Microcement: what it is and why you should use it for decoration

If finding a material to coat floors, walls, bathroom countertops, and even furniture without construction work and without breaking the bank seems impossible, it’s because you haven’t heard of microcement yet.

The decorative possibilities offered by microcement have made it an essential choice for creating spaces with great personality, thanks to its infinite versatility in textures, colors, and artisanal application.

This decorative coating, easy to apply, affordable, and highly durable, is gaining popularity in the decoration sector and has become a go-to material for interior design when renovating a home.

If you’re not quite sure what microcement is, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the microcement, its benefits, and how to use it to its full potential.

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WHAT IS MICROCEMENT?

Microcement is one of the most innovative decorative materials, steadily growing in popularity over the years and becoming a global trend in interior design. This aesthetic coating is made from a cement base mixed with water, additives, and mineral pigments, resulting in a product that is highly resistant, flexible, and adhesive.

Thanks to its exceptional adhesion, microcement can be applied to countless surfaces, including directly over existing materials like tiles, plaster, gypsum, drywall, and more. It’s an economical, quick, and easy way to coat surfaces without debris or major construction work.

No matter the surface you choose to coat with microcement, you’ll achieve excellent, high-quality results thanks to its strength and flexibility, both during and after application. These properties allow microcement to stand the test of time while adapting to the decorative needs of each user and space.

It can be applied to a variety of areas, including swimming pools, microcement staircases, furniture clad with microcement, floors, walls, and more.

Advantages of microcement as a decorative option

Microcement generates zero waste and no debris

The simple application of microcement over existing materials means you can renovate without construction or debris, eliminating the need for building permits. This significantly reduces the cost of any renovation.

Moreover, only a thin layer of 2-3 mm is applied over tiles, drywall, plaster, etc., so you won’t even need to sand down doors. The most important factor is ensuring the surface is stable, secure, and free from expansion or contraction.

Microcement creates seamless surfaces

Did you know that microcement is a completely seamless coating? Without joints, and thanks to its artisanal application, it adapts to any room or surface regardless of size.

The absence of joints gives it antiseptic properties, meaning you won’t have to worry about dirt, bacteria, or germs accumulating. Cleaning is quick and easy—just water and soap will do the trick.

Microcement perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces

Another of the great advantages that make microcement a must-have in decoration is its versatility: with a single material, you can coat kitchens, bathrooms, and stairs, as well as outdoor spaces like balconies and terraces.

Microcement with endless finishes and color options

If you find it hard to choose between colors and textures, you’ll be spoiled for choice with the wide range of colors and finishes offered by Smartcret’s microcement. And because it can be applied to many surfaces, you can create stunning combinations and contrasts with walls, floors, and coated furniture.

Microcement, a DIY project with Smartcret

Now that you know all the features and benefits of microcement, you won’t be able to resist the endless possibilities and decorative ideas waiting for you. With Smartcret’s ready-to-use microcement, you can carry out the renovation of your dreams yourself—easily, quickly, and affordably.

You can refresh walls, floors, and even countertops or sinks. Just decide what you want to upgrade, and with our Smartcret ready-to-use microcement kits, you’ll have your home renovated in no time, without construction work and without overspending.

And if that wasn't enough, to make it even easier for you, we explain how to apply Smartcret ready-to-use microcement step by step.

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