The Cost of Microcement: X-Bond Microcement Pricing (Updated 2025)
Based in Melbourne and thinking about using microcement for your project or for a client? This article has all the essential details on pricing. In this blog, we'll cover:
The starting price of microcement per m2 (2025)
Key factors that affect microcement costs
How to get a customised quote for your project
While we aim to provide helpful cost estimates, our team will only be able to provide an accurate final quote once we know the details of your specific project. Project lead times as of 2025 can be up to 4 weeks depending on demand, so it’s best if you submit your quote request as soon as possible. We try our hardest to accommodate expedited project requests; our team is happy to find a solution for tight deadlines! Chat to us here.
Keep reading for an in-depth look at the cost of installing X-Bond Microcement in Melbourne with Alternative Surfaces.
X-Bond walls. Image by Dion Robeson.
How much does microcement cost per m2?
Our X-Bond Microcement overlay doesn’t come with a set per-square-metre price, as each project is quoted individually. Costs vary based on several factors, from the project’s size to the application area and complexity, making it challenging to provide a fixed estimate.
For projects covering at least 50 square metres, expect starting prices around $200 + GST per m² for concrete flooring, $250 + GST per m² for plaster wall applications, and $500 + GST per m² for joinery.
The final quote will depend primarily on these factors:
The total area to be covered
The substrate the microcement is being applied over
Specific application areas, such as floors, walls, ceilings, or joinery
Project complexity
Our team is based in Melbourne and on the Mornington Peninsula. In some cases, we are willing to travel outside these areas or even interstate for an additional fee.
Why Choose Alternative Surfaces As Your Microcement Installer?
Are some substrates more expensive than others?
One of the biggest benefits of an overlay like microcement is that it can be applied directly onto existing hard surfaces, called substrates. Each substrate has varying preparation needs, which can influence installation costs.
For example, applying microcement over concrete generally requires less preparation than tiles. Tiles will require some extra work to create a smooth, even base for the X-Bond Microcement.
Moreover, areas like bathrooms, wet spaces, or installations over sheeting may need an added protective layer to provide waterproofing and prevent cracks. Our team can also restore and stabilise a damaged substrate as part of our service, which would also influence the cost.
In the end though, resurfacing with a microcement overlay is typically more affordable than tearing out and replacing the existing surface.
Read More: Microcement Substrate Guide
Why are some areas more expensive than others?
X-Bond Microcement is suitable for use on floors, walls, joinery, ceilings and more both internally and externally. But each of these areas will have differing levels of preparation and intricacy, as well as differing completion times, all of which our installers will take into consideration when quoting.
How long will microcement last?
We can’t speak for other products, but X-Bond Microcement is a durable surface finish designed to last decades with low maintenance. How do we know this? We have almost 30 years of case studies to back it up. View our Gallery Here.
This makes it a cost-effective solution to fragile materials which need more upkeep, such as premium stone or luxury tiles — especially in areas subjected to impacts, wear & tear, and high levels of use.
So, how can I get a quote for microcement installation?
As you can see by all the factors that contribute to pricing, it’s hard to provide accurate quotes without knowing your project details. To receive a quote for X-Bond Microcement installation in Melbourne, you can start by preparing the following information:
Suburb
Areas of application
Copy of drawings/plans illustrating where X-Bond is required. If drawings or plans are unavailable, you can send a photo of the area with measurements/square metres.
Specify the substrate over which X-Bond would be applied.
Then, you can either email our team directly on sales@altsurfaces.com.au or fill out this form and wait until we come back to you asking for more information.
