Presenter/s
Giuliano Cornale
Overview
This presentation will demonstrate how Microtoppings (microcement) can modernise existing surfaces and create new and elegant spaces. Importantly, you’ll learn how to overcome issues with substrates, material integration (including waterproofing) and how to choose and specify the correct finish.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn about the functional and aesthetics benefits of Microtoppings (AACA competency PC18 – apply creative imagination, design precedents and refining concept design options)
- Understand how to select and specify compatible primers, jointing, waterproofing, and protective sealers for various situations (AACA competency PC39 – integration of material selection)
- Learn about where different finishes can and should be used (AACA competency PC28 – draw on knowledge from building sciences and technology as part of preliminary design research and when developing the conceptual design to optimise the performance of the project)
- Learn about protecting and maintaining the finish (AACA competency PC45 -Understand processes for selecting materials, finishes, and systems, based on consideration of quality and performance standards)
- Learn about where and how to specify slip resistance (AACA competency PC46 – meets the requirements of the contract and complies with regulatory controls, building standards, codes)
Presenter
Giuliano Cornale is Hychem’s Technical Manager for Seamless Overlay Systems. Giuliano is previously from Ideal Work in Italy and brings 10 years of presenting, training and technical support experience from the world’s leading manufacturer of decorative cement overlay systems.
