Béton ciré salle de bain à Satigny: watertight, seamless, made-to-measure coverings
Why choose waxed concrete for your bathroom?
The bathroom is a room where aesthetics and technology must come together perfectly. Waxed concrete meets this dual requirement thanks to a number of practical qualities.
Its continuous surface completely eliminates joints - those areas in traditional tiling that end up accumulating mould and scale. The visual result is immediate: the space looks bigger, brighter and cleaner. The absence of joints also makes daily cleaning much easier.
Technically speaking, the waxed concrete used by Azzo is a «waterproof» system. Wall2Floor Top Coat Waterproof is a two-component epoxy coating specially formulated for damp environments. Even if the surface varnish is scratched, the material does not absorb water or change colour. This characteristic makes it suitable for the most demanding environments, including steam rooms.
Finally, every project is unique. Thanks to a wide choice of pigments and textures - matt, satin or gloss - waxed concrete is just as suited to a minimalist spa atmosphere as it is to a warmer style. It's a covering that can be entirely customised to suit your taste.
Renovating existing tiles: transforming your bathroom without demolishing it
One of the major advantages of waxed concrete in bathroom renovation is its ability to cover existing tiles. This technique offers considerable advantages for homeowners in Satigny and neighbouring municipalities.
At around 4 mm thick, waxed concrete can be laid directly over existing tiles, provided the substrate is stable, clean and properly prepared. In most cases, degreasing followed by the application of a primer will suffice.
This approach avoids the need to demolish the old covering, which significantly reduces the duration and cost of the worksite. There's also an often overlooked advantage: old tiling adhesives often contain asbestos. By working over the existing tiling, you can avoid having to remove asbestos, which can be very costly.
The end result is a new, modern and perfectly smooth covering that completely hides the original tiles. Both walls and floors can be treated, offering total visual continuity in your renovated bathroom.
Floors, walls and walk-in shower
Waxed concrete can be applied to all the surfaces in your bathroom, each with its own specific properties.
The floor is the most frequently treated surface. Here, waxed concrete offers high resistance to wear and tear and everyday stains, while creating a pleasant surface underfoot. Its compatibility with underfloor heating makes it a particularly good choice for thermal comfort.
The walls covered in waxed concrete bring immediate visual coherence to the room. The smooth, uniform surface is a great alternative to ageing tiles, and offers a range of customisable shades - from classic mineral greys to warmer, more contemporary shades.
Italian-style shower represents the most technical and most rewarding application. Thanks to Azzo's multi-layer waterproofing system - primer, two coats of special resin-enriched cement, two coats of decorative waxed concrete, then three coats of protective varnish - the shower is completely watertight, built into the mass and not just on the surface.
The Azzo method: craftsmanship based in Satigny
What distinguishes a successful waxed concrete installation from a disappointment is above all the craftsman's know-how. At Azzo, a company founded in Satigny in 2018, Aureliano and Harald have over 25 years' experience in the painting and decorative coatings trades. Both holders of a CFC, they completed their training with technical and decorative courses in Italy, notably in Venice.
Their bathroom application protocol follows a rigorous 7-layer process:
- Diagnosing the substrate and checking the moisture content (below 4 %)
- Application of primer
- First pass of special enriched cement - creation of the watertight shield
- Second pass of special cement
- Two coats of decorative waxed concrete - adding substance and texture
- Meticulous sanding
- Application of 3 coats of protective varnish
Each stage follows strict drying times and precise temperature and humidity conditions. It's this rigorous craftsmanship, applied on every job, that guarantees long-lasting results and an impeccable finish.
From Satigny, Azzo works in the surrounding communes - Versoix, Meyrin - and throughout the canton of Geneva.
How do you maintain the waxed concrete in your bathroom?
Maintaining waxed concrete in the bathroom is easy, as long as you follow a few basic rules.
On a day-to-day basis, cleaning with lukewarm water, a pH-neutral soap (black soap or Marseille soap) and a microfibre cloth is all that's needed. The absence of joints means that dirt has nowhere to hide: a quick wipe will keep the surface spotless.
It is important to avoid alkaline products, bleach, aggressive limescale removers and abrasive sponges, which could damage the protective coating. Azzo supplies specific maintenance products for water features, to combat limescale without damaging the coating.
Depending on use, applying a maintenance wax once or twice a year will revive the shine of the surface. The protective varnish can be renewed after a few years to keep the surface looking new over the long term.
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Frequently asked questions about waxed concrete in the bathroom
Want to transform your bathroom with waxed concrete?
Contact Azzo in Satigny for a free diagnosis of your project. Aureliano and Harald will advise you on the solutions best suited to your space, your desires and your budget.