X-Bond is a high-performance microcement system applied by hand over existing surfaces. It delivers a seamless and textural finish that mimics the appearance and strength of concrete — but with greater versatility. To request a sample or quote for installation in Melbourne, contact our team.
X-Bond Microcement
Get the seamless concrete look with X-Bond, installed in Australia for 25 years.
Our team has been proudly installing the X-Bond Microcement seamless overlay system in Melbourne since 1999, when it was the first and only product of its kind in Australia. Today, microcement is the preferred finish for clients who are looking for an innovative, beautiful, and high-quality alternative surfacing solution for internal or external floors, walls, and joinery.
What is X-Bond?
A water based, cementitious overlay system combining natural stone and adhesive liquid polymers. It’s hand applied to in seamless joint-free layers at only 2-3mm thick.
Substrate Suitability
X-Bond can be applied directly over a range of substrates including concrete, tiles, compressed sheeting, plaster, villa board, brick, ply, laminate & MDF.
Areas of Application
Internally and externally, suitable areas of application include: floors, walls, joinery, ceilings and wet areas such as showers, saunas, and steam rooms.
Why choose X-Bond?
Remodel without removal
Thanks to its advance adhesion and flexibility properties, X-Bond can be applied directly onto almost any existing substrate without the need for its removal. This makes it a more convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly option than materials requiring demolition.
Lightweight yet durable
X-Bond is hand applied at only 2-3mm thick to floors, walls and joinery to have minimal impact on the weight and height of your structures. Despite this minimal thickness, it’s exceptionally resistant to impact, stains, and wear for lasting durability in high-traffic spaces.
Versatile applications
X-Bond is suitable for floors, walls and joinery both internally and externally, including wet areas. It’s one of the only microcement products that can be applied in so many different areas; from your bathroom and shower to the sauna, benchtops, high-traffic flooring or feature walls.
Concrete resurfacing
As cement is variable by nature, if you’re not happy with your existing concrete slab condition, X-Bond can be hand trowelled over the top to provide you with a seamless floor finish in the colour and texture of your choosing. Learn more.
Let’s discuss your project.
Fill out the form to get in touch with our team about an X-Bond installation in Melbourne or the Mornington Peninsula.
The X-Bond Finishes
There are four X-Bond Microcement finishes available. Each one is hand-applied by our artisans using a different specialised technique. Colour variations and visible trowel marks are a natural characteristic of every finish, and these may not be apparent in every colour swatch or sample. Please note: colours look different on every screen.
X-Bond Luma (formerly Micro)
X-Bond Luma (formerly called Micro) is hand-trowelled at 2-3mm thick over an existing substrate and then polished for a smooth, luminous feel. The finish has visible trowel marks creating a soft, cloudy pattern with textural, tonal and colour variation. Our most popular and versatile finish.
X-Bond Blade
X-Bond Blade is for external floor applications only. The X-Bond is applied with a blade which creates more pronounced chatter marks for added texture, achieving a higher slip rating.
X-Bond Mineral
If you’re after a highly textured wall finish, or an anti-slip floor, X-Bond Mineral is for you. The X-Bond is sprayed onto the existing surface with a spray gun and left to dry, creating a rough, stucco-like surface.
X-Bond Natural Concrete
X-Bond Natural Concrete is suitable for feature walls and joinery. The finish is inspired by the organic, imperfect texture of raw concrete. First we spray X-Bond onto the wall, and then we pass the trowel over it to create a mix of smooth and textured areas throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
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X-Bond is a versatile product that can be installed to floors, walls and joinery both internally and externally. We have different finishes and sealers available for certain types of applications.
X-Bond Luma: Internal or External Floors, Walls & Joinery
X-Bond Mineral: Internal Walls or External Floors & Walls
X-Bond Blade: External Floors
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Satin Stone is a surface mounting sealer which forms a membrane over the X-Bond. This sealer is suitable for the following areas:
Internal & External floors, walls, ceilings & joinery (inc. benchtops)
Bathrooms including shower base & walls
The other sealer option is Natural Shield, which is a penetrating sealer. This sealer penetrates into the X-Bond leaving you with a raw concrete look and feel. This sealer is suitable for the following areas:
Internal & External walls
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Yes. As X-Bond is a hand trowelled product, there is visible movement, texture, and colour variation in the surface. These are all a natural characteristic of the X-Bond finish, and is what makes this surface so unique!
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Yes. Almost any stable, hard, and level base is suitable for X-Bond application. Here is a list of the most common substrates:
Floors: Concrete, tiles, 12-18mm compressed sheeting
Walls: Plaster, Villa board, Blue board, FC Sheeting, Concrete, Brick, Foam, Ply & MDF
Joinery: MDF, Compressed Sheeting, Laminate & Marine Ply -
As X-Bond is a hand trowelled finish, we look at each job individually and price off the project plans.
The price to install X-Bond varies depending on the project location, total square meters, area of application, intricacy, height (for walls), and the substrate of application.
Please email sales@altsurfaces.com.au with your project details and drawings so that we can provide you with a quote.
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Yes, a waterproofing membrane is required to be installed first to any wet areas. We use our own liquid membrane which works excellently with X-Bond as it has advanced anti-fracture and waterproof properties.
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As X-Bond is sealed and not left in a raw state, it is not pourous. This means water does not seep into the surface.
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Visit slip ratings by clicking here.
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If X-Bond is installed in your bathroom, caulking would be required post installation by a professional caulker. It is up to the client if they would like caulking done in other areas of their project, however it's only necessary in wet areas.
Premium Concrete Overlay for Floors, Walls & Joinery
At Alternative Surfaces, we are proud to be the Australian suppliers and installers of the quality microcmeent product X-Bond. For over 25 years, we have been installing X-Bond in projects throughout Australia. It’s the most premium concrete overlay on the market for floors, wall and joinery applications. There are many benefits of a concrete overlay system, including concrete resurfacing without demolition and a more versatile, design-focused alternative to a polished concrete floor & epoxy resin flooring. For architects, interior design professionals, builders and property developers who would like to learn more about our X-Bond Microcement product, we offer presentations where our representatives can visit your office to explain our finishes for you, leave you with samples and discuss your project. To contact us about this, click here.
Microtopping & Cementicious Coating
There are many different terms used to describe X-Bond. You may have heard the words Microcement, Microtopping, Cementicious Coating, Cementicious Topping and Concrete Overlay. X-Bond falls into all the above categories. Its cementicious properties allow it to be used in a range of different applications to create a concrete looking aesthetic but at a minimal depth. Microtoppings & Cementicious coatings are applied over an existing substrate at approximately 3mm thick, making it much easier to install and more cost effective then pouring actual concrete (not to mention no weight issues!) To discuss using our X-Bond concrete coating contact us here.
Microcement Installers in Melbourne — 25 Years of Expertise
When it comes to cementicious overlay systems for renovations or new builds, we have you covered. Alternative Surfaces were the first suppliers and installers of X-Bond in Australia. Now, the Alternative Surfaces division focuses solely on installations in VIC. For all surfacing and overlay requirements in Melbourne & Mornington Peninsula, please call our team at (03) 9427 1100 or send us an email via sales@altsurfaces.com.au with your enquiry. For interstate enquiries, you can contact our supply team Seamless Overlays.