What Is Microcement?
Microcement is a multi-layer coating system — just 2 to 3 millimetres thick — that achieves both structural hardness and polymer flexibility in the same material. It bonds directly to almost any stable substrate, which means your existing surfaces stay in place. No jackhammers. No rubble. No skip hire. The result is a monolithic, continuous surface with zero grout lines, zero transition strips, and zero seams across any geometry the space requires.
What makes microcement technically different from paint or conventional tile is what happens at the bond line. A penetrating epoxy primer keys into the substrate at a mechanical level. A fibreglass reinforcement mesh is pressed into the first base coat to absorb structural movement before it reaches the surface. The finish coats are hand-troweled in thin layers by a specialist, and the entire system is sealed with a polyurethane or aliphatic topcoat matched to the specific demands of that environment. Each layer has a defined structural or protective function — none is decorative filler.
Because the material is applied in a fluid state by hand, it follows any geometry that rigid materials cannot. The appearance is controlled by trowel technique and mineral pigment selection from over 100 available options. The performance is determined by substrate condition, sealer specification, and the installer's understanding of both. This is why a substrate audit precedes every Floroz project without exception — the system is engineered to the surface before any material arrives on site.
Engineered for Saudi Conditions
Every Floroz microcement project is preceded by a substrate audit to identify hidden moisture, instability, or bond risk before installation begins. The system specification follows the audit — not a catalogue.
100%
Substrate Audited
Moisture and stability assessment on every project
R12
Anti-Slip Rated
Certified for wet zones and outdoor surfaces
65°C+
Heat-Stable
Rated for sustained thermal cycling in Saudi conditions
3 Years
Written Warranty
On bond integrity and surface performance
Technical & General FAQs
Polished concrete is a structural slab — minimum 100mm thick — that is ground and chemically densified in place. It cannot be applied over existing surfaces, and it cannot go on walls, stairs, or any vertical geometry. Microcement is a 3mm engineered coating applied by hand over almost any stable substrate without demolition. Both are cement-based materials. They are not competing products — they solve entirely different problems depending on the substrate, the environment, and what the surface needs to do.
Yes, provided the existing tiles are fully bonded to the substrate beneath them. We mechanically grind the tile glaze to create a bonding profile, apply a penetrating epoxy moisture barrier, fill all grout joints flush, and install the microcement system directly on top. The existing tile becomes the base. If any tiles are hollow, lifting, or poorly adhered, those areas are identified during the substrate audit and treated before the system begins.
Microcement is formulated with flexible polymers and reinforced with fibreglass mesh specifically to handle normal thermal cycling and standard structural movement. It is not, however, a structural bridge. A major crack in the slab beneath — one that would fracture ceramic tile — will transfer that movement to a 3mm coating on top of it. We identify and treat active structural cracks before installation begins. Stable, cosmetic cracks in the substrate are filled and reinforced as part of standard preparation protocol.
Microcement is a multi-layer chemical system, not a single-coat product. The full sequence is: substrate preparation and repair, penetrating epoxy primer, fibreglass mesh embedding, two base coats, two finish coats, and two sealer coats. Each layer requires a specific curing window before the next layer can be applied. Compressing the timeline degrades the bond strength and surface integrity of the entire system. Four to six days is the technically correct timeline — not a scheduling preference.
Day-to-day maintenance is simple: sweep or vacuum to remove abrasive particles, then damp-mop with a pH-neutral cleaner. Bleach, acid-based cleaners, and abrasive pads degrade the polyurethane sealer that protects the surface — avoid all three. The sealer is what requires periodic attention, not the microcement substrate itself. Recoat intervals depend on the environment and use intensity: lightly trafficked interior surfaces typically every 5–8 years; outdoor or high-use surfaces every 3–5 years.
Not Sure Which System Fits Your Surface?
Send us a photo of the surface and describe the environment. We will assess the substrate, confirm whether microcement is the correct specification, identify the preparation required, and give you a project estimate — before any site visit is needed.