)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 kg tub, paste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrain size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin \u0026lt; 0.1 mm · Rustik \u0026lt; 0.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness per coat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin \u0026lt; 0.25 mm · Rustik \u0026lt; 0.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConsumption per coat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin approx. 0.25–0.35 kg\/m² · Rustik approx. 0.30 kg\/m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDensity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin 1.58 g\/cm³ · Rustik 2.00 g\/cm³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAbrasion resistance (Taber)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin 0.175 g · Rustik 0.200 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurface hardness (Shore D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin 60 · Rustik 65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior walls; Rustik also low-traffic floors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–28°C in the sealed original tub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShelf life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 months from production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Microstone","offers":[{"title":"Thin (smooth) \/ White","offer_id":54949284446554,"sku":"MS-RTU-THIN-WHT","price":164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thin (smooth) \/ Beige","offer_id":54949284479322,"sku":"MS-RTU-THIN-BEI","price":164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thin (smooth) \/ Silver","offer_id":54949284512090,"sku":"MS-RTU-THIN-SIL","price":164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thin (smooth) \/ Grey","offer_id":54949284544858,"sku":"MS-RTU-THIN-GRY","price":164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thin (smooth) \/ Brown","offer_id":54949284577626,"sku":"MS-RTU-THIN-BRN","price":164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thin (smooth) \/ Black","offer_id":54949284610394,"sku":"MS-RTU-THIN-BLK","price":164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rustik (textured) \/ White","offer_id":54949284643162,"sku":"MS-RTU-RUS-WHT","price":164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rustik (textured) \/ Beige","offer_id":54949284675930,"sku":"MS-RTU-RUS-BEI","price":164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rustik (textured) \/ Silver","offer_id":54949284708698,"sku":"MS-RTU-RUS-SIL","price":164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rustik (textured) \/ Grey","offer_id":54949284741466,"sku":"MS-RTU-RUS-GRY","price":164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rustik (textured) \/ Brown","offer_id":54949284774234,"sku":"MS-RTU-RUS-BRN","price":164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rustik (textured) \/ Black","offer_id":54949284807002,"sku":"MS-RTU-RUS-BLK","price":164.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/8666\/4282\/files\/microstone-rtu-waterproof-microcement-ready-to-use-thin-rustik-finishes-microstone-pack.jpg?v=1791638162","url":"https:\/\/homeofclay.com\/products\/microstone-rtu-waterproof-microcement-ready-to-use-thin-rustik-finishes","provider":"Home of Clay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}