Any horrors using micro cement for a shower cubical?

[Beau]

I've nearly settled on using micro cement for the walls on our shower cubical. I've never used the stuff before but on paper like the simplicity, no grout and cost. Looking at the installation advice I should use WR plasterboard sealed onto the shower tray, skimmed and then the micro cement. I was wondering if any of you have any comment good or bad about the stuff and the backing before I commit to this plan. 

 

Thanks 

[MPH243]

I tried on a house last year that had 2 bathrooms micro cemented,  it did look good and minimalist. Find somebody who will do it and then get them to spec how and what they want to micro cement onto.

 

I can't comment about long term as this is the only time I have seen it.  

[Kelvin]

It’s water resistant not waterproof so the substrate underneath needs to be fully waterproofed first. The micro cement is then sealed to improve its water resistance. I seriously considered it but couldn’t find anyone locally that specialised in it and didn’t feel up to do doing it myself. 

[nod]

While it’s not my thing I’ve used this on plenty of other people’s jobs It’s Jus as waterproof as tiles 

We normally do a few sample boards for the colour Most go for concrete look But there are plenty of shades and depth of texture 

 

Be sure that you get someone that is experienced and not just learning on your job

Like tiles Make sure you are going to be happy with it as it can’t be skimmed over if your not 

 

[Beau]

Hmmm now you have me worried as I thought it was something you could DIY, the manufacturer sells it as such. I'm not a plasterer but can do a decent job dry lining but not with pink. The process sounded time consuming but not as much of an art as applying pink. Also it claims to be fully waterproof. Are they overselling it and have I got these things wrong?

[andyscotland]

@nod what do you do for substrate/tanking for the microcement: can it be applied over the impey waterguard you mentioned the other day?