Fired Earth: Blendd Cement Kitchen Makeover

Give your kitchen a makeover using Blendd Cement.

Step 1: Remove fittings

• Remove zinc, plug covers, hooks, nails and appliances etc.

Step 2: Prepare the surface

• Using a toothbrush & Blendd Prewash scrub all grime and dirt from grout lines
• Scrub tiles and surfaces with scrubbing brush
• Rinse well with clean water
• Leave to dry for 12 hours

Step 3: Sand grout lines, tiles & tops

• Wipe dust

Step 4: Tape

• Tape all necessary areas for a clean and neat finish
• Always remove the tape prior to when the cement has dried

Step 5: Trowel grout lines

• Make a thick mix with your Blendd Cement by adding more powder to your mixture and fill the grout lines.
• Leave to dry for 4-6 Hours

Step 6: Prime

• Make a primer by adding the Blendd Thinning agent to your thick mixture until you achieve a paintable consistency
• Apply a liberal coat to your surfaces as a primer
• Leave to dry for a minimum of 12 hours

Step 7: Apply the first coat

• Using your Blendd Trowel, apply your first coat to the surface
• Do not apply thick coats, apply many thin coats (0.7mm) instead

Step 8: Sand

• Sand between coats using P100/P120 to remove any high points

Step 9: Apply additional coats

• Apply 2nd and 3rd coats
• Coats can be applied within 2-4 hours of each other, ensuring the previous coat is strong enough to receive an additional coat
• Apply as many thin coats as possible (0.7mm) to achieve your desired finish
• The final coat should be left to cure for a minimum of 48 hours

Step 10: Sealer

• Use a blondie brush (light bristle brush) and white mohair roller
• Essential seal is used for walls and everyday light duty surfaces using the cut – roll and wipe with the mutton cloth method
• Extreme seal is used on hard wearing surfaces like counter tops & floors using the cut and roll application method
• Apply sealer in a 2-coat application. A 3rd coat can be applied to tops, floors and water prevalent areas to achieve a more durable finish
• Wipe surfaces immediately after spills to prevent stains
• It is important to note that water-based sealers are easy to use and are aesthetically pleasing, although they can never offer the complete stain resistance of a solvent based sealer.
• It is important to take care of your surface by allowing it to cure for a full 7 days and always wipe spills immediately to prevent your surface from staining.