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Why Microcement is A Great Solution for Quick, Clean Renovations
Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 28/11/25 Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 28/11/25

Why Microcement is A Great Solution for Quick, Clean Renovations

Microcement is the design world’s answer to quick, clean renovations that don’t compromise on luxury or performance.

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X-Bond: A CodeMark Certified Microcement
Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 29/10/25 Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 29/10/25

X-Bond: A CodeMark Certified Microcement

The X-Bond Microcement system stands apart as one of the only CodeMark Certified microcements in Australia. Learn More.

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FAQ: Overlay vs. Demolition
Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 22/10/25 Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 22/10/25

FAQ: Overlay vs. Demolition

Should you resurface or demolish? Learn when overlay systems like X-Bond Microcement outperform traditional demolition.

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4 Neutral Wall Finishes That Aren’t Just White Paint
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 8/10/25 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 8/10/25

4 Neutral Wall Finishes That Aren’t Just White Paint

Discover four unique, textural wall finishes: Venetian plaster, limewash, microcement, and Tadelakt.

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Are There Any Downsides of Microcement?
Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 30/9/25 Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 30/9/25

Are There Any Downsides of Microcement?

Wondering about the drawbacks of microcement? Here’s the truth.

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Can Microcement Be Applied Over Tiles: The Science of Adhesion
Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 26/9/25 Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 26/9/25

Can Microcement Be Applied Over Tiles: The Science of Adhesion

Yep, microcement products like X-Bond can be installed directly over the top of your old tiles!

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What Makes X-Bond The Best Microcement?
Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 16/9/25 Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 16/9/25

What Makes X-Bond The Best Microcement?

Backed by decades of innovation and trust, X-Bond is an industry leader that’s been engineered for excellence since day one.

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Project Feature: A Coastal Alchemy
Projects Laura Di Bartolo 6/9/25 Projects Laura Di Bartolo 6/9/25

Project Feature: A Coastal Alchemy

From the interiors to sculptural elements outside, X-Bond continues to unify this luxury Mediterranean-inspired home.

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Five Recent X-Bond Microcement Bathroom Installations
Projects Laura Di Bartolo 30/8/25 Projects Laura Di Bartolo 30/8/25

Five Recent X-Bond Microcement Bathroom Installations

A closer look at five of our latest bathroom projects, highlighting just how adaptable microcement can be in wet areas.

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Microcement vs. Epoxy: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for Your Floors?
Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 17/7/25 Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 17/7/25

Microcement vs. Epoxy: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for Your Floors?

Choosing between microcement and epoxy depends on your project needs. Here’s a guide to help compare the benefits of each.

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The Process of Installing X-Bond Microcement
Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 8/7/25 Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 8/7/25

The Process of Installing X-Bond Microcement

What builders, designers, and homeowners should know about the X-Bond installation system before our team gets started.

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Five Things You Need To Know About Quartz Carpet
Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 28/5/25 Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 28/5/25

Five Things You Need To Know About Quartz Carpet

Discover Quartz Carpet™, a more versatile alternative to exposed aggregate concrete and pebblecrete.

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Concrete Look Flooring or Real Concrete: What’s Right for Your Space?
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 22/5/25 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 22/5/25

Concrete Look Flooring or Real Concrete: What’s Right for Your Space?

As a concrete-inspired flooring option, microcement offers a practical and design-forward alternative.

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What is Japandi Design?
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 16/5/25 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 16/5/25

What is Japandi Design?

Let’s unpack exactly how these two unique, traditional design schools have merged into one.

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Why Microcement Is the Ultimate Interior Wall Finish
Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 8/5/25 Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 8/5/25

Why Microcement Is the Ultimate Interior Wall Finish

Offering smooth, seamless appeal with unmatched durability, microcement outperforms other interior wall finishes.

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Alt Favourites: Best in Hospitality Design
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 28/4/25 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 28/4/25

Alt Favourites: Best in Hospitality Design

Discover hospitality designs that balance brand identity, practicality, and unforgettable guest experiences.

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The 5 Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing Your Microcement
Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 22/4/25 Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 22/4/25

The 5 Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing Your Microcement

Here are five essential questions you should ask before selecting a microcement brand for your next project.

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The Quartz Carpet Q&A
Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 15/4/25 Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 15/4/25

The Quartz Carpet Q&A

Quartz Carpet is a seamless stone overlay rising in popularity. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

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Why Choose Alt. Surfaces Microcement Installers
Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 4/4/25 Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 4/4/25

Why Choose Alt. Surfaces Microcement Installers

Why we’ve been trusted microcement installers across Melbourne for 25+ years.

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Project Highlight: Dissh Store, Armadale
Projects Laura Di Bartolo 17/3/25 Projects Laura Di Bartolo 17/3/25

Project Highlight: Dissh Store, Armadale

The new Dissh boutique reflects the label’s recent rebrand into the world of elevated basics and sophisticated minimalism.

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