What are the most popular new spring products in 2022? That must be microcement tiles. Just by searching for "microcement tiles" on Xiaohongshu, you can find 10,000+ notes and 30,000+ products, which shows how popular it is.
Recently, Zhongtaojun has learned from many sources that many companies including Hongyu, Wells, Xinruncheng, Qianghui, Guanxingwang, Yuhui and Xinghui have Ceramic tile brands will all launch new microcement tile products at the end of 2021 or early 2022.
The trend of micro-cement tiles is actually related to the "wabi-sabi style" that has become popular in the design circle in recent years. Microcement is regarded as the best decorative material to present the "wabi-sabi style". However, due to factors such as the high cost of microcement and long construction period, people regard microcement tiles as a "substitute" material for microcement.
Why can microcement tiles replace microcement?
First of all, the texture of microcement is relatively unique, between paint and cement. For the ceramics industry where inkjet technology and digital glaze technology are already very mature, it is actually useless to produce tiles that imitate microcement texture. Regarding the difficulty, ceramic companies can even use various processes and designs to make the product highly restore the texture of microcement and at the same time increase the sense of high-end and luxury based on its simple and monotonous appearance. .
Secondly, due to the immature production and technology of microcement in China, domestic microcement is prone to many problems such as bulging, water seepage, dirtiness, and scratches, while imported microcement is expensive and lacks cost-effectiveness. In contrast, ceramic materials have more stable physical properties than other materials, such as waterproof, fireproof, wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant, etc. Therefore, compared with microcement, microcement tiles are more suitable for space decoration.
In addition, the construction process of microcement is relatively cumbersome. After construction, it needs to be polished, topcoated, sealed and cured. Since the inside of the microcement is still hydrating after curing, it needs to wait until 28 It takes about days to reach the optimal intensity of use. The construction method of microcement tiles is completely different from that of microcement. When laying tiles, it is alsosilkNo delay in other decoration processesYou only need to wait a week to do the beautiful seams.
From this point of view, microcement tiles are not actually the "replacement" of microcement, but the "higher generation" of microcement.
How to choose various microcement tiles?
From a process perspective, the main processes for microcement tiles include abrasive dry particle brush polishing, flat dry particle brush polishing, digital glaze, candy glaze, etc. The surface of microcement tiles polished by abrasive dry grain brushing has subtle unevenness, stronger texture and anti-slip; the microcement tiles polished by flat dry grain brushing not only have the same advantages as those polished by abrasive dry grain brushing, but are also easier to care for; Digital Glazed microcement tiles have richer textures, and the glaze surface feels smoother and smoother; the advantage of candy glaze is reflected in its reflective effect under light, and its appearance is very high.
In terms of hue, microcement tiles can be roughly divided into warm and cold tones. A microcement tile salesperson told Zhongtaojun that many people misunderstood microcement tiles as traditional plain bricks, but they are not. "Micro cement tiles are available in black, white and gray, as well as macaron, Morandi and other colors. Milk white, milk coffee, and warm gray are all selling well." It is understood that the rich tones of micro cement tiles can To control a variety of styles, in addition to "wabi-sabi style", the currently popular "cream style" will also use microcement tiles.
From the texture point of view, some microcement tiles are solid color, some have a mottled effect, and some have a grainy surface... Most designers Know how to select microcement tiles with different textures according to the needs of design and application. However, some novice users are more likely to make pitfalls and overturns in this aspect. After laying, they find that the effect is too dull or even dirty. In this regard, professionals suggest that if you want to imitate the overall microcement of the whole house, it is best to choose solid-color and non-textured bricks with the same color caulking agent to achieve a seamless visual effect.
From the specification point of view, the most common sizes of microcement tiles currently on the market are 600×1200, 750×1500, 900×1800㎜. Among them, 750×1500 is called the golden specification and is the first choice for most home decorations; in addition, 600×1200 microcement tiles are more often chosen to be applied vertically on bathroom walls, and just two pieces can reach the top; 900×1800 specifications It is more used for large-area paving in mansions and commercial spaces. The larger the specifications, the fewer gaps there will be.
In short, if you want to use microcement tiles to achieve stunning decoration effects, you should not have the mentality of "just buy whichever one is used by the most people" when choosing. Make your choice based on actual application areas and design effects.
What is the most reliable way to buy microcement tiles?
The first is online platforms such as Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and Taobao. Most consumers almost start to learn about and come into contact with microcement tiles online, so they are more likely to be inspired by merchants’ content and have the urge to buy. Moreover, the price of microcement tiles seen online is often lower than that in offline stores, which is also an important reason to attract consumers to place orders. However, online is not a good way to buy building materials, especially the category of microcement tiles. Information such as glossiness, whiteness, touch, etc. cannot be clearly obtained through the screen.
The second is offline brand stores. Compared with buying microcement tiles online, it is much more reliable to buy them at offline brand stores. Not to mention quality assurance, the services provided by offline stores alone make it difficult for online merchants to catch up. Can't be surpassed. As mentioned above, when choosing microcement tiles, you need to coordinate the design. The design renderings tailored by brand stores for customers can help them find the most suitable decoration style. In addition, the store's services such as delivery upstairs, guidance on paving, returns, exchanges and replenishments also make people worry-free, trouble-free and labor-saving.
The third is a material & design studio separated from the home building materials store. With the sharp decline in passenger traffic in the terminal market in recent years, some young practitioners in various cities have established studios with their own resources and connections. Compared with stores, studios also have a sound team and service system; however, because studios are not distributors of any brand, the products they provide come from different sources, including domestic niche brands and unpopular imported brands. It is worth noting that its price transparency is notHigh, it is also difficult to trace the source after after-sales problems occur.
It is said that the building materials industry is too deep, especially for popular products such as microcement tiles. There will always be some unscrupulous merchants who want to take advantage of the popularity, so when buying, you should ask more, read more, and compare more, and remember to be greedy for small things. Cheap and suffer big losses.
