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What is microcement? A 2026 guide for UK homeowners
An honest, jargon‑free explanation of what microcement actually is, what it can do for your home, and where it doesn't make sense.
12 March 2025 · 8 min read
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Bathrooms
Microcement vs tiles for bathrooms: an honest comparison
Cost, durability, look, grout and longevity — a fair‑minded comparison from someone who fits both.
18 February 2025 · 7 min read
Cost
How much does microcement cost in the UK? An honest guide
How microcement is priced — what shapes the figure, what keeps it sensible, and why every project is quoted in writing after a site visit.
22 January 2025 · 5 min read
Care
Looking after a microcement floor or bathroom: the complete guide
Day‑to‑day cleaning, what to avoid, when to re‑seal, and how to handle scratches or damage.
8 December 2024 · 5 min read
Design
Choosing your microcement colour and finish: a practical framework
Matte vs satin vs gloss, warm tones vs cool, sample panels — and the question to ask before committing to a colour.
4 November 2024 · 6 min read
Kitchens
Microcement kitchen worktops: what to know before you commit
How microcement worktops actually perform around hot pans, red wine, lemon juice and oil — and the four specification details that decide longevity.
8 April 2025 · 7 min read
Installation
Can you put microcement over existing tiles? (Yes — here's how)
Overlaying microcement on existing ceramic or porcelain tiles saves dust, time and money. The conditions that decide whether it will work — and the few times it won't.
14 May 2025 · 6 min read
Floors
Microcement and underfloor heating: a perfect partnership
Why microcement is one of the best finishes you can specify over wet or electric underfloor heating — and the commissioning details that protect it for the long term.
20 June 2025 · 5 min read
Cornwall
Microcement in Cornish homes: barns, cottages, holiday lets & coastal new-builds
From granite-walled barn conversions on Bodmin Moor to coastal new-builds in Rock and Padstow — where microcement earns its place in a Cornish renovation.
30 July 2025 · 6 min read
Bathrooms
Is microcement waterproof in showers? The honest answer
Yes — when applied as a complete CimentArt system with the right primer, reinforcement and two-component polyurethane sealer. Here's what 'waterproof' actually means.
4 May 2025 · 6 min read
Material
Microcement vs polished concrete — what's the difference?
They look similar but install completely differently. A direct, side-by-side comparison of thickness, weight, installation time, cost and where each one wins.
11 May 2025 · 7 min read
Maintenance
How long does microcement last? A UK durability guide
With correct installation and a 2K polyurethane sealer, microcement lasts 20+ years. Here's what affects lifespan, what wears first, and how to extend it.
18 May 2025 · 6 min read
Stairs
Microcement on stairs: safe, slip-resistant, beautiful
How microcement transforms tired timber or concrete stairs into a continuous sculptural element. Slip ratings, edge details, and what to expect from install.
25 May 2025 · 6 min read
Pricing
How is microcement priced in the UK?
How microcement is priced, what shapes the figure, and why every project is quoted in writing after a free site visit.
1 June 2025 · 5 min read
Design
The complete CimentArt colour palette — picking your microcement colour
A working framework for choosing from CimentArt's 30+ tones. How natural light, room orientation and existing materials drive the decision.
8 June 2025 · 7 min read
Kitchens
Microcement worktops — honest pros, cons and answers
Where microcement worktops shine, where they don't, and how they really compare to quartz, granite and Dekton in daily kitchen use.
15 June 2025 · 7 min read
Maintenance
How to clean and maintain microcement — the daily routine
The simple, no-special-products routine that keeps microcement looking right for decades. Plus what to absolutely avoid.
22 June 2025 · 5 min read
Commercial
Microcement for hotels, restaurants and retail — a specifier's guide
Why architects and interior designers spec microcement for hospitality. Programme, durability, fire ratings and how to brief it.
29 June 2025 · 7 min read
Floors
Microcement over underfloor heating — the technical deep-dive
How microcement performs over wet and electric UFH, ramp-up profiles, what your heating engineer needs to know, and why it outperforms tile thermally.
6 July 2025 · 7 min read
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