Microcement · MC-02

Soft Sand

The kind of off-white that stops a room feeling clinical. Most Soft Sand installs end up on family bathrooms or open-plan kitchens. It plays well with oak, brass, linen, brushed nickel and unpolished plaster. Soft Sand sits in our Microcement range with with a soft warmth that suits low daylight, undertones of wheat, and a character that's warm seamless tan. It reads Mediterranean modern in spirit without locking the room into a single period.

Where Soft Sand works

Best used in bathroom, kitchen

Warm seamless tan reads its best where the light is even and natural. Below are the rooms we've installed this shade in most often.

  • ensuites
  • scullery and pantry walls
  • snugs and reading rooms
Pairs with

Shades that sit beside Soft Sand

Picked by family, warmth and tonal proximity within the same range.

Technical

How Soft Sand is applied

Soft Sand uses the standard Microcement build. The technical specification is the same across colour — only the pigment changes.

Sheen options
matt · satin · low-sheen polished
Coverage
Applied in 2–3 mm total build over 3–4 thin coats.
Substrates
existing tile (over primer), screed and concrete, sound plaster, marine plywood (boxed-in furniture and showers)
Sealer
Two coats of polyurethane sealer; an additional waterproofing layer for wet-rooms.
Cleaning
PH-neutral cleaner. Re-seal every 5–7 years on floors.
FAQs about Soft Sand

Questions clients ask about this shade

Does Soft Sand hold up in north-facing rooms?+

Yes — Soft Sand carries enough warm pigment that it doesn't go flat or grey in cool daylight. The wheat undertone is what stops it bleaching out.

Is Soft Sand suitable for a shower or wet-room?+

Soft Sand can be specified for wet-rooms with our standard microcement wet-zone build: primer, two base coats with reinforcing mesh, two finishing coats, then a tanking membrane and two coats of polyurethane sealer. The colour itself doesn't change suitability — finish and sealer do.

What does Soft Sand pair with from your range?+

We most often pair Soft Sand with the three closest shades in its family — see the pairings panel below. Beyond that, pairs naturally with rattan, jute, warm timbers and bouclé.