Get Microcement in Melbourne
Trusted microcement suppliers in Melbourne since 1999
Trusted by surfacing professionals, architects, interior designers & builders throughout Australia for over 25 years, it’s time to reimagine your project with X-Bond Microcement. Here, you’ll discover the what, where, how, and why of microcement as we discuss:
What is microcement?
Why use microcement in your project?
Where can you install microcement?
How to get microcement installed in your project?
What Is Microcement?
Microcement, also known as micro-concrete or micro-topping, is a versatile and innovative building material commonly used for interior and exterior surface finishes. It is a blend of fine-grain cement, polymers, aggregates, and other additives that create a thin, durable, and decorative coating. Microcement is renowned for its ability to transform various surfaces into seamless and visually appealing elements — without demolition. It can be applied to floors, walls, ceilings, furniture and more.
Key characteristics and benefits of microcement include:
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Microcement is applied in thin layers, typically ranging from 1 to 3mm. This allows it to be installed over existing surfaces without significantly altering the overall dimensions of the space.
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One of the standout features of microcement is its ability to create a seamless finish. It’s applied as a continuous, uniform coating without visible joints, seams, or grout lines.
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Microcement comes in a variety of colours, allowing for customisation to suit different design styles and preferences. It can also be manipulated to achieve different textures, from smooth and polished to a rough stucco-like finish.
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Despite its thin nature, microcement is remarkably durable and resistant to wear and tear. It can withstand foot traffic (some even withstand vehicle traffic), making it suitable for both residential and commercial spaces. When prepared and installed correctly, ii s less prone to cracking compared to traditional cement-based materials. X-Bond in particular boasts exceptional resistance to de-lamination.
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Microcement can adhere to a range of surfaces, including concrete, wood, tiles, sheeting and even some plastics. This adaptability makes it a versatile option for renovation projects, allowing you to remodel without removal.
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With the addition of appropriate waterproofing membranes, sealers and coatings, microcement can be made water-resistant. This means it’s suitable for use in wet areas including bathrooms and kitchens.
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The seamless surface of microcement is relatively easy to clean and maintain. Regular cleaning with water and mild detergents, plus sweeping and occasional resealing can help keep its appearance intact over time.
X-BOND MICROCEMENT TO FLOORS, WALLS & JOINERY
X-BOND MICROCEMENT TO FLOORS & WALLS
X-BOND MICROCEMENT TO BATHROOM & SHOWER
Why use microcement in your project?
Microcement is becoming an increasingly popular choice as an alternative to traditional flooring and wall finishes due to its modern aesthetic and practical benefits. It's favoured by architects, interior designers, and homeowners who seek to achieve a contemporary and minimalist look in their spaces. The versatility and durability of microcement make it a popular choice for both residential and commercial projects, as it can be creatively integrated into various design styles, from industrial to sleek and modern, without sacrificing its resistance to wear and tear.
Some reasons why you would choose Microcement in your project:
You’re renovating a space and you are looking for a product that can be applied directly on-top of your existing surface, eliminating the need for removal and costs involved with demolition.
You would like to achieve a concrete-looking finish, but with lightweight construction.
You don’t like the colour or finish of your concrete slab that has just been poured, and would like to install a concrete overlay to achieve your desired finish.
You don’t want to clean grout lines in your bathroom!
You’re looking for a seamless, modern surface that can flow from internal to external, and from walls to floors to ceilings (and even the joinery).
You’re looking for an alternative to traditional flooring (such as tiles and floorboards).
The Versatility of Microcement:
One product, installed to floors, walls & joinery
Where can microcement be installed?
Unlike most materials that can only be installed to a specific surface, the versatility of microcement covers a multitude of applications. Take our X-Bond Microcement for example, which can be installed to:
INTERNAL APPLICATIONS
Floors
Walls
Joinery
Ceilings
Showers
Steam Rooms*
Saunas*
EXTERAL APPLICATIONS
Floors
Walls
Joinery
Pools*
Water-features
*Please note: X-Bond Microcement can be installed to wet areas including inside pools, steam rooms, saunas and water features. However, most other microcement products don’t have this ability. It’s important to check with the microcement product you’re using to see if it can be installed in these areas too.
Get X-Bond Microcement in Melbourne & beyond
Are you interested in having Microcement installed in your project? We have a network of trained installers based in Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula, Ballarine Peninsula, Bendigo and Ballarat that service all of Victoria.
Microcement Training Course
For surfacing professionals who are looking for seamless, high quality, durable, versatile, resilient and trusted products to offer their clients, we have the solutions for you. You’ll see our seamless overlay products (most well-known being X-Bond Microcement & Quartz Carpet) specified on projects throughout Australia. Learn how to install our products by attending one of our training courses. Click below to see upcoming training dates and to secure your spot. Once you have completed a training course you can then purchase materials for your own project and offer our seamless overlay systems to your clients, taking your business to the next level.
Get A Quote For Your Project
Are you a Designer, Builder or Home Owner looking to have one of our products installed in your project? Submit a quote enquiry by clicking here. Your enquiry will be posted onto our private noticeboard where trained installers can view and contact you to provide you with a quote and more information.
Supplying Microcement For Over 25 Years
Seamless Overlays is a family-run business, with a passion for providing innovative surfacing materials to the building industry. Since we first started selling X-Bond & Quartz Carpet to the Australian market over 25 years ago, our products have become the favoured alternatives to traditional floor and wall finishes such as polished concrete, epoxy floor, timbers, tiles, venetian plaster & polished plaster. Fun fact: X-Bond was the first microcement of its kind to be developed back in 1991.
As one of the country’s original microcement & concrete coating suppliers, we are dedicated to supplying surface professionals with a range of high quality, seamless overlay systems for their projects throughout Australia. We are proud to be the exclusive Australian Distributors of X-Bond & Quartz Carpet, engineered in the US and Europe. Our team work closely with surfacing professionals throughout Australia, as well as Interior Designers, Builders, Property Managers & Home Owners to help them choose the correct surface and finish for their project. We also train a network of installers in the application of our products, ensuring the highest quality and reliability. The types of projects you’ll find our products X-Bond & Quartz Carpet installed on include:
Residential
Commercial
Retail
Hospitality
Education
Industrial