Revision 11 | September 2026 application standard
Select the actual substrate, complete its release and preparation procedure, confirm the labelled build-up, then execute the product method in order.
Source: Nikkolor Australia · Cemento 3D Australian Technical Data Sheet · Revision 11 | September 2026
The supplied Revision 11 sheets and Revision 5 manual remain the owner-current source set, with further supplier review pending. The field method also reflects later owner direction on compression, limited detail sanding and Decor Finish suitability (walls and dry interior floors only without a slip-resistance additive, subject to existing wall exposure restrictions). Additive identity, dosage, tested rating and approved additional uses remain unconfirmed; adding it does not automatically approve wet floors or exterior use. These are owner corrections, not rewritten supplier evidence; the approved original PDFs remain unchanged.
Before selection
01
There is no universal percentage release gate. Establish the applicable moisture acceptance criterion for the actual substrate and project, then record the calibrated instrument, test method, units, substrate, test locations, environmental conditions and results. Visible dryness or elapsed time alone is not approval to proceed.
02
Select primer, receiving layer and fibreglass mesh from the actual substrate and condition. Mesh is used where screeds, repairs, chases, board joints or transitions require reinforcement; it is not automatic merely because a substrate is tiled and does not replace crack-isolation or movement-joint treatment.
03
The Nikkolor system is not a waterproofing membrane. Confirm membrane identity, cure, surface condition and compatibility, and do not add primer, mesh or another layer over a membrane unless that complete interface is approved. Without a slip-resistance additive, Decor Finish is only for walls and dry interior floors, subject to existing wall exposure restrictions. Bathrooms and showers are not automatically approved. An additive adds slip resistance but its name, dosage, tested rating and approved additional uses remain unconfirmed; it does not automatically approve wet floors or exterior use.
04
If the substrate, exposure or interface is not covered by current Nikkolor documentation, stop and obtain project-specific technical direction before coating. Apply only while the substrate is above +10°C and all other product/environment limits are met; the stricter condition governs. Performance evidence belongs only to the exact tested complete build-up and must not be transferred to another primer, protection system, substrate or Australian classification.
01 / substrate
Select the actual receiving surface, not the desired finish.
Selected substrate / Rev 11 p. 4
Complete in order. Do not apply the next stage until it is visibly dry and meets the documented criterion applicable to the actual substrate and project. Record instrument, method, units, substrate, locations, conditions and results.
Release check
Tap-test the full area and mark hollow, drummy, loose or cracked tiles.
Release check
Check grout lines, perimeter joints and movement joints for recurring movement.
Release check
Identify wax, soap, silicone, grease, cleaners or sealers that can prevent adhesion.
Release check
Check falls, ponding and any moisture source behind or beneath the tiled assembly.
02 / specified build-up
Build-up, bottom to top
System status
For sound ceramic, porcelain or marble. Use Primer NK before Primer Beton where absorbed contamination risk is identified and testing supports it. Decor Finish without a slip-resistance additive is limited to walls and dry interior floors, subject to project wall exposure approval; substrate selection alone does not approve wet floors or exterior use.
Rev 11 method and substrate references / pp. 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 4
Release gate
03 / application method
Complete each step in order. Timing references are given at +20°C unless the governing technical data sheet states otherwise.
Release the substrate after confirming its precise type, condition, expected exposure and protection requirement. Resolve instability, movement, moisture, waterproofing and flatness defects before decorative work.
Select the substrate-specific primer, receiving layer and any fibreglass reinforcement. Record those decisions in the project QA documents; do not use a universal build-up.
Measure approximately 300 mL potable water per kg of powder (approximately 6 L for a 20 kg pack). The formula toner is additional: never subtract its volume from the water. Keep water, toner, equipment and mixing time consistent between batches.
Homogenise the shade-specific Nikkolor toner. Use the sequence water → toner → mix to uniform colour → gradually add powder while mechanically mixing. Scrape the sides and base, then remix to a smooth, homogeneous, lump-free paste.
Use the mixed material within its approximate 4-hour pot life at +20°C. Never retemper material that has begun to stiffen.
Apply the substrate-specific primer or receiving layer and allow it to dry as stated in its current TDS. Where Primer Beton is specified, matching or closely matching it to the Cemento 3D colour is recommended, especially on floors, to reduce white chip contrast and assist blending; it does not prevent chips or guarantee an invisible repair.
Apply the first Cemento 3D coat with a stainless-steel trowel. Allow approximately 12 hours at +20°C, subject to actual drying and the recorded, substrate-appropriate release criterion.
Apply the second Cemento 3D coat. Allow approximately 24 hours at +20°C before protection, subject to actual drying and the recorded, substrate-appropriate release criterion.
Finish primarily by controlled trowel compression, with careful hand detailing of corners while the material is workable, and minimise later sanding. Sanding is not a general finishing step. If an isolated detail still requires refinement, wait at least 24 hours at +20°C, then use P150 or P180 only on the affected detail. Trial the method on a sample, preserve thickness, texture, colour and continuity, stop if the coating smears or the abrasive loads, and compatibly extract and remove all dust.
Owner-approved guidance: without a slip-resistance additive, Decor Finish is only for walls and dry interior floors. Wall exposure, substrate and complete-system restrictions still apply; this is not blanket approval for shower walls or exterior walls. An additive adds slip resistance, but its product name, dosage, tested rating and approved additional uses are unconfirmed. Do not assume an additive approves wet floors, shower floors or exterior use, or establishes an AS 4586 class. Obtain a written project-specific specification for other exposure. PRP remains a separate protection system governed by its own current TDS and project specification. Only for an approved wall exposure or dry interior floor, apply Decor Finish - 3 coats by short-pile roller, allowing approximately 24 hours between coats and 72 hours protected drying after the final coat at +20°C. For white or very light shades, use Semi-Gloss first, then the specified Matte or selected sheen for the remaining coats.
Protect the completed work. At +20°C, light walkability is approximately 48 hours subject to completed protection and handover controls, hardening approximately 7 days, furniture approximately 10 days and full cure approximately 28 days. After the final Decor coat provide 72 hours protected drying; throughout the first week keep the surface dry, do not clean it and avoid general or preventable traffic. Never drag furniture. Dry does not mean cured. PRP and special-service release instead follow the complete current PRP TDS and project specification.
Hold point checks
Hands-on learning
Lux Academy provides practical instruction in assessment, material handling and application technique. Project-specific support remains important after training.