Microcement questions, answered.

Microcement — sometimes written as two words, micro cement — is a cement-based decorative coating, just 2–3 mm thick, applied in continuous layers over existing surfaces such as tiles, plaster, concrete or wood. It produces a seamless, water-resistant finish suitable for bathrooms, kitchens, floors, walls, terraces and pools.

Yes. With Microbase as the bonding base coat, microcement bonds directly to ceramic and porcelain tiles without removal — saving time, dust and demolition cost on most renovations.

Sealed with the 2-component polyurethane varnish, a KCBerry microcement surface is water-resistant once sealed — sealed against water and stains, and suitable for bathroom walls, kitchens and everyday wet use. Where a fully waterproof build-up is required — walk-in showers, wet rooms and terraces — we specify SubVap waterproofing mortar beneath the microcement, and for swimming pools the Poolciment system with its mandatory Poolsealer waterproof sealer.

Microcement supply prices typically range from €35 to €70 per square metre (materials only) depending on the system and colour. KCBerry supplies the material rather than carrying out the application, so applicator labour is quoted separately by whoever applies it — request a free quote for the exact material figure.

Correctly applied and sealed, microcement is a long-life finish — lifespan depends on traffic, sealer choice and maintenance. Walls take almost no wear; floors and worktops benefit from a periodic sealer refresh. KCBerry offers a 5-year materials warranty on every purchase; application workmanship is not covered.

Yes. We ship microcement kits, colours, primers and sealers to every county in the Republic of Ireland. Standard delivery is 6–10 business days. Shipping starts at €7.95 and is calculated by weight at checkout; free on orders over €1,700 (Republic of Ireland).

No. KCBerry is a microcement supplier in Ireland: we supply the system, size it for your square metres, specify the build-up for your substrate and support the application by phone and with documented guides. The surface is applied by you or by the contractor you appoint.

Yes, with our DIY kits and application guide — but it is a skilled finish. Beginners should start with our Sample Kit and a small wall to gain feel before tackling floors or wet areas. For showers, pools and high-traffic floors we strongly recommend a trained applicator.

When applied correctly over a stable substrate with our fibre-reinforced Microbase, microcement is highly crack-resistant. Most cracking issues come from substrate movement (e.g. expansion joints, flexible timber) which must be respected in the build-up.

Both spellings describe the same material. Manufacturers and specifiers generally write it as one word, microcement, while many people search for it as two words, micro cement. Either way it is the same cement-based decorative coating, 2–3 mm thick, applied in continuous layers over an existing surface to give a seamless, sealed finish.