The answers to your question: can microcement be used outside?

When it comes to creating beautiful and durable outdoor spaces, microcement has quickly become a top choice for designers and owners of residential homes and commercial jobs alike. Its seamless concrete-inspired finish not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of outdoor areas like facades and pool surrounds, but also offers incredible durability, weather resistance, and flexibility — with more versatility than concrete. So the answer is YES, microcement can be used in external areas, and with great results too.

In this post, we’ll explore how microcement can elevate your outdoor spaces and why it’s an excellent choice for gardens, pools, al fresco dining, pavements, and more.

Why Choose Microcement for Outdoor Spaces?

Microcement is a cementitious coating that can be applied to almost any surface by hand, making it an incredibly versatile material for outdoor areas. Here are some of the key benefits of using microcement outdoors:

• Remodel Without Removal: Our X-Bond Microcement can be installed straight onto existing surfaces, so you can renovate old tiles, concrete, and more without demolition. This is because X-Bond has added latex polymer in its formula, which is a strong bonding agent for molecular adhesion to almost any substrate.

• Weatherproof Finishes: Microcement is highly resistant to weather conditions like rain, UV exposure, extreme heat, and frost, making it an ideal choice for outdoor areas that experience harsh elements. It won’t crack as your substrate expands or contracts due to its super flexible composition and temperature regulating properties. It’s easily waterproofed to ensure that your surfaces remain in great condition, even in fully submerged environments like pools.

• Durability: One of the standout features of microcement is its durability. It can withstand heavy foot traffic, vehicle traffic, and daily wear and tear, making it perfect for outdoor spaces that see a lot of use.

• Aesthetic Appeal: With its seamless appearance and subtle texture, microcement creates a modern concrete-esque look that complements a variety of design styles. Available in different textures and colours, it can be customised to match your outdoor design vision.

Outdoor Flooring: A Modern and Durable Solution

From pathways and patios to outdoor dining areas; choosing the right flooring material is essential. Microcement offers several advantages when used for outdoor flooring.

Unlike traditional materials like tiles or pavers, microcement creates a continuous surface with no visible joints or grout lines. This seamless finish is a clean, contemporary element seen more and more in award-winning homes and designs featured in your favourite publications.

Microcement is also very easy to maintain. Simply hosing it down will keep the surface looking fresh, and its durability means fewer repairs or replacements compared to other materials (we’ve never had a delamination issue in 25 years of installing X-Bond — but this can’t be guaranteed for other products on the market).

Microcement Pools: The Perfect Pairing

Did you know you can surface your entire pool with microcement? If you want one seamless flooring choice from your doorstep to the pool, microcement is theperfect versatile solution.

• Waterproof: Microcement is not waterproof on its own, but can easily be waterproofed when installed over a liquid waterproofing membrane. This makes it perfect for pools, decking, and other water features.

• Non-Slip Surface: With the proper finish, microcement can be made slip-resistant, making it a safe choice for pool decks where wet surfaces can be a hazard.

Other Outdoor Applications of Microcement

In addition to standard external flooring and pool surrounds, microcement can be used in various other outdoor applications. The entire facade of your building can be finished in microcement if you want — vertical walls, columns, and flat rooftops included!

Microcement’s resistance and ease of application also make it an excellent material for outdoor kitchen joinery, including BBQ areas and bars. It’s easy to clean and withstands all climates so there’s no need to throw covers over anything if the weather gets rough.

Microcement is more than just a trendy interior finish; it’s a versatile and practical option for outdoor spaces too — whether you’re renovating your backyard, upgrading your pool, or building your dream home. Our X-Bond is a weatherproof and low-maintenance choice for clients seeking a long-lasting and visually appealing solution for their outdoor areas, from residential spaces to hotel pools and schoolyards.

Ready to transform your outdoor space in Melbourne? Contact our microcement experts today to discuss how we can bring your design vision to life.