Microcement: A Thin Coating That Covers Floors and Walls

Microcement is a thin, cement-and-polymer coating applied directly over existing floors, walls, and countertops. Because it goes on as a continuous membrane, the finished surface has no expansion joints or grout lines. Drying is measured in hours, and a sealed 2-3 mm floor can take foot traffic within a day.

What Exactly Is Microcement?

Microcement is a blend of cement, fine aggregates, and water-based polymers, mixed and applied by trowel in thin coats. It bonds to concrete, screed, tile, plaster, and drywall, which is why one product handles floors, walls, and counters. The finished build is roughly 2-3 mm thick, so it adds no meaningful height and needs no demolition.

Key Properties

  • 🌟 Continuous Surfaces: No joints or grout lines
  • 🌈 Colour Range: From pale neutrals to deep tones
  • 🏠 Substrate Range: Bonds to concrete, tile, screed, and drywall
  • 💪 Water and Wear: Sealed surfaces handle water and daily use

Living Spaces

  • Living Rooms: Floors and walls in one continuous material
  • Kitchens: Counters and floors with no grout lines
  • Bathrooms: Water-resistant walls and floors with no tile joints

Beyond the Indoors

  • Outdoor Terraces: The same continuous surface inside and out
  • Pool Areas: Sealed coating rated for wet zones
  • Commercial Spaces: Cafes, retail units, and offices

Why Architects Specify Microcement

Architects specify microcement because it:

  • Runs from floor to wall without a joint
  • Creates continuous surfaces across a whole room
  • Bonds to concrete, screed, tile, and drywall
  • Covers existing finishes without demolition

How Microcement Is Applied

Case Study: The Urban Loft

In a loft or villa, the same 2-3 mm coating runs from the floor up the wall and into the bathroom. One material covers the whole envelope, so there are no thresholds, trims, or tile joints to break the line.

Behind the Scenes: How Does It Work?

Microcement is applied in thin layers, each left to cure before the next:

  • 1 Prep the Surface: Clean, level, and prime
  • 2 Base Coat: Bonds the build to the substrate
  • 3 Microcement Layers: Two or three coats, troweled on
  • 4 Seal: Protect the cured surface and set the sheen

Why It Wears Well

  • Colour mixed through the coat
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Low maintenance
  • No grout lines to clean

Where It Needs Care

Microcement comes with a few considerations:

  • Professional installation is a must
  • Slightly more expensive than traditional materials
  • Can feel a bit cool to the touch

Where Microcement Fits Now

Architects and designers specify microcement for whole-room surfacing: floors, walls, and counters in one sealed material.

  • Create minimalist spaces
  • Remove the joint between floor and wall
  • Finish in matte, satin, or gloss
  • Resurface existing tiles without demolition

    • Your Space, Resurfaced

    Microcement is a practical finish. It covers old tile and screed without demolition, adds roughly 2-3 mm of height, and seals to a surface that takes daily cleaning. For a renovation, that combination solves more problems than it creates.

    Pro Tip: Ask your installer to show a cured sample board before you commit to a colour and sheen.

    Before You Specify

    If you want floors and walls in one continuous finish with no tile joints, microcement does the job in a sealed 2-3 mm build. Book a site visit so the substrate condition and project size can be assessed before you choose a system.

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    Design Dare: Ask to see a cured sample board in your two shortlisted colours before you commit.