Compare the specified build-up for microcement floors, then read microcement versus polished concrete and microcement versus epoxy before choosing the floor system.
Microcement floors are one of the most transformative surfaces you can install in an Irish home — seamless, contemporary, and applied straight over what's already there. Below is an honest look at how they perform: the pros, the trade-offs, and what a floor project actually involves.
Where microcement floors work
Microcement bonds over most sound existing floors — ceramic and porcelain tiles, screed, concrete — with KC Primer and a fibre-reinforced base coat. That means no rip-out, no skip and minimal disruption. Kitchens, living rooms, hallways, bathrooms and retail floors are all common applications.
Durability
For floor use, KCBerry uses the Microtraffic system — engineered specifically for foot-traffic areas, with a hard-wearing finish and a suitable sealer. KCBerry materials carry a 5-year materials warranty. As with any premium finish, durability depends heavily on correct substrate prep, cure times and sealing.
Warmth and feel underfoot
The feel is similar to polished concrete or tile — smooth and solid. Rugs and soft furnishings warm the room visually and add comfort in living areas. In cooler rooms, a mid-tone matt finish reads warmer than a stark grey gloss.
Maintenance
Day-to-day, microcement floors are simple: a soft brush or vacuum, then a mop with a mild pH-neutral cleaner. No grout lines to scrub. The sealer resists stains and moisture; periodic resealing extends its life.
Colour and finish choices
73 colour options across two ranges — 40 standard colours and 33 PURE lime-based shades. Standard finishes are sealed in matt, satin or gloss; PURE is protected with the mandatory Lime Sealer. For floors, matt is the most forgiving day-to-day; satin adds a light-catch without being reflective; gloss deepens the colour and reflects light but shows more. Browse the palette on the colours page.
Honest cons
- Skill-dependent — seamless floors are unforgiving of poor technique. Not the easiest first DIY project.
- Hard underfoot — like polished concrete or tile; rugs help in living areas.
- Substrate matters — a moving or unstable substrate needs to be addressed first; microcement is a finish, not a structural fix.
- Sealing is part of the system — the finish must be sealed correctly to be water- and stain-resistant.
DIY or professional?
For a small area, a careful DIYer with a Complete Kit and patience can achieve a good result — avoid these five common mistakes. For larger floors, seamless flow between rooms, and a flawless finish, professional application is the safer choice, and KCBerry materials carry a 5-year materials warranty. See projects finished with KCBerry materials in the portfolio.
Cost
Supply-only Complete Kits are fixed price on the shop, scaled to the area you're covering. Applicator labour is quoted separately by whoever carries out the work — for the accurate material figure, request a free project quote with your room size and substrate.
Frequently asked questions
Are microcement floors durable?
Yes — with the Microtraffic system and a suitable sealer, engineered for foot traffic in homes and commercial spaces, and KCBerry materials carry a 5-year materials warranty.
Can microcement floors be applied over an existing floor?
Yes — over sound tiles, screed or concrete, with the correct primer and a reinforcing mesh in the base coat.
Do microcement floors feel cold?
They feel similar to polished concrete or tiles. Rugs and soft furnishings warm the room visually and physically.
DIY or professional for a microcement floor?
Professional is safer for larger floors, seamless flow and gloss finishes; and KCBerry materials carry a 5-year materials warranty.
Planning a floor project? Explore the Microtraffic system, browse applications or get product advice.