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What is Microcement?
How is it used and what are the benefits from polished concrete?
Microcement has become an increasingly popular material amongst interior designers, architects, builders and homeowners looking to achieve an industrial interior and concrete aesthetic where it would not normally be possible. Microcement is a great product for those wishing to achieve a seamless floor / wall finish that is grout-free and aligns with contemporary and modernistic trends.
Microcements are effectively polymer-modified cement-based coatings applied typically at 2-3mm. Formulated with polymers, ultra-fine aggregates, additives and natural colour pigments, they can be applied to surfaces such as floors, walls, stairs, and ceilings to create a decorative coating indicative of a concrete effect finish in both domestic and commercial environments.
Microcement products are also known by other trade names such as MicroCrete®, microscreed, microcemento, micro-concrete and bentonceire to name a few. These products will differ slightly due to their qualities, aesthetics and overall performance. Therefore its always recommended to utilise a quality product and experienced installer if you are considering a finish such as this.
Microcements are great options for living and work spaces due to the possibility of achieving a decorative concrete finish that is grout / join-free and completely seamless. The systems can be customised in colour and finish to be as unique as your fingerprint whilst offering superior hygienic and hypoallergenic properties.
Get a Quotation or Further Information
For more information on our selection of Microcement products, please don’t hesitate to call us on 02070968990.
Alternately if you require some costs for your project, please see our quick quotation page here.
The microcement systems we install
We are systems-led rather than tied to one product, and we recommend the right one for your project honestly. For a full breakdown of pricing, see our microcement and resin flooring cost guide.
MicroCrete Microcement
Our trademark cement-based microcement with added polymers. At only 2 to 3mm it is hard wearing and bespoke, for floors and walls, colour matched to most popular paint colours.
See MicroCrete colours.
Kerakoll Cementoresina & Microresina
The Italian designer cement-resin and microcement systems. We are the UK’s longest-established Kerakoll partner, with 10 warm colours to choose from.
The polished concrete effect
The seamless polished concrete look, delivered honestly as a microcement overlay rather than a ground structural slab.
Read our microcement vs polished concrete guide.
Does the microcement come from a reputable manufacturer?
Does the manufacturer of the microcement system warrant the use of the materials within a bathroom and wetroom environment? They should also be able to provide official and independent testing documentation for the proposed system and products to support the type of use, along with any official product warranty or support for the installation should there be any unknown future concerns.
There are a few further key elements which can be queried to ensure that the individual products have been tested for their intended use. Do the chosen microcement systems conform to and hold CE marks (European standards and testing of performance), for example some of the following categories:
- EN 15824:2017 – Specifications for external renders and internal plasters based on organic binders.
- EN 1504-2:2004 – Specifications for surface protection products – Impregnation.
- EN 13813:2002 – Specifications for synthetic resin screed material for use internally in buildings.
- EN 1504-2:2004 – Specifications for surface protection products – Coating.
We install across London and the South East.
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