microcement
A fresh alternative to tile.
If you love the look of tadelakt but maybe not the price, microcement is a great option. It can be applied seamlessly over existing surfaces such as concrete, tiles, wood, or plaster, creating a smooth and durable finish.
Image from Jenna Sue Design.
microcement
A fresh alternative to tile.
If you love the look of tadelakt but maybe not the price, microcement is a great option. It can be applied seamlessly over existing surfaces such as concrete, tiles, wood, or plaster, creating a smooth and durable finish.
Image from Jenna Sue Design.
microcement
A fresh alternative to tile.
If you love the look of tadelakt but maybe not the price, microcement is a great option. It can be applied seamlessly over existing surfaces such as concrete, tiles, wood, or plaster, creating a smooth and durable finish.
Image from Jenna Sue Design.
Application
Application
Microcement is a decorative coating made up of cement, water-based resins, and mineral pigments. The material stands out because it can be applied directly over existing material without the need to remove the existing surface. It is also well suited for both indoor and outdoor use.
Microcement is a decorative coating made up of cement, water-based resins, and mineral pigments. The material stands out because it can be applied directly over existing material without the need to remove the existing surface. It is also well suited for both indoor and outdoor use.
A base coat is applied first to enhance adherence. Next, the microcement is meticulously hand-troweled in thin layers until the desired effect is achieved. Finally, a sealant is applied for added protection and longevity.
A base coat is applied first to enhance adherence. Next, the microcement is meticulously hand-troweled in thin layers until the desired effect is achieved. Finally, a sealant is applied for added protection and longevity.
Because it can be applied thinly, usually just 3 millimeters thick, it makes renovating spaces quicker and easier than other methods.
Because it can be applied thinly, usually just 3 millimeters thick, it makes renovating spaces quicker and easier than other methods.
Lone Fox's no-demo makeover using Concretta (microcement brand)
Lone Fox's no-demo makeover using Concretta (microcement brand)
Appearance
Appearance
Microcement typically has a smooth, seamless appearance with a subtle texture. It can resemble polished concrete, offering a modern and minimalist aesthetic.
Microcement typically has a smooth, seamless appearance with a subtle texture. It can resemble polished concrete, offering a modern and minimalist aesthetic.
It can be pigmented to achieve any color and finished with a shiny or matte appearance.
It can be pigmented to achieve any color and finished with a shiny or matte appearance.
While tadelakt has an unmistakably silky, smooth texture, microcement will always be more unrefined in appearance.
While tadelakt has an unmistakably silky, smooth texture, microcement will always be more unrefined in appearance.
Image from Mikuta.
Image from Mikuta.
Durability
Durability
Microcement surfaces are relatively easy to clean because they lack grout lines or seams where dirt and grime can accumulate. This makes it simpler to wipe down and maintain.
Microcement surfaces are relatively easy to clean because they lack grout lines or seams where dirt and grime can accumulate. This makes it simpler to wipe down and maintain.
The sealant adds an additional layer of protection against stains.
The sealant adds an additional layer of protection against stains.
Surfaces can be cleaned using mild soap and water. Like all our products, please avoid harsh chemicals that could damage the surface or degrade the sealant over time.
Surfaces can be cleaned using mild soap and water. Like all our products, please avoid harsh chemicals that could damage the surface or degrade the sealant over time.
Image from Natural Wall Finishes.
Image from Natural Wall Finishes.
Pros
• Application over existing surfaces is faster and less expensive than tadelakt.
• Modern, minimalist aesthetic with a smooth, seamless finish.
• Easy maintenance and durability.
Cons
• Cannot achieve the same soft, round aesthetic when compared to tadelakt.
• Limited thickness may not provide the same level of durability or impact resistance as thicker materials such as concrete or tile.
Pros
• Application over existing surfaces is faster and less expensive than tadelakt.
• Modern, minimalist aesthetic with a smooth, seamless finish.
• Easy maintenance and durability.
Cons
• Cannot achieve the same soft, round aesthetic when compared to tadelakt.
• Limited thickness may not provide the same level of durability or impact resistance as thicker materials such as concrete or tile.
