What’s Included in Our Microcement Training Course?
Adding microcement to your service offering can open the door to premium residential and commercial projects. But like any handcrafted decorative finish, achieving consistently high-quality results requires the right skills.
At Seamless Overlays, we've spent more than 25 years developing and refining the X-Bond Microcement system. Our in-person course has been designed to give experienced tradespeople the practical skills, technical knowledge, and ongoing support needed to install our microcement system with confidence. Here's exactly what you can expect.
One Practical, Hands-On Training Day
Sessions run for one day, from 9:00am to 3:30pm at our Thornbury warehouse. In-person attendance is required, allowing us to focus on practical application — you’ll work directly with the products, tools, and techniques used on real projects. Morning tea and lunch are provided.
Learn All Four X-Bond Finishes
In the X-Bond range, there are four finishes installed using different application techniques. You'll be trained across the complete X-Bond range:
Hybrid — our classic, smooth finish suitable for floors, walls, bathrooms, and joinery.
Blade — a textured, higher-slip finish ideal for exterior flooring applications.
Mineral — a heavily textured decorative wall finish.
Natural Concrete — a wall finish designed to replicate raw concrete aesthetics.
Surface Preparation
During the course you'll learn how to prepare different substrates correctly before application.
This includes preparation methods for surfaces such as:
Concrete
Tiles
Cement sheet and other common building materials
You'll also learn how our Liquid Membrane integrates into the system to provide waterproofing and anti-fracture protection where required.
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Installation Techniques
You'll learn the complete X-Bond installation process from start to finish, receiving live demonstrations before going through the process yourself.
This includes:
Material mixing
Trowel techniques
Layer sequencing
Texture creation
Sealing procedures
Curing and drying processes
Achieving consistent decorative finishes
Because the course is hands-on, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance throughout each stage of the installation process.
Wholesale Trade Access
Once certified, you'll receive access to our wholesale ordering platform. This allows you to purchase X-Bond materials at trade pricing.
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Ongoing Technical Support
Training doesn't stop when the day finishes. As one of our trained applicators, you'll have ongoing access to our technical team whenever questions arise on future projects.
Whether you're tackling a challenging substrate, need advice on specifications, or want a custom colour mix, our team is available to help.
Opportunity for Project Referrals
As you build experience with the X-Bond system, installers who consistently demonstrate strong workmanship may be considered for project lead referrals.
We regularly receive enquiries from homeowners, builders, designers, and architects looking for qualified installers throughout Australia, and where appropriate, we'll connect them with members of our trained installer network.
Who Is The Course Designed For?
The course is best suited to tradespeople who already have experience working with decorative or surface finishing products.
Typical attendees include:
Concreters
Plasterers
Renderers
Tilers
Builders
Decorative finish specialists
Surface restoration professionals
If you're already comfortable working with hand-applied finishes, the course provides a straightforward pathway to adding premium microcement installations to your business.
What Happens After The Course?
After successfully completing the course you'll receive:
X-Bond Certified status*
CodeMark certification applies to your X-Bond installations
Access to wholesale pricing
Access to our online B2B ordering system
Technical documentation and resources
Ongoing technical support
Eligibility for future project referrals based on installation quality and experience
Rather than simply purchasing a product, you're joining a network backed by more than two decades of industry experience.
*Not a substitute for trade licences or professional certifications.
Looking to Expand Even Further? Add Quartz Carpet
Many installers choose to complete our Quartz Carpet training course too.
This half-day session introduces our premium stone and resin overlay system, allowing you to offer an additional surface material for both residential and commercial projects.
Quartz Carpet is an especially popular finish for high-traffic flooring applications including garages, driveways, external pathways, pool surrounds, balconies, and large-scale commercial environments. It can also be used to create feature walls and custom joinery pieces that combine a beautiful, seamless mineral texture with outstanding durability.
Interested? Read our guide to Quartz Carpet.
During the course you'll learn:
Application methods for internal and external Quartz Carpet finishes, including permeable flooring
Surface preparation techniques for different substrate types
Best practice installation methods for achieving a durable, decorative finish
Like the X-Bond course, Quartz Carpet course completion provides:
Access to wholesale trade pricing
Our B2B online ordering system and resource portal
Ongoing technical support from our experienced team
Eligibility for future project referrals based on your installation track record
The course runs from 9:00am to 12:30pm at our Thornbury facility and is ideal for installers wanting to broaden their service offering with a premium stone surface option.
Ready to Become an X-Bond Microcement Installer?
With over 25 years in Australia and 350+ certified installers nationwide, the X-Bond system has become one of the country's most recognised microcement brands.
If you're looking to expand your services with a premium architectural finish backed by practical training and ongoing support, our certification course is the ideal place to start.