MC-Bauchemie

Concrete cosmetics for design elements

It is again very popular to use concrete as a design element for walls, staircases and other structural components. As fair-faced concrete without render, wallpaper or covering coats, concrete fully provides its puristical, modern appeal. At the same time, every fair-faced concrete surface is unique because it is determined by the formwork. But without treatment, any defect unfortunately becomes directly visible. Very good results can be achieved with the fillers Nafuquick and Emcefix of MC-Bauchemie‘s range of concrete cosmetics products.

The more consistent the color shade and non-porous and...

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