Microcement: What It Is, Where to Use It, and What to Avoid

If you’ve ever seen those seamless concrete-looking floors or smooth plaster bathrooms and wondered what that material actually is — it’s probably microcement. In this video, I break down what microcement is, why you’d use it, where to buy it, and tips from installing it myself — including a few mistakes I learned the hard way. Whether you’re designing a minimal bathroom, updating a kitchen floor, or just looking for materials that make your space feel intentional and architectural without moving walls — microcement is one of the best options out there. In this video: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Outline 01:15 Why use microcement 02:05 What is it? 02:30 Where to get it 03:24 Color and finish options 05:45 Application & installation tips 10:15 Maintenance and long-term performance 11:57 My take 🧱 Materials & Links Mentioned: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Surecrete Microcement — Concrete Exchange Base Coat: https://store.concreteexchange.com/pr... Finish: https://amzn.to/4rnrYXk Colored powder: https://amzn.to/4pbwSFh Floortek 6 Nanocoat Sealer https://store.concreteexchange.com/pr... Pigmented Sealer: https://store.concreteexchange.com/co... Fiberglass mesh https://amzn.to/4pcv3YI Helpful How-tos: This is over tile, but great demo of all the steps...    • Detailed #microcement Floor Instructional ...   This is a good demo of using Surecrete, EXCEPT I would def use a fiberglass mesh (he doesn't and got cracks in his floor)...    • Microcement Flooring Tutorial for rustic a...   🎥 About This Channel I’m Derek from Design in Practice — a series about designing smarter remodels, choosing better materials, and making your home architecturally interesting without hiring an architect. Subscribe if you want to understand design the way designers do: through materials, proportions, and purpose. SIGN UP FOR EMAILS ABOUT NATURAL/SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS FOR YOUR HOME: https://www.designinpractice.com/sign... Get the Design Framework template here: https://www.designinpractice.com/#des...