Microcement Joinery & Furniture
Achieve Concrete-Look Design Elements With Microcement
Microcement is a versatile hand-applied render that can be used to coat everything from benchtops and basins to shelving, cabinetry, and custom tables. At Alt. Surfaces, we’ve spent 25 years applying the X-Bond Microcement system across residential and commercial projects throughout Victoria — not just on floors and walls, but on bespoke pieces too. With its thin and lightweight application, broad colour palette, durability, and seamless appearance, microcement is the preferred concrete alternative for joinery and furniture. Keep reading to explore the possibilities.
Why Choose Microcement Joinery or Furniture?
Resilient & Durable: High resistance to scratches and stains.
Internal/External Versatility: Suitable for weather exposure including rain and UV.
Lightweight & Thin: Conforms to most surfaces while having minimal height and weight impact.
Waterproof: Suitable for wet areas, from bathrooms to the poolside.
Customisable: Choose from a range of colours and textures to suit your space.
Easy Maintenance: A sealed, seamless surface easy that requires little upkeep.
Discover Our Microcement System: X-Bond
Made from stone and liquid polymers, X-Bond has been our microcement of choice since 1999. It can be applied directly over materials like MDF, laminate, marine ply, and compressed sheeting. It creates a continuous, joint-free finish that mimics the look of concrete but with more versatility — ideal for creating custom pieces from scratch or refurbishing old design elements.
Key Benefits:
Applied at 2-3mm thick to minimise structural load
Guaranteed resistance to de-lamination (when installed and sealed correctly)
Hand-trowelled for unique, artisanal texture options
Can be used on joinery/furniture in wet areas and external areas
Common Microcement Joinery/Furniture Applications
We’ve installed X-Bond to joinery and furniture in retail stores, commercial offices, hospitality venues, and private residences. Just some of these applications include:
Tables
Benches
Countertops
Planters
Desks
Seating
Sinks and basins
Cupboards and cabinet door faces
Shelving and storage units
In most instances, prior to application, the area will be prepared with a two-in-one anti-fracture and waterproofing membrane (note that Alt. Surfaces cannot be responsible for substrate failure, where the existing substrate moves and causes damage to the overlay).
How to Maintain Microcement Furniture & Joinery
Microcement furniture is designed to be both beautiful and functional — made to be lived with and enjoyed. With proper care and maintenance, your surfaces will stay looking their best for years to come.
To clean, simply wipe with water (and a mild detergent if needed). Avoid any products containing harsh or abrasive ingredients, especially solvent-based solutions like acetone with concentrations over 50%. Most standard household cleaners are safe to use.
Other tips for cleaning your microcement joinery and furniture include:
Avoid cleaning the X-Bond surface during the first week after installation, not even with water. This allows the sealers to fully cure.
For outdoor settings, you can hose down the surface or use low- or high-pressure washing equipment as needed.
Best to use placemats or chopping boards on benchtops and tables.
In wet areas, dry the surfaces with a soft cloth sooner rather than later — while microcement is resistant to mould and stains, this helps preserve its finish.
Clean up spills and residues promptly, especially for substances like nail polish remover, citrus juice, or oil.
X-Bond Joinery Finishes
As it’s a hand-applied render, microcement can be customised into different textures. We can finish your X-Bond Microcement flooring with three different textures, applied using different tools and techniques.
Our most popular texture option. A smooth, sleek-feeling finish that features visible trowel marks for subtle variations in tone and texture.
X-Bond Luma
Undergoes a unique application process to imitate the natural characteristics of raw concrete. This involves spraying X-Bond onto the substrate before smoothing it out using a trowel, creating a contrast of smooth and rough textures.
