A guide to specifying microcement walls — from a single feature wall to entire wet rooms and stairwells.
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Where wall microcement excels
Living-room feature walls, fireplaces, entry walls, stairwells, media joinery surrounds, ensuite walls and full wet rooms. Anywhere paint or tile feels too flat, microcement adds depth, hand and warmth.
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Texture and sheen
Walls can be finished in a smooth, mineral skin or with a more pronounced trowel-mark texture. Sheen ranges from matte through to a soft satin — selected to suit the room's light and the broader interior palette.
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Substrates and joints
Microcement is applied over plasterboard, render, masonry and existing tile. Plasterboard joints and corners are reinforced with mesh during preparation to control movement and prevent hairline cracking.
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Wet-area walls
For showers, wet rooms and splashbacks, walls receive the full Mineral fox / Mercadier waterproofing and sealing system, making them suitable for daily wet use without grout or silicone joins.
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Care
Wipe with a soft cloth and pH-neutral cleaner. Touch-ups are possible because the finish is hand-applied, unlike factory-printed wall finishes.