{"title":"Microcement","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mvc\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.mvc{--ink:#2A2521;--mid:#4A423A;--soft:#5E5347;--panel:#F7F3EC;--hero:#EAE4DA;--line:rgba(42,37,33,.16);--head:'Montserrat','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;--lab:'Jost',Futura,'Century Gothic',sans-serif;text-align:left;color:#4A423A;font:19px\/1.65 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}.mvc *{box-sizing:border-box}.mvc p{margin:0 0 1.1em;max-width:68ch;text-align:left}.mvc .lede{font-size:21px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink)}@media(max-width:520px){.mvc{font-size:17.5px}.mvc .lede{font-size:18.5px}}.mvc h2{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,29px);line-height:1.18;color:var(--ink);margin:2em 0 .5em;text-align:left}.mvc h3{font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;font-size:19px;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 .4em;text-align:left}.mvc ul{margin:0 0 1.3em;padding-left:1.25em;max-width:68ch;text-align:left}.mvc li{margin:0 0 .5em}.mvc strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}.mvc a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}.mvc .sys{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line);margin:1.8em 0}@media(max-width:620px){.mvc .sys{grid-template-columns:1fr}}.mvc .sys\u003ediv{background:var(--panel);padding:20px 18px}.mvc .sys p{font-size:17px;margin:0}.mvc .note{background:var(--hero);border-left:3px solid var(--ink);padding:18px 20px;margin:2em 0}.mvc .note p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.mvc .note b{font-family:var(--lab);font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--soft);display:block;margin-bottom:7px;font-weight:400}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eMicrocement, sold direct. No trade account, no certification, no proof you work in the industry. You choose the system your job needs and you order it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost microcement in the United States cannot be bought unless you have taken a training course and hold a trade account. That is a reasonable model, and our sister company \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microcementusa.com\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicrocement USA\u003c\/a\u003e runs exactly that way for professionals. Microvella is the other option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you actually need to buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicrocement is not one product. It is a set of coats that go on in order, and which coats you need depends on what is underneath and whether it gets wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sys\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore — about $7 \/ sq ft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimer, microcement, sealer. Covers interior walls, bare concrete floors and indoor fireplaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReinforced — about $14 \/ sq ft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdds fibreglass mesh bedded into a structural build coat. Needed for anything wet, anything outdoors, and any floor that is not bare concrete — including straight over old tile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mesh and build coat are what stop movement underneath from reaching your finish, and what keep old grout lines from telegraphing through. On the substrates that need them they are not optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much to order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun your area through the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/material-calculator\"\u003ematerial calculator\u003c\/a\u003e before you buy anything. It works out the exact products and quantities for your job, with the 10% overage we build into every estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to understand first: you cannot buy half a pail. A 40 sq ft shower floor and a 100 sq ft shower surround cost the same in material, because both need one unit of each product. So \u003cstrong\u003edo the whole room rather than one surface\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eorder rooms together\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are planning more than one. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/microcement-cost-per-square-foot\"\u003eThe full cost breakdown is here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOn kits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eRight now the products are sold individually, so you buy exactly what your system needs. Pre-configured Core and Reinforced bundles are coming a few months after launch. \u003ca href=\"\/#waitlist\"\u003eJoin the waitlist\u003c\/a\u003e and we will tell you when.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho buys this\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/microcement-for-homeowners\"\u003eHomeowners doing it themselves\u003c\/a\u003e — start on a wall, not a bathroom floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/microcement-for-painters\"\u003ePainters\u003c\/a\u003e — you already own the prep. The trowel is the new part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/microcement-for-tile-installers\"\u003eTile and flooring installers\u003c\/a\u003e — it goes over the floor that is already there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/microcement-for-bathroom-remodelers\"\u003eBathroom remodelers\u003c\/a\u003e — seamless, no grout to scrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/microcement-for-contractors\"\u003eContractors and home builders\u003c\/a\u003e — fewer trades, no demo, no grout callbacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/microcement-for-pool-builders\"\u003ePool builders\u003c\/a\u003e — decks, surrounds and outdoor kitchens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/microcement-for-interior-designers\"\u003eInterior designers\u003c\/a\u003e — how to spec it properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot doing it yourself? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-a-microcement-installer\"\u003eHere are the three routes to a finished surface.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicrovella ships \u003cstrong\u003elate 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. Everything below is the real product line at the real price, so you can plan and budget a job now. \u003ca href=\"\/#waitlist\"\u003eJoin the waitlist\u003c\/a\u003e and we will email you the day you can order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"microvella-sealer","title":"Microvella Sealer","description":"\u003cp class=\"sr-only\"\u003eSealer is the final protective layer of the system. It locks in the finish and protects the surface from moisture, staining, and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply evenly according to system instructions, allowing proper dry time between coats. Layer with 2 coats roll in both directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce cured, the surface is ready for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo component transparent, satin-matt polyurethane sealant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsumption: \u003c\/span\u003e350 sq ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage: 600–650 sq ft per pail. Recoat once dry; cures in 2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microvella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53953519911228,"sku":null,"price":529.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/9882\/9884\/files\/MicrovellaSealer_66ec08f7-82de-4dcc-bbfb-150caf0930dc.png?v=1789092837"},{"product_id":"microvella-build-coat","title":"Microvella Build Coat","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild Coat is the structural layer in the \u003cstrong\u003eReinforced\u003c\/strong\u003e system. It goes on over a prepared, primed surface and does two jobs: it adds strength, and it gets the surface flat before the finish coats. Walls or floors, it works on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou mix it and trowel it on, pulling it tight to level the surface. The fiberglass mesh is bedded into the first coat, then covered with a second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need Build Coat for anything wet, anything outdoors, and any floor that is not bare concrete — including straight over old tile. The \u003cstrong\u003eCore\u003c\/strong\u003e system does not use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage: 275 sq ft on the first coat, 340 sq ft on the second. Second coat cures in 12 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microcement USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54357215314236,"sku":"6a9f4fe95f268","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/9882\/9884\/files\/MicrovellaBuildCoat.png?v=1788825580"},{"product_id":"microvella-microcement-coarse","title":"Microvella Microcement Coarse","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinish Coat is the final layer in the system. It is used to create the finished texture, color, and overall appearance of the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material is mixed and applied in two tight coats using a trowel. Each coat is pulled smooth to achieve the desired finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-Quartz (Coarse)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Highly durable, large grain, natural stone finish. Suitable for high traffic walls, floors, and bathrooms. Micro-Quartz (Coarse) can be heavily sanded so that it is smooth to the touch or lightly sanded to aid non-slip properties. Most commonly applied in ‘Hand Floated’ or ‘Troweled’ technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage: 375 sq ft on the first coat, 450 sq ft on the second. Second coat cures in 12 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microcement USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54357215772988,"sku":"6a9f4feb471ea","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/9882\/9884\/files\/MicrovellaMicrocementCoarse.png?v=1788825582"},{"product_id":"microvella-microcement-smooth","title":"Microvella Microcement Smooth","description":"\u003cp\u003eMicrocement is the final layer in the system. It is used to create the finished texture, color, and overall appearance of the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is recommended for walls.  If wall is perfectly smooth product can be rolled on while still wet finish with a trowel in a cloud pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-Quartz (Smooth)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Plaster Effect finish with an extensive variety of application styles. Stucco Effect, Smooth Over Coarse, Duo Colour, and Plain \/ Natural. No visible grains, suitable for walls, bathrooms, and low traffic floors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage: 600 sq ft on the first coat, 725 sq ft on the second. Second coat cures in 12 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microcement USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54357215805756,"sku":"6a9f4feb9ffb5","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/9882\/9884\/files\/MicrovellaMicrocementSmooth.png?v=1788825582"},{"product_id":"reinforced-system-fiberglass-mesh","title":"Microvella Fiberglass Mesh","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiberglass mesh is the reinforcing layer in every \u003cstrong\u003eReinforced\u003c\/strong\u003e system. It is bedded into the first build coat and covered by the second, so it sits inside the structure rather than under the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the layer that stops movement underneath from reaching the surface. A flexing subfloor, a substrate joint, the grid of old grout lines beneath a tiled floor — the mesh and build coat are what keep those from telegraphing through into your finish coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it anywhere the system calls for Reinforced: over tile, over plywood or MDF, anything wet, and anything outdoors. On those substrates it is not optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverlap the seams as you lay it and keep it flat. A ridge in the mesh becomes a ridge in the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoll is 39 inches wide. Coverage 500 sq ft per roll, one layer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microcement USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54357216887100,"sku":"FC-FM-001","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/9882\/9884\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep9_2026_03_07_23PM.png?v=1788988211"},{"product_id":"microvella-primer","title":"Microvella Primer","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrimer is the first step in the \u003cstrong\u003eCore\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eReinforced\u003c\/strong\u003e systems. It prepares the surface and promotes strong adhesion and a moisture barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix together Part A and Part B.  Apply evenly with a roller over a clean, sanded surface. Do not leave puddles or heavy areas. Roll over every area twice and switch directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the primer is still wet, broadcast kiln dried sand to create mechanical bond. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage: 600–650 sq ft per pail, depending on how porous your surface is. Cures in 30 minutes to 4 hours before the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Microvella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54357229863228,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/9882\/9884\/files\/MicrovellaPrimer.png?v=1788825979"}],"url":"https:\/\/microvella.com\/collections\/microcement.oembed","provider":"Microvella","version":"1.0","type":"link"}