7 Benefits of Microcement Floors & Walls

Microcement is an innovative home interior and landscaping material that is used to inject style and sophistication into a variety of living spaces. It’s sleek, aesthetic, versatile and durable. That, together with an impressive range of colours and finishes on offer, is no wonder it’s become a favourite with homeowners and business owners alike. 

Whether it’s a minimalist apartment in the city, a home in the countryside or a commercial space in the suburbs, you’ll have nothing to lose and everything to gain when choosing microcement as your building material of choice. But how, exactly, can you benefit from using microcement on your walls and floors? Let’s take a closer look at the advantages of microcement floors and walls that you might not have known about.

1. Impressive aesthetic appeal

Microcement is often chosen as a building material thanks to its smooth and sleek finish. Unlike tiles, panelling and laminate flooring, microcement creates a unified space that is completely free of visible joints. Enhancing space and flow throughout your home or commercial property, microcement walls and floors are the ideal option for anyone looking to stand out from the crowd while breathing new life into their living space. Available in a wide range of colours and finishes, microcement can be easily adapted to suit your interior design taste. 

2. Remarkable durability 

Despite being applied in thin layers, microcement should not be underestimated when it comes to its durability. Microcement is highly resistant to cracks, knocks, abrasions and everyday wear and tear. Once it’s been applied, cured and sealed, microcement walls and floors become waterproof, UV-resistant and non-slip. 

This makes microcement perfect for use in every room throughout your home, including bathrooms, wet rooms and kitchens. It also makes it perfect for application outdoors, such as on terraces and patios. Its impressive resistance to wear and tear, as well as water and UV, ensures a pristine appearance for years with minimal maintenance.  

3. Exceptional versatility

Microcement application is incredibly versatile. Not only can it be mixed up to be different colours and provide different finishes, but it can also be applied over existing building materials. This also makes microcement walls and floors mess-free when it comes to their application. This, therefore, means that you will not have to strip walls or take tiles off the floor if you want to achieve microcement surfaces throughout your home. 

Microcement can be applied over the top of concrete, skimming, plasterboard, tiles, resin rock, wood and more. Not only does this make the entire process clean and tidy, but it also reduces time spent on the project at hand, as no prep work will need to be done beforehand. Surfaces do, however, have to be clean and undamaged to ensure the microcement bonds and cures properly. 

4. Easy to clean & maintain

One of the most attractive benefits of microcement, especially for homeowners, is its remarkably easy maintenance. This is largely down to the fact that it’s so durable. It’s also because its surface is waterproof, meaning that microcement walls and floors can be easily washed without having to worry about damaging the surface. 

If, however, a homeowner had wooden flooring throughout their home, they’d have to use specific cleaning products and avoid water so as to prevent damage. You would never have to worry about that with microcement walls and floors. Simply take a damp cloth or sponge and wipe the dirt and debris away quickly and easily. This is really all of the maintenance that microcement walls and floors would need. 

5. Sustainable qualities 

Microcement is a material that’s considered to be ‘eco-conscious’. This refers to building practices that are designed to reduce demolition waste and overall material consumption combined. It’s also because microcement is applied in extremely thin layers, allowing it to be installed over existing surfaces, such as wood, ceramic, MDF, porcelain, brick and more. In addition, many modern microcement products use low-VOC resins and natural mineral pigments. This further minimises microcement’s environmental impact on the planet.

6. Colour & finish are fully customisable

Whether you’re looking for sleek, smooth, minimalist microcement walls and floors for your home or commercial property, or would prefer a rustic, industrial feel, then microcement is the right choice for you. As a versatile building material that can be tailored directly to your needs and requirements, microcement can be mixed to your exact specifications. This means that no matter the colour or finish you want, it’s all made possible with microcement solutions. This impressive level of flexibility allows architects and homeowners alike to craft spaces that perfectly reflect their individual vision and style.

7. Ideal for minimalist & modern interiors

Microcement, as we’ve already touched upon, oozes sophistication, elegance and style. With a wide range of finishes and colours available to homeowners and business owners, microcement is guaranteed to seamlessly suit any property. But it’s ideal if you’re looking for a design that is modern and minimalistic. 

Microcement removes the need for dated wall and floor tiles or tired laminate flooring. That and it makes a stylish alternative to panelling or simple painted walls. With its visual continuity, microcement enhances natural light and contributes considerably to a calm, uncluttered ambience.

Are you looking for microcement walls or microcement floors for your domestic or commercial property? If so, look no further than Options 4 Surfaces. We’re able to apply microcement to a variety of materials, with no need to remove plaster. This mess-free building material is guaranteed to transform the look and feel of your home or commercial building in no time. If you’d like further information about our microcement solutions, get in touch with a member of our friendly, knowledgeable team today – we’re always pleased to hear from you.