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At REALISM Melbourne, X-Bond Brings The Cave Concept To Life
Projects Laura Di Bartolo 26/4/26 Projects Laura Di Bartolo 26/4/26

At REALISM Melbourne, X-Bond Brings The Cave Concept To Life

REALISM hard launched a new store at Melbourne Central featuring X-Bond, and it’s anything but a traditional retail fit-out.

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Three Seamless Alternatives to Tiles for Bathrooms
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 16/4/26 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 16/4/26

Three Seamless Alternatives to Tiles for Bathrooms

Discover seamless render alternatives to bathroom tiles including microcement, Tadelakt and Venetian plaster.

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The Rise of Monochrome Interiors
Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 16/3/26 Design Inspiration Laura Di Bartolo 16/3/26

The Rise of Monochrome Interiors

Why interiors featuring a single colour family are quietly dominating 2026 design trends.

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How a Microcement Installer Creates Seamless Surfaces
Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 6/3/26 Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 6/3/26

How a Microcement Installer Creates Seamless Surfaces

As specialist X-Bond Microcement installers, here’s how to achieve a durable, beautifully rendered result.

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What Substrates Microcement Can’t Be Applied Over
Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 1/1/26 Product Information 2 Laura Di Bartolo 1/1/26

What Substrates Microcement Can’t Be Applied Over

Microcement is often marketed as a surface that can be applied over anything, but there are some conditions to substrate compatibility.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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