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Creating your own moulds for concrete is a rewarding way to produce custom garden ornaments, concrete blocks, or other home projects. The choice of mould material, surface preparation, and finishing...

Concrete Lab's microcement is designed for precision, arriving in pre-weighed packs that contain both the microcement powder and the corresponding resin. These packs are proportioned exactly, ensuring a consistent mix...

When it comes to casting concrete for a worktop using Cast-In-Place Mix, there are specific steps to follow to ensure a successful outcome. Here is a guide on how to...

When creating concrete worktops, it's common to find small pinholes or larger voids after demoulding. These imperfections are often due to tiny air pockets trapped in the mix, and while...

Achieving a professional finish on your concrete worktops starts with proper surface preparation. One of the most crucial steps is removing the weak cement paste layer that forms during curing...

Every now and then, we hear from customers who’ve moved into a new home and inherited concrete worktops that have seen better days. They often ask us how to bring...

Microcement is the perfect for a wetroom or shower environment and a great alternative to tiles. The preparation for a shower is slightly more involved than just a standard wall...

Polishing the surface of concrete cast into a mould is not new. In fact it's been around for some time now and concrete worktops and furniture are well known. Traditionally...

Q: "I'm planning to apply microcement over a brand-new, smooth screed. Do I need a primer, and do I really have to follow all the prep instructions?" Great question! If...