TRAINING SERVICES

Floors (2 Day Course)
Advanced Microcement Application

What is it

Two day (2x 8 Hour) intensive course for Microcement applications on floors, start to finish.

Price

The one day course costs
$1200+gst

Trained Applicators Only

Trained Applicators Only
Course is only available to Australian / New Zealand Trade certification holders.

Complete Floor System Training – Overview

This advanced 2-day course is designed for applicators who want to master the application of Stone Age Basebeton 2K Systems on floors, bathrooms, wet areas, tiles, and resurfacing substrates. This is a fully hands-on, technical course covering substrate preparation, waterproofing understanding , movement joints, epoxy/mesh reinforcement, complete 2K system build-ups, professional trowel techniques, and sealing for durability.

Please note that this course is an in-person event and requires your physical attendance. After purchase you will receive an email confirmation from us with further details about when and how to book your training session. For more information contact us.

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INCLUDES

Hands-on learning that gets you working more efficiently and effectively on site.

Understanding Basebeton 2K System (Floors & Wet Areas)

Includes:

  • Understanding the 1K wall system
  • Where 1K is used and why
  • Comparing 1K vs 2K and when you might choose 1K
  • Environmental considerations: heat, humidity, substrate movement

Substrate Preparation – Flooring Masterclass

a. Concrete Floors:

  • Strength requirements
  • Moisture testing
  • Epoxy requirements
  • Crack mapping and repairs

b. Screeds:

  • Curing times
  • Weak screed correction

c. CFC / Villaboard:

  • Joint treatment
  • Underlay preparation

d. Tile Overlays:

  • Identifying hollow/loose tiles
  • Levelling grout joints
  • Grinding glossy tiles
  • Mesh + reinforcement

Waterproofing Integration (Wet Areas)

Includes:

  • Waterproof membrane compatibility
  • Avoiding delamination
  • Niches, benches, mitres, drains
  • Expansion joints and falls
  • Wet-area mock-up demonstration

Mesh, Reinforcement & Epoxy Layers

Includes:

  • When mesh is required
  • Epoxy base build-ups
  • Sand broadcasting
  • Handling cracked substrates, weak screeds, CFC movement

Basebeton 2K – Mixing & System Sequence

Includes:

  • Trowel placement and control
  • Avoiding lap lines
  • Fixing defects
  • Large-area movement
  • Timing between coats

2K Basecoat Application (First Coat)

Includes:

  • Avoiding lap lines
  • Fixing defects
  • Large-area movement
  • Expansion joints and falls
  • Timing between coats

2K Finish Coat Application (Second Coat)

Includes:

  • Achieving uniform texture
  • Clouding, feathering, blending
  • Working around drains and transitions
  • Large floor blending techniques

Sanding & Refinement

Includes:

  • Grit progression
  • Fixing pinholes
  • Refining before sealing

Sealing for Floors & Wet Areas

Includes:

  • Basebeton Sealing Systems
  • Slip resistance
  • Avoiding bubbles, streaks and roller marks
  • Curing for durability
  • Long-term maintenance

Movement Joints & Transitions

Includes:

  • Live joint requirements
  • Trim installation
  • Perimeter movement
  • Bathroom expansion joints

Full Floor System Mock-Up

Participants complete:

  • Substrate correction
  • Primer
  • Mesh/reinforcement
  • Epoxy layer (if required)
  • 2K basecoat
  • 2K finish coat
  • Sanding
  • Sealing

+ Troubleshooting & Best Practices

Includes how to handle:

  • Cracks, moisture issues, tile telegraphing
  • Primer bubbling
  • Sealer issues
  • Colour inconsistency
  • Fast on-site fixes

What You Take Home

After completing this 2 day course you will receive the following:

  • Mastery of 2K floor system
  • Sample boards + mock-ups
  • Substrate preparation guides
  • Tile overlay checklist
  • Waterproof detailing guide
  • Technical sheets + care guides
  • Certificate of completion for 2k application
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