What is Microcement?

If you’re looking for information about Microcement you’ve come to the right place. In this post we will cover:

• What is microcement?

• The benefits of microcement

• Areas of application

• How much microcement costs

• Microcement colours & design options

What is Microcement?

Microcement (also known as micro screed, micro render, micro concrete or micro topping) is a cement and polymer-based coating which is thinly applied to floors, walls and in some cases joinery in residential and commercial environments to create a concrete look. 

Microcement allows architects, interior designers, builders, property managers and home owners the ability to create a concrete aesthetic where it would not normally be possible. The strong, polymer bonding power in microcement mixes allows the finish to be applied to almost any existing substrate including over existing concrete, compressed sheeting, yellow tongue, tiles, plasterboard, villaboard and MDF.

But not all microcements are created equal; at Alternative Surfaces, we only trust X-Bond Microcement, Australia’s first microcement product with 30 years of global history.

The Benefits of X-Bond Microcement

There are many reasons why microcement is becoming a popular choice in projects throughout Australia — and why X-Bond is the leading choice. Some of the benefits of our X-Bond Microcement include:

• Applied at a minimal thickness (thinly applied over an existing surface at 2-3mm)

• Ability to ‘Remodel Without Removal’ as the microcement topping can adhere directly to an existing substrate

• Achieves a seamless finish that’s grout-free

• Achieve a modern, industrial look and concrete aesthetic

• Range of colours and finishes available

• Can be applied over underfloor heating

• High slip-rating

• Can be applied internally and externally

• High quality sealers available for residential and commercial uses to resist stains, mold, and de-lamination

• Suitable for wet areas thanks to our innovative waterproofing techniques

• Easy to maintain

• Warmer underfoot than concrete 

Where can microcement be applied?

There are many different types of microcement products on the market, but the X-Bond microcement topping is a versatile formula that can be applied to the floors, walls, ceilings and joinery in many areas including (but not limited to!) the following:

• Residential Applications
  Kitchens
  Living & Dining areas
  Bathrooms (including showers and splashbacks)
  Wet rooms (including steam rooms & saunas)
  Balconies
  Alfrescos
  Garden pathways
  External façade
  Fireplace surrounds & plinths
  Joinery (cabinets & benches)

• Commercial Applications
  Entries & Reception areas
  Breakout spaces
  Workspaces
  Furniture pieces (including reception desks)
  Bathrooms
  Change-rooms
  End-of-trip facilities
  Lift lobbies
  External façade
  Showrooms

What is the price of microcement installation?

There are a number of factors which determine the cost of our microcement installations, as the product is hand-trowelled on-site and each project is unique. These factors include: 

1.     Area of application (e.g. floors, walls, joinery)

2.     Total size of area

3.     Existing substrate (e.g. tiles, concrete, gyprock)

4.     Surface preparation (e.g. waterproofing or damage repair)

5.     Intricacy

If you have project plans, drawings, or measurements, as well as the above information, we can use this to provide a quote for your job. Get in touch with quote requests here.
 

What X-Bond Microcement colours and textures are available?

The beauty about choosing a microcement finish from the X-Bond range is that there are so many colours and textures you can select from — including custom colours. X-Bond Microcement comes in 10 standard colours and four unique textures inspired by concrete and stone. View the full colour range on this page.

Luma

Natural Concrete

Mineral

Blade

What does microcement look like installed?

Below are some images of completed projects using X-Bond Microcement on floors, walls and joinery. As X-Bond is hand trowelled, visible trowel marks and tonal variation is a natural characteristic of the microcement finish. Natural light can highlight these trowel marks.

What makes X-Bond different to other microcement?

We’re extremely proud to have first offered X-Bond Microcement to the Australian market over 25 years ago. Unlike most other Mircrocements that have entered the market in the last few years, our X-Bond has been trusted and specified on residential and commercial projects throughout Australia since the early 90s. We stand by the quality and durability of X-Bond and can confidently say X-Bond leads the way in versatility and durability. Our completed projects and clients are a testament to this. X-Bond can be installed over almost any substrate and can be installed inside pools to showers, floors, walls and joinery.

Can I see microcement samples?

You sure can! For sample requests in Victoria please contact us here. For all other states you can contact our suppliers page by clicking here.

How can I get a quote for microcement installation in Melbourne?

We would be glad to quote your project for X-Bond Microcement in Melbourne or the Mornington Peninsula. Please contact our team by clicking here and have your project details ready to fill in the form.