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Color Options

MICROCEMENT USA MICRO-QUARTZ MIXING PROCEDURE

(Medium or Coarse versions)

   1.  Add Colorant Add the exact ounces shown in the calculator based on your desired intensity:

  • Level 1 (Darkest) → 100% of the full amount
  • Level 2 (Medium) → 25% of the full amount
  • Level 3 (Lightest) → 10% of the full amount

Example: One full dark color (Level 1) uses an entire bottle in one bucket. A Level 3 tint uses only 1/10 of a bottle, so one bottle can tint ten full buckets.

For Neutral Light Colorants: these shades are designed to remain light and cannot be made darker. However, you may slightly reduce the amount of colorant if you prefer an even lighter finish.

   2.  Mix Thoroughly Use a paddle mixer to blend the colorant into the Micro-Quartz. Scrape the sides and bottom several times to ensure even distribution.

   3.  Rest & Rebind Let the mixture rest for at least 30 minutes.. The material will thicken — this is normal and expected.

  4.  Add Hardener Add the required hardener (916:84 ratio) or one full 17.6 oz (500 g) bottle per 12.1 lb  bucket. Mix thoroughly, scraping the sides and bottom.

   5.  Add Water for Application Add the desired amount of water for your application method and mix again.

Important: The exact same percentage of water must be used in every bucket to keep the color consistent across the entire job.

Recommended Water Amounts (per full bucket):

  • Walls: 0.7 – 1.4 oz
  • Floors – Coarse first coat: 1.1 – 1.8 oz
  • Floors – Coarse top coat: 2.8 – 3.5 oz
  • Medium: 1.1 – 3.2 oz

Your Micro-Quartz is now ready for application.

Pro Tip: Always prepare and test a small batch first to confirm color, consistency, and final appearance under your lighting conditions.

Finish Coat (MicroQuartz)Colorant Calculator

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⚠️ Important: Mix One Bucket at a Time Due to the limited working time of MicroQuartz, always mix colorant into ONE bucket at a time. Do not pre-mix multiple buckets.
Mix Per Bucket (115 sq ft of Finish Coat MicroQuartz)
Finish Coat (MicroQuartz) Part A: oz
Finish Coat (MicroQuartz) Part B: oz
Colorant to Add:
Total Materials Summary (For Reference)
Total Buckets Needed for sq ft:
Total Colorant Needed:
Total Finish Coat (MicroQuartz) Part A:
Total Finish Coat (MicroQuartz) Part B:
Note: This is for reference only. Remember to mix colorant into ONE bucket at a time.
Take to PPG Paints (1.5 gal bucket) – Colorant Only
🔧 Advanced: Wall Build Coat Alternative ▼
Alternative Application Method:
Wall Build Coat (MONOSTONE XL) can be used as a finish layer with colorant.

Mix Per Bucket (140 sq ft of Wall Build Coat):
Wall Build Coat (MONOSTONE XL): One full bucket
Colorant to Add:
⚠️ Important:
Wall Build Coat should ONLY be used as the FIRST layer of the finish coat. Do not use it for subsequent finish layers.

Coverage Difference:
• MicroQuartz: 115 sq ft per bucket
• Wall Build Coat (MONOSTONE XL): 140 sq ft per bucket

Note: This is an advanced technique. Most applications use MicroQuartz as the finish coat.
Important Notes: • This is for troweled-on Finish Coat (MicroQuartz) only.
• Always mix colorant into ONE bucket at a time due to limited working time.
• For consistent color across multiple buckets, the amount of water added (if any) must be exactly the same percentage for every bucket.
• Diluting and rolling on the product will change the final color appearance. We cannot be responsible for color variation if the product is diluted or applied by roller.

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