How Much Does Microcement Cost?
Microcement Price
Are you looking to use a microcement finish in your residential or commercial project and want to get an idea on pricing? Based on a job that is a minimum of 100 square meters over concrete, you can expect the supply and installation cost of high-quality microcement finishes like X-Bond to start from $200 + GST per m2 for floor installations, $250 + GST per m2 for wall installations and $500 + GST per m2 for joinery installations.
However, unlike other finishes where there is a set price per square meter, when it comes installing microcement there are a number of factors that determines the total cost. The different factors that influence microcement price are:
1. Type of project (Residential or Commercial)
2. Area of application
2. Total size of area
3. Existing substrate & surface preparation
4. Intricacy
This is what we take into consideration when quoting your X-Bond Microcement application. Let’s take a further look.
1. Area of application
Where are you wanting the Microcement finish installed? X-Bond can be applied to floors, walls, ceilings and joinery both internally and externally. The price for installation will vary depending on the area we are working on.
2. Total size of area
What are the dimensions of the area where microcement is required? Microcement coatings are hand-trowelled onsite, and whether we’re working with 5 m2 or 100 m2, there are some fixed costs that stay the same. For this reason, larger areas can actually be more cost-effective per m2 as the fixed costs are spread over more space.
3. Surface Preparation
What is the existing substrate that the microcement will be applied on? The substrate underneath the microcement will influence the price of installation as there are different preparation requirements for different surfaces. For example, when applying over concrete we just need to lightly grind the substrate, and then the X-Bond is applied directly on top — nice and easy! However, when installing our product in a wet area like a bathroom, or over sheeting, an additional base coat called Liquid Anti-Fracture Membrane or Brown Coat is required to minimise the risk of cracking from movement. Same goes with installation over tiles, uneven surfaces, or damaged areas, as we need to make sure the substrate is level and stable before X-Bond is applied on top.
4. Intricacy
Is the area where microcement is being installed intricate? When installing a microcement finish in small areas like showers, around niches, or on joinery pieces, additional workmanship is required — and more labour means a higher cost. Also, intricate areas are usually smaller in size, which means the square meter rate is usually higher compared to a larger floorplan.
Get a quote for microcement installation in Melbourne
In order for us to provide you with a price for installation please send an email to sales@altsurfaces.com.au and include the following information:
Project location
Areas of application
Copy of drawings/plans showing the areas where X-Bond is required. If you don’t have drawings or plans you can send a photo of the area along with measurements in square metres.
Let us know what substrate we would be applying the X-Bond over