Microcement
Millswood.
Hand-applied microcement for homes and businesses in Millswood. A seamless, sealed surface for floors, bathrooms, kitchens and walls.
Material
Cement · polymer · quartz
Layers
Four to six, hand-applied
Thickness
2 – 3 mm total
Lifespan
10 – 20+ years sealed
What It Is
A Surface Of
Cement, Resin
And Patience.
Microcement is a thin cementitious coating, a blend of high-performance cement, polymer resins, fine quartz aggregates and mineral pigments, applied by hand across four to six layers and sealed to a finish.
Unlike traditional concrete, microcement is only two to three millimetres thick and bonds directly over almost any sound substrate: existing tiles, concrete, screed, gyprock, plywood and timber. There are no joins, no grout lines, and no demolition required to install it.
Our Microcement Millswood work covers bathroom floors and walls, kitchen splashbacks and benchtops, full living-area floors, stairs and outdoor patios, for homes in Millswood and nearby Goodwood and Kings Park. It is the seamless, modern counterpart to our Venetian plaster work, architectural in feel, contemporary in palette, and built to live with.
The Family
Five systems,
one material.
Microcement is a family of related systems: the same base cement and resin chemistry, formulated and finished differently for the surface it lives on. From wet-area floors to feature walls, each system is matched to substrate, traffic and finish.
The Why
Why microcement?
Microcement does what tile, slab and paint cannot: it covers a whole bathroom, kitchen or floor in one continuous, joint-free surface, only millimetres thick, bonded directly to what is already there. It is the answer when the brief is seamless, contemporary, and finished by hand.
Note: the sealer applied to microcement floors and walls is for cleaning and finish preservation, not waterproofing. The microcement itself is waterproof.
Applications
Where it
lives.
Microcement is at its best in surfaces that are walked on, washed down and lived with: bathrooms, kitchens and floors that need to be seamless, durable and quiet underfoot. We apply microcement across residential, hospitality and commercial spaces in Millswood, Goodwood, Kings Park and nearby suburbs.
01
Bathroom Floors
Seamless, slip-resistant, sealed to AS 3740. Adelaide’s most-requested microcement application.
02
Shower Walls & Niches
Full waterproof system, no tile lines. Microcement runs seamlessly from floor to walls and into niches.
03
Kitchen Floors
One continuous floor across kitchen, dining and living. No grout to scrub, sealed against oil and red wine.
04
Splashbacks & Benches
Joint-free splashbacks and benchtops in microcement: wipes clean, hard to date.
05
Living & Bedroom Floors
Whole-home applications in soft, neutral tones. Warm underfoot when paired with hydronic heating.
06
Stairs & Landings
Risers, treads and landings finished as one piece: no nosings, no transitions, no joinery shadow lines.
07
Commercial & Retail
Cafés, retail, day spas and offices: traffic-grade microcement built for commercial wear.
Applications
Where it
lives.
Microcement is at its best in surfaces that are walked on, washed down and lived with: bathrooms, kitchens and floors that need to be seamless, durable and quiet underfoot. We apply microcement across residential, hospitality and commercial spaces in Millswood, Goodwood, Kings Park and nearby suburbs.
01
Bathroom Floors
Seamless, slip-resistant, sealed to AS 3740. Adelaide’s most-requested microcement application.
02
Shower Walls & Niches
Full waterproof system, no tile lines. Microcement runs seamlessly from floor to walls and into niches.
03
Kitchen Floors
One continuous floor across kitchen, dining and living. No grout to scrub, sealed against oil and red wine.
04
Splashbacks & Benches
Joint-free splashbacks and benchtops in microcement: wipes clean, hard to date.
05
Living & Bedroom Floors
Whole-home applications in soft, neutral tones. Warm underfoot when paired with hydronic heating.
06
Stairs & Landings
Risers, treads and landings finished as one piece: no nosings, no transitions, no joinery shadow lines.
07
Commercial & Retail
Cafés, retail, day spas and offices: traffic-grade microcement built for commercial wear.
Where we work
Residential.
And
commercial.
For homeowners, architects, interior designers, builders and hospitality operators, Microcement Millswood finishes can cover anything from a single-bathroom renovation to a whole-floor build.
Residential
For the home
Whole-bathroom microcement, ensuites, kitchen floors, feature splashbacks and full open-plan floor applications. Sample boards prepared in your home, in your light, before any commitment.
Commercial
For the project
Hospitality fit-outs, retail floors, day spa wet areas, restaurant interiors and considered office spaces in Millswood, Goodwood, Kings Park and Clarence Park. Specification documents and trade sample kits supplied to architects on request.
Process
From substrate
to sealed floor.
A typical microcement bathroom takes seven to ten days; a whole-floor application, eight to fourteen. Most of the time is preparation and curing: the actual trowel work is unhurried but efficient. Every layer is applied by hand.
Compared to
Why not just tile?
A frequent question. Microcement and tile solve different problems: tile is a finished product laid in pieces, microcement is a continuous surface built on site. For the same bathroom or floor, they look, age and live very differently.
A frequent question. Microcement and tile solve different problems: tile is a finished product laid in pieces, microcement is a continuous surface built on site. For the same bathroom or floor, they look, age and live very differently.
| Microcement | Tile | Polished Concrete | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface | Seamless, joint-free | Grout lines throughout | Seamless slab |
| Thickness | 2–3 mm | 10–15 mm + adhesive | Full slab (50 mm+) |
| Renovation friendly | Goes over existing tile | Demolition required | New slab only |
| Wet area suitable | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Maintenance | Wipe clean, no grout | Grout sealing, mould | Re-polish, re-seal |
| Underfoot feel | Warm, soft, organic | Cold, segmented | Cold, hard |
Investment
A guide to cost.
Microcement Millswood costs are worked out per square metre and depend on the system, substrate condition, site access and level of finish. The tiers below are a guide only; a site visit sets the final quote.
Finish tier
Wall Microcement
From mid range
Splashbacks, feature walls and joinery. Lowest layer count, fastest turnaround. Most affordable system per square metre.
Finish tier
Floor Microcement
Mid to upper
Living-area, kitchen and stair floors. Mesh-reinforced, sealed in two-pack polyurethane for traffic-grade durability.
Finish tier
Wet-Area Microcement
Premium
Full bathrooms and showers. Liquid waterproof membrane, mesh, microcement and sealing: specified to AS 3740.
Finish tier
Every microcement project is quoted on site. Sample boards included. No obligation.
Care
Living with
microcement.
A properly sealed microcement surface is among the easiest finishes to live with. We provide a care card with every project: the short version is below.
Recent Work
Microcement,
in place.
A short selection of recent Adelaide microcement projects, to give a sense of what is possible for a bathroom, kitchen or floor in Millswood. The full portfolio sits on our projects page.
Service Area
Microcement
near Millswood.
Located in the City of Unley area of Adelaide’s inner south, Millswood (SA 5034) neighbours Goodwood, Kings Park and Clarence Park. Microcement Millswood jobs are part of our standard service area, which also covers Greater Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills and the Fleurieu Peninsula. Some of the other suburbs we know well for bathroom and floor applications:
Burnside
Unley
Stirling
Norwood
Walkerville
Toorak Gardens
North Adelaide
St Morris
Glenelg
Hyde Park
Henley Beach
Magill
Don’t see your suburb? Regional South Australia and interstate microcement projects quoted with travel separately.
Client Reviews
Trusted Across Adelaide.
Rachel C.
The most professional plasterers we have worked with in fifteen years of building. Quiet, careful, exactly on schedule.
Michael T.
Sample boards before commitment, every coat hand-applied, every detail considered. Exactly the team we hoped to find.
Julia L.
We did the entire facade in textured render. The transformation is beyond what we imagined. Three years on, still flawless.
David P.
Booked them for our day spa fit-out. Microcement throughout. Clients comment on the surfaces every week. Genuinely premium-quality work.
Anna & James
Three years on, our microcement ensuite still looks new. No grout, no silicone going mouldy. One continuous surface that feels like architecture.
Jonathan & Caroline
Hallway and stair walls in Venetian plaster. Light moves across the surface like nothing else in the home. Three years later we still notice it.
Priya M.
Microcement bathroom over our existing tiles. No demolition, no skip bin, no dust. Saved us thousands and the result is stunning.
Robert K.
Honest about what would and wouldn’t work in our space. Rare and refreshing. The team you want when the surface really matters.
Begin
Planning microcement for your Millswood home or business?
Quotes are obligation-free and usually returned within three working days. Sample boards are prepared in your space, in your light, before any commitment is made.
Frequently Asked
Questions
we hear.
The most common questions clients ask before, during and after a microcement project. If yours isn’t here, send it through — we answer every email personally.
The most common questions clients ask before, during and after a microcement project. If yours isn’t here, send it through. We answer every email personally.
