When it comes to sinks and bathtubs, designers and homeowners often ask the same question: is microcement really safe in constant wet areas? The short answer is that most microcements are not. However, Forcrete is the exception.

Traditional microcement systems rely heavily on surface sealers to achieve water resistance. This means that if the sealer is scratched, worn, or improperly maintained, moisture can penetrate the system—making sinks and bathtubs a high-risk application. For this reason, many manufacturers explicitly exclude these areas from their warranties.

Forcrete changes that equation entirely.

Forcrete is the only microcement system engineered with a 100% waterproof base formula before any sealer is applied. This means the waterproofing is built directly into the material itself—not dependent on a fragile topcoat. Even before sealing, the cured Forcrete surface is inherently water-resistant, making it uniquely suited for continuous water exposure.

This innovation makes sink basins, integrated vanities, bathtubs, and wet-area details not only possible, but reliable. Water pooling, daily use, temperature changes, and cleaning routines do not compromise the integrity of the system when properly installed. The sealer, in this case, becomes an added layer of protection and stain resistance—not the sole line of defense.

From a design standpoint, this opens the door to fully seamless bathrooms with sculptural sinks, monolithic tubs, and uninterrupted surfaces that are both minimalist and highly functional. From a technical standpoint, it provides peace of mind that the finish is performing at the same level as it looks.

In short, microcement in sinks and bathtubs is only safe when the material itself is waterproof. With its pre-sealer waterproof technology, Forcrete stands alone as the only microcement system with legitimate performance credentials for these demanding applications.

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