Microcement: Modern Flooring Solutions for Concrete Resurfacing
/In contemporary design projects, concrete floors are favoured for their durability and minimalist appeal. However, over time, traditional concrete can become susceptible to cracking, staining, and an overall worn-out appearance. While full-scale concrete replacement is an option, it is often costly, time-consuming, and disruptive. Enter microcement — a revolutionary overlay solution that offers an aesthetic similar to concrete while providing greater flexibility, resilience, and customisation. If you’re looking to upgrade your floors, a microcement overlay is the perfect choice for concrete resurfacing.
What is Microcement?
Microcement is a thin, polymer-modified coating made with stone. It’s applied over existing surfaces (called an overlay) to create a seamless and durable finish. Unlike traditional concrete, which is typically poured in thick slabs, microcement is applied in multiple thin layers by hand, resulting in a lightweight yet strong finish. This makes it a preferred solution for both renovations and new construction projects, as it eliminates the need for demolition while achieving the visual appeal of contemporary concrete flooring.
Microcement can be applied to a variety of substrates, including:
Existing concrete floors
Tiles (after levelling)
Wooden floors
Plasterboard or drywall
Countertops and furniture
Outdoor surfaces
With its vast application range and high adaptability, microcement allows designers, architects, and homeowners to achieve a seamless finish across floors, walls, joinery, and other surfaces.
Why Choose Microcement for Concrete Resurfacing?
Modernising a space no longer requires the costly and labour-intensive process of tearing out and replacing old flooring. Microcement provides an efficient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional concrete resurfacing. Here’s why it’s gaining popularity among interior designers and property owners.
1. Minimal Disruption & Fast Installation
Traditional concrete resurfacing often involves grinding, removing, and re-pouring a new slab, leading to extended downtime and increased costs. In contrast, microcement is applied directly over existing surfaces, reducing installation time significantly. This is thanks to the polymer bonding agents in its formula — our product X-Bond features additional latex polymers for advanced adhesion. This makes it an excellent option for replacing concrete in both residential and commercial spaces where time-sensitive renovations are required. Also, it prevents unnecessary contributions to landfill waste.
2. Seamless Finish
One of the defining characteristics of microcement is its seamless, joint-free finish — it’s applied in layers of continuous coats, requiring no grout or visible joints*. This is one of the draw cards of materials like polished concrete and renders/Venetian plaster. Choosing microcement for your concrete resurfacing project means you don’t have to sacrifice the seamless look you love.
*Installations over concrete with existing joints can require breaks.
3. Exceptional Durability & Resistance
Despite its thin application, microcement is highly durable, offering the strength of concrete but with more versatility thanks to its lightweight application. It boasts resistance to scratches and abrasions, stains and spills, moisture, UV exposure, and heavy foot traffic. Because of these properties, microcement is commonly used to resurface concrete in high-traffic areas such as retail stores, hotels, and offices, as well as residential homes.
However, this is all dependant on the use of a high quality sealer and correct installation, something the experienced Alternative Surfaces microcement flooring installation team will ensure.
4. Versatility in Design & Customisation
Microcement is available in an array of colours and textures, allowing for full creative expression. Whether you prefer the classic look of polished concrete or the imperfections of raw concrete, X-Bond can be customised to suit any design vision — in any shade!
5. Resists Cracking
Traditional concrete can be prone to cracking, especially in extreme climates. Microcement is an alternative that is designed to flex along with moving substrates. Plus, when we install X-Bond, we’ll use an anti-fracture membrane as extra protection to avoid cracks transferring through to the microcement.
Upgrade Your Floors with Microcement
Microcement is reshaping the world of modern concrete floors, offering an innovative and practical alternative to traditional resurfacing methods. Are you ready to transform your concrete floors? Contact our microcement installers in Melbourne today to get a quote.
