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Five Things You Need To Know About Quartz Carpet
Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 28/5/25 Product Information 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 Laura Di Bartolo 8/5/25 Product Information 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 Laura Di Bartolo 22/4/25 Product Information 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 Laura Di Bartolo 15/4/25 Product Information 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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From Microcement to Metal: Material Trends for 2025
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 11/3/25 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 11/3/25

From Microcement to Metal: Material Trends for 2025

Here are some key material trends you’ll want to keep an eye on in 2025 — from microcement to metals and Moroccan tiles.

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Microcement: Modern Flooring Solutions for Concrete Resurfacing
Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 6/3/25 Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 6/3/25

Microcement: Modern Flooring Solutions for Concrete Resurfacing

Microcement is reshaping the design world — an innovative and practical alternative for concrete resurfacing.

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Alt’s Amazing Houses of the Month
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 21/2/25 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 21/2/25

Alt’s Amazing Houses of the Month

Our team has picked a selection of amazing houses from Australian architects that express everything we love about modern design.

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Your Best Commercial Flooring Options
Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 12/2/25 Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 12/2/25

Your Best Commercial Flooring Options

In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best commercial flooring options: microcement, stone overlays, and polished concrete.

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The Biggest Microcement Application Mistakes to Avoid
Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 11/2/25 Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 11/2/25

The Biggest Microcement Application Mistakes to Avoid

Incorrect application can lead to microcement issues down the line. Here’s how to save time, money, and frustration.

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Alt. Favourites: Microcement Installations in Melbourne
Projects Laura Di Bartolo 10/2/25 Projects Laura Di Bartolo 10/2/25

Alt. Favourites: Microcement Installations in Melbourne

View some of our favourite residential and commercial X-Bond Microcement installations in Melbourne.

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Ways to Spice Up Your Flooring
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 24/1/25 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 24/1/25

Ways to Spice Up Your Flooring

Here are a few things you can do to spice things up when it’s time to specify your flooring materials, and make your home stand out.

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Can Microcement Be Applied Over Concrete?
Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 16/1/25 Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 16/1/25

Can Microcement Be Applied Over Concrete?

The answer is yes! Keep reading to find out more about concrete resurfacing with a microcement overlay.

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Can You Apply Microcement Over Tiles?
Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 3/1/25 Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 3/1/25

Can You Apply Microcement Over Tiles?

We answer all your substrate-related FAQs to help you understand how X-Bond Microcement works across different surfaces.

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Alternative Flooring Options for Seamless Surfaces
Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 18/12/24 Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 18/12/24

Alternative Flooring Options for Seamless Surfaces

Innovative alternatives that offer all the seamless beauty of concrete but with added benefits.

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What's the Difference Between Microcement and Venetian Plaster?
Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 10/12/24 Product Information Laura Di Bartolo 10/12/24

What's the Difference Between Microcement and Venetian Plaster?

Microcement and Venetian plaster have different characteristics and are best suited for different applications. Here’s a comparison.

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