The secrets worth knowing about pressed cement mortar, which is particularly popular in Greek bathrooms.

Pressed cement mortar is both an old and a modern construction solution, which makes it timeless. There are not a few people who prefer it because it matches all natural materials, such as metal, glass and even marble. You will find it on floors, walls and ceilings, in swimming pools and in built furniture. The reason why it is so popular in the bathrooms of homes, businesses and hotels has to do with the fact that it is waterproof and durable.

WHAT IS FORGED CEMENT?

Let’s start by clarifying the difference between plain cement and pressed cement. The first has cement as its main material, while the second does not contain any cement at all. Its ingredients are theraic earth, ceramic flour, quartz sand and quicklime. The technique has its roots in Ancient Greece while it has also been found in Egypt or Rome, although in modern times it is mainly observed in the Aegean islands and more specifically in the Cyclades. In simple words, it is a Greek product that has been used for years in our country. Pressed cement mortar, therefore, got its name from the trowel with which the craftsman “presses” it and is a powder mortar that, when mixed with water, turns into a fluid material ideal for coating surfaces.

METHODS OF APPLYING THE FORGED CEMENT IN THE BATHROOM

Pressed cement mortar is applied to floors as it does not slip, an advantage that makes it also suitable for the bathroom. It is also applied to walls and as ceilings too, in addition to high aesthetics, it also offers the possibility of easy cleaning since it has no joints, like tiles. Finally, the built-in sanitary ware – such as the shower or the sink – give the feeling of a single space to your bathroom and make it look even bigger.

THE ADVANTAGES OF FORGED CEMENT

I will start with the fact that pressed cement mortar has a good quality-price ratio and this is partly due to the fact that it is made from domestic materials. On the other hand, although economical, it does not lack high aesthetics and offers a sense of luxury in your bathroom. In case you are environmentally conscious, it is worth telling you that pressed cement mortar is a ecological material. In addition, it will get you out of trouble and unnecessary expenses as well it does not need frequent maintenance while if you decide to choose it no need to remove the previous surface as it can be applied over most materials. Its construction is quick, so you don’t have to be tempted to do it yourself, as some websites recommend. It is preferable to contact the specialized and experienced professionals who will offer you the best result. The advantages, however, do not end here. Perhaps the best of all is that your bathroom will not get dirty as easily as if you had chosen other materials and in fact it will be cleaned effortlessly as it is a smooth and uniform surface.