Microcement is one of those finishes that looks simple when it’s done well — but it is absolutely not forgiving. It relies on substrate control, correct build-up, application consistency, and protection systems all working together. If any of those are wrong, the finish can crack, show patchiness, wear unevenly, or simply not look premium.
PCR approaches microcement as a complete finish system, not just a decorative coating. The goal is to deliver a surface that feels seamless, refined, and architectural — while still being practical for the way the space will be used.
Microcement is ideal where clients or designers want:
- a continuous finish with minimal joints
- a clean, modern look across walls, floors, and vertical features
- a finish that sits somewhere between plaster, concrete, and stone in appearance
- flexibility to work over existing substrates where full demolition is undesirable
✅ Our Microcement Packages Typically Include:
Design intent & finish selection
- Confirm the required aesthetic: smooth, lightly textured, natural concrete-like, warmer stone-like, or more decorative movement
- Review where the finish is being used: walls, floors, bathrooms, wet areas, fireplaces, stairs, joinery, or feature elements
- Define the expected level of variation, texture, and sheen before application starts
Sample panels & mock-ups
- Trial areas or samples to confirm colour, texture, and finish build-up
- Sign-off process before wider installation
- Benchmark sample retained to guide consistency across the project
Substrate preparation
- Assess the existing base for movement, cracking, moisture sensitivity, and flatness
- Carry out preparation, levelling, and reinforcement steps where required
- Treat junctions, corners, penetrations, and transitions carefully so the final finish reads cleanly and continuously
Microcement application
- Controlled build-up of the microcement system in multiple layers
- Careful trowel application to achieve the required movement and finish depth
- Sequencing and workmanship control to minimise day-lines, patchiness, and inconsistent texture
Sealing & protection
- Application of the appropriate protective sealer system to suit the environment
- Wet areas, floors, and high-contact zones require particular attention to sealing performance
- Final sheen controlled to suit the architectural intent
Maintenance guidance
- Cleaning and care recommendations so the surface performs long-term
- Advice on avoiding harsh cleaners or abrasion that can damage the protective layer
- Practical expectations around long-term wear, touch-ups, and future maintenance
🏗 Typical Applications
- Bathrooms and ensuites
- Feature walls and fireplaces
- Kitchen splashbacks and vertical feature areas
- Floors in high-end residential spaces
- Stairs, landings, and architectural transitions
- Commercial interiors where a seamless, premium finish is desired
🛠 Common Problems We Prevent
- Cracking caused by poor substrate preparation or movement beneath the system
- Patchiness and inconsistent trowel movement across larger areas
- Sealer failure due to moisture, contamination, or incorrect product selection
- Uneven sheen or flashing in strong light
- Poor transitions at edges, penetrations, corners, and junctions
📌 Why Choose PCR?
- We treat microcement as a system, not just a decorative layer
- Strong substrate preparation capability — where most failures actually begin
- Sample-led process to align architects, builders, and owners before production work starts
- Integration with colouring, sealing, and specialist finish sequencing
- ISO-backed QA habits and a high level of control over finish outcomes
