5 reasons why microcement is the perfect finish for modern, minimalist homes

Have you ever considered using microcement in your home renovations? You might have seen beautiful examples of it online, but there’s a good chance you don’t know where to start in bringing this look to life. 

Microcement is a decorative finish that’s made from cement, water-based resins, additives and mineral pigments. It can be applied to floors, walls and ceilings, and in thin layers (between 2mm-3mm), so you don’t have to worry about the structural effect on your home. 

You can use it just about anywhere, too. Sounds good, right? Well that’s just the start of what the likes of Topciment, a leading supplier of microcement, can do for your home.  

1. It's seamless

 You know the feeling, whether you’re looking for large format tiles or shopping for a stone kitchen worktop, sometimes seams are unavoidable, but they can really disrupt the aesthetics of your design and undoubtedly your eye will be drawn to this break in the material.

But, as microcement is applied by hand using a specialised process, you can get completely seamless designs with this finish, no matter the size of your surface. 

2. It's very versatile

 Microcement can be applied on floors, walls, ceilings, swimming pools and furniture, as well as outdoors. The great thing about the application is that microcement has got great adherence to all kinds of materials, from tiles to plasterboard, plastered walls to concrete, meaning you might not even have to remove or resurface before your professionals apply microcement to your space.  

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3. There's a variety of colours and textures

Whatever look you want to achieve, and for whatever purpose you need it for, chances are there’s a microcement finish from Topciment to suit. In their range, you’ll find  matt, super matt, satin, gloss and non-slip matte finishes. And that’s before you get started on the colours available. There’s a vast range available, and even metallic-style finished in the Pure Mettal and Classic Mettal collections.  

4. It's durable and easy to look after

Your big question might be: how does microcement hold up compared to concrete flooring or tiles? Well, it’s a durable material that can certainly withstand it’s fair share of knocks and scratches that comes with heavy traffic areas, and it’s resistant to chemicals. You can clean with just water and a neutral pH soap for best results.  

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5. It's great for bathrooms and kitchens

One of the best things about microcement is how useful it is for kitchens and bathrooms - it’s waterproof after all. Yes it can be used on walls and floors, but also for sinks, baths, showers and even kitchen worktops for a beautifully minimalist look.  

To find out more about microcement, visit the Topciment website for advice, inspiration and more.