Microtec Flooring - a game changer
For New Zealand's most versatile tiles, Microtec is the simple solution to seamless transitions. Smooth to touch and safer when wet, now that's indoor-outdoor living made easy. It’s a game changer.
An Innovative Solution For Safer Wet Areas
Applied during the manufacturing process, Microtec (also known as in-out technology) is an advanced glazing technology that creates a surprisingly smooth surface of slip resistance. This makes it super simple to cater to both internal and external areas by using the one tile across multiple applications.
Traditionally when selecting tiles for indoor, outdoor and wet areas you would be required to find a tile with the same design but a different finish. Today with Microtec you just need the one tile which brings a seamless consistency to your space - perfect for Kiwi’s love of open plan living.
What Is Microtec?
Unlike conventional slip-resistance technologies where randomly applied abrasives are used to create a rough surface, Microtec is a fine uniform coating of microscopic granules applied during manufacturing to form a smooth grip finish that will last the life of your tile.
Create effortless flow through your next project with Microtec.
Key Features Of Microtec
- An advanced smooth slip-resistance with a safe grip that activates when wet.
- A uniform coating of microscopic granules.
- Feels more like a matt finish.
- Has a minimum rating of P4.
- Avoid discrepancy on finish appearance for effortless design flow
Cleaning & Maintenance
Whilst the smooth surface is easier to clean and keep clean than traditional antislip tiles, the microscopic “roughness” still requires a regular and ongoing cleaning regime to avoid dirt build up – more so than a standard matt finish tile.
We recommend a post installation deep clean on all our products however this is especially important with the microtec finish. The smoothness of the surface may convince you that this tile will always be easy to clean however if grout haze and building debris are not removed post installation, issues with marking can arise later.
Please make your tiler aware they are handling Microtec tiles
When Grouting:
1. It is important to start wiping off excessive grout approximately 15 minutes after application or when grout begins to harden.
2. A water change should be conducted every 4m2. This helps to remove the polymer from grouting, which causes dirt and debris sticking to the tile surface.
3. A microfibre cloth is recommended to be used to buff-off grout residue after the surface becomes dry.
4. Aquamix grout haze cleaner is recommended to be used if there is still grout haze or other stubborn marks after the above process.
Post Installation:
Ongoing maintenance needs to be regular and we recommend micro fibre products such as Bona mops with a tile specific floor cleaning agent.
For excessive dirt build up we recommend Lithofin Intensive Cleaner and suggest a regular deep clean with this product every few months.
Just a few microtec examples below, stunning ranges suitable for indoor and out.
