Polished does not have to mean glossy
The visual result can range from soft and mineral to more refined. Sheen and trowel movement should be chosen for the space rather than assumed from the word polished.
Applications
Where this finish makes sense.
Microcement is versatile, but it should still be specified around the space. The applications below are common examples rather than an assumption that every substrate is suitable.
- Feature walls
- Living rooms and hallways
- Bathrooms outside or within suitable wet-area systems
- Retail and showroom walls
- Office receptions
- Restaurants, bars and boutique hospitality
Specification before decoration
What we assess before installation.
A thin seamless finish depends on the condition below it. This is why substrate assessment and preparation are central to a reliable microcement installation.
Walls require controlled preparation
Board joints, cracks and transitions need suitable preparation so they do not telegraph through a thin decorative coating.
Microcement versus traditional polished plaster
Microcement-based systems are selected where a concrete-style appearance and broader substrate/performance options are required. Traditional polished plaster may be chosen for a more classical decorative character.
Experience & accountability
Why Eco Microcement?
Eco Microcement is a family-run specialist based in Watford, with more than a decade of microcement installation experience across London and surrounding counties. Clients deal with a practical team that advises on the system the project needs rather than treating every enquiry as an opportunity to specify the most expensive option.
Eco Microcement serves Greater London and surrounding counties including Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Essex.
Family-ownedPersonal communication and direct project accountability.
10+ yearsSpecialist installation experience across varied project types.
Real projectsClient-supplied completed-work photography used throughout the site.
Competitive valuePricing is tailored to the actual project scope and specification.
Professional methodology
How the installation is built.
The visible finish is the final part of a controlled process. Exact materials and drying times vary by system and site conditions.
Consult & assess
Confirm area, substrate, access, expected use, finish direction and any moisture or movement concerns.
Prepare the substrate
Clean, repair and stabilise the base; remove contaminants and address unsuitable coatings or loose material.
Prime & reinforce
Use the preparation system appropriate to the substrate, including reinforcement where the specification requires it.
Apply base layers
Build the microcement in controlled thin coats, allowing the required drying and sanding between stages.
Create the finish
Apply finishing coats by hand to develop the selected colour, texture and natural trowel movement.
Seal & hand over
Apply the protective system suited to the space and provide cure, cleaning and aftercare guidance.
Pricing & comparisons
Compare the complete scope.
Microcement pricing should be compared on the complete specification, not only a square-metre headline. Preparation, reinforcement, repairs, room geometry, stairs, access, finish, sealing and site programme can all change the final quotation. Eco Microcement focuses on competitive, project-specific pricing based on the actual scope.
What changes a quotation?
- Substrate repair and preparation
- Area, access and room geometry
- Reinforcement and movement detailing
- Wet-area or performance requirements
- Colour, texture and protective finish
- Stairs, edges, thresholds and bespoke details
Service information: based on Eco Microcement's installation approach, published service information and completed-project experience. Final suitability, waterproofing, preparation and performance requirements are confirmed for the individual project.
More completed projects
Completed flooring and polished-style interiors.
Two client-supplied Floors projects selected for this page.
Polished plaster project 1
Completed Eco Microcement project relevant to this service.
Polished plaster project 2
Completed Eco Microcement project relevant to this service.
Discuss your project
with the family team.
Send the location, approximate area, current substrate and intended finish. Eco Microcement can then advise on suitability, preparation and the next step.
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