Bathroom Makeover with Cementitious Decorative Coating
The bathroom is one of the most important and frequently used spaces in the home. Nowadays, more and more people are choosing cementitious decorative coatings for their bathroom renovations, as they offer a modern aesthetic, functionality, and high resistance to water and wear.
Why Choose Decorative Coating in the Bathroom?
Decorative coating offers a seamless, harmonious finish without joints, giving a minimal and elegant look. It is also a highly durable material that withstands moisture, stress, and temperature changes—essential qualities for a bathroom.
The Arterra Patiti range by Kraft Paints offers excellent options in textures and colors, ideal for bathrooms with personality and unique style.
Substrate Preparation
Proper preparation of the substrate is critical. The surface must be stable, clean, and free from dust and greasy substances. For flawless adhesion on non-absorbent surfaces, Arterra Patiti Quartz Primer is used—a quartz-based primer specifically designed to bond the substrate with the coating system and prevent detachment. For absorbent substrates, the innovative Arterra Patiti Nano-Hybrid Primer is applied, a hybrid transparent penetrating primer.
In areas with high moisture or direct water contact (e.g., shower trays), it is necessary to apply a waterproofing system. Kraft Paints’ Hydroguard Elastic System acts as a moisture barrier, protecting the substrate and extending the life of the final finish.
Finally, the specially formulated Arterra Patiti Level Base mortar is applied, which smooths the surface and provides unique durability while embedding the ClimaNet 160 anti-alkaline mesh.
Application of Decorative Coating
The application requires a skilled technician for perfect results. Arterra Patiti Fine or Ultra Fine is applied in successive layers, with appropriate attention to smoothing and finishing.
The ease of application and workability of Kraft Paints' system offers comfort even in hard-to-reach areas or organic curves.
This coating can be applied on both floors and walls, creating a unified and aesthetically refined result—ideal for standout bathrooms.
Waterproofing and Protection
After completion, it is important to protect the surface. Kraft Paints' protective varnishes shield from stains, soap, salts, and chemical cleaners, preserving the appearance and durability of the coating over time. Especially for interior use, Arterra Patiti Varnish PU Aqua stands out—a two-component, aliphatic polyurethane water-based varnish that offers waterproofing, excellent mechanical resistance, abrasion and impact protection, resistance to common cleaners and household stains, with low odor.
Maintenance
This decorative cement system requires minimal maintenance. Cleaning is easy with mild detergents and soft cloths. Reapplying the chosen protective varnish can further extend the lifespan of the surface.
Conclusion
Renovating a bathroom with decorative cement coating is a modern, durable, and aesthetically complete solution. With proper preparation and the use of the right products—such as Hydroguard Elastic, Arterra Patiti Quartz Primer, the Arterra Patiti line, and Kraft Paints’ protective varnishes—the bathroom is transformed into a space of high aesthetics, comfort, and durability.
