MICROCEMENT IN DUBAI

What microcement is and where it works well

Microcement is a cement-based coating combined with polymers and applied by trowel in thin layers. Once sealed, it gives a smooth, continuous, hard-wearing surface that looks like polished concrete or soft plaster. Because it is thin, it can often go straight over existing tile, plaster, concrete screed, and some board substrates, after preparation.

It suits living areas, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, showers, staircases, feature walls and outdoor terraces. It is popular in villa renovations where the owner wants to keep the layout and update the finish without breaking out floors.

How microcement is applied

The result depends on preparation. We clean and repair the surface, fill and treat cracks and tile joints, and apply a bonding primer. Over tiles and in areas prone to movement we embed a fibreglass mesh in the base coat. Two thin finishing coats in your chosen colour follow, then a light sand and two or more coats of protective sealer. Wet areas receive a waterproofing system and a sealer designed for constant water contact.

We make and approve a sample board before starting, because colour and texture depend on the mix, the trowel technique and the sealer. The sample is your reference for the finished surface.

Microcement in bathrooms, kitchens and outdoors

• Showers and wet rooms: continuous waterproofed surface with no tile joints
• Kitchens: counters and splashbacks sealed against oil, water and heat marks
• Stairs: treads and risers finished as one piece, with slip-resistant sealer where needed
• Terraces and outdoor areas: UV-stable, slip-resistant sealer systems
• Built-in units and vanities: microcement applied to joinery surfaces to match the floor or walls

Being honest about limits

Microcement is hard-wearing, but it is a thin coating, not a slab. A surface that moves, such as a floor with a structural joint or a poorly bonded old tile, can show a hairline crack in the same place later. We treat joints, use mesh where it is needed and tell you before we start if a surface is unsuitable. Heavy impact can chip it, and harsh cleaners can damage the sealer. If you want a floor that will take any abuse without maintenance, stone or porcelain may suit you better.

What affects the cost of microcement in Dubai

Microcement is quoted per square metre, but the rate changes with the job. These are the main factors:

• Surface condition and how much preparation, crack repair or levelling it needs
• Whether a mesh reinforcement is needed, which is typical over tile
• The system: dry areas, wet rooms and outdoor surfaces use different products
• The texture and number of colours, and detail such as stairs, curves and edges
• Total area, access and the number of sealer coats required

Curing and care

A finished surface can usually take light foot traffic within a couple of days. The sealer needs longer to reach full hardness, so we tell you when furniture, heavy traffic and water exposure are safe. After that, clean with a pH-neutral cleaner and a soft mop, avoid abrasive pads, and use felt pads under furniture. The sealer can be refreshed every few years, depending on use, to keep the surface protected.