The Future of Design: Why Microcement Is Taking Over
Design trends are evolving rapidly, with homeowners, designers, and architects seeking materials that offer seamless beauty, durability, and versatility. One material that is revolutionising modern interiors and exteriors is microcement. Its ability to be applied to floors, walls, ceilings, and joinery makes it one of the most flexible design solutions available today. But what makes microcement stand out, and is it the future of contemporary design?
Microcement isn’t just a passing trend — it’s been a game-changer in architecture and interior design since we brought the first microcement to the Australian market 25 years ago. Here’s why.
Seamless Aesthetic – Unlike tiles or paneling, microcement creates a continuous, grout-free surface.
Applied Over Existing Surfaces – No need for demolition; microcement can be installed over tiles, plaster, concrete, wood, and more, reducing renovation costs and downtime.
Flexibility — Not all microcements are equal, but our product X-Bond is extremely flexible, meaning it’s designed not to crack as your building moves underneath.
Unmatched Durability – A scratch-resistant, impact-resistant, and super strong material designed to withstand wear and tear in high traffic areas (including vehicles).
Waterproof & Stain-Resistant – Perfect for bathroom surfaces, showers, kitchens, outdoors, and other wet areas.
Customisable – Available in various colours and textures, including the original concrete-inspired finishes in your own custom shade.
Thin & Lightweight — Microcement is super thin, usually applied in two 2-3mm layers. This makes it a lightweight alternative to concrete that won’t alter load-bearing capacity or door heights in renovations.
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Microcement vs. Traditional Materials: How Does It Compare?
While traditional materials like tiles, wood, and concrete offer some benefits, nothing ticks all the boxes like microcement. From seamless suitability in wet areas to resilience, design freedom, and ease of maintenance; it combines the best of both worlds — functionality and aesthetics. If you’re considering different materials for walls, floors, and surfaces, here’s how microcement stacks up.
Best Applications for Microcement
Microcement’s adaptability makes it suitable for nearly any indoor or outdoor surface.
Residential interior floors, walls, and ceilings
Residential exterior facades
Commercial spaces e.g. restaurants, retail stores, office buildings, health clinics & more
Wet areas e.g. bathroom surfaces, showers, saunas, sinks, and steam rooms
Countertops and benches (including kitchens)
Furniture & custom design elements e.g. tables and shelving
Patios, terraces, balconies and pool decks
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Microcement is more than just a material; it’s a design revolution. Its ability to create seamless, modern, and durable surfaces across floors, walls, and furniture in all kinds of spaces — indoor and out, wet or dry — makes it one of the most sought-after finishes in contemporary architecture. Microcement offers limitless possibilities.
Thinking about including microcement into your next project in Australia? Our team can help connect you with microcement installers in your area specialising in X-Bond, the world’s first microcement with three decades of trust by architects, designers, contractors and home owners around the world.