- Guide
- Jun 2026
Specifying microcement: a guide for architects
How to detail joins, movement and substrate prep on your next residential brief.
READ ARTICLEMicrocement, marble render, ceramic render and epoxy floors — each supplied as a full DESOLID system, plus supply-and-install Australia-wide.
Every square meter of Desolid is spread by a certified applicator using traditional steel trowels no sprayers, no shortcuts. What arrives is a ready-to-use, pigment-stable mix; what leaves is a one-of-one surface with character no tile can copy.
Applied over existing tile, plaster, concrete or plywood.
Foot traffic in 24hrs, full cure and sealer in 48.
Applied over existing tile, plaster, concrete or cement.
Engineered to outperform tile, paint and traditional
render — inside the home and out.
One continuous surface - no grout lines, no visible joins.
Cement-based composite that resists chipping, cracking and wear.
Applicable systems for showers, wet rooms, pools and outdoor use.
UV stable and weather resistant — the same product, everywhere.
Warm, tactile, hand-trowelled surfaces. Bespoke, not manufactured.
Sealed once, wipe-clean forever. No re-grouting, ever.
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Microcement is a hand-trowelled, cement-based composite applied at just 2–3mm total build. It bonds to existing tile, plaster, concrete or plywood — no demolition required.
Yes. Our microcement system uses a certified waterproof membrane underneath and a sealer above, making it suitable for showers, wet rooms, pools and exterior facades.
We recommend a certified applicator for a warranted finish, but our trade kits and how-to guides support experienced DIY renderers. Contact us for training options.
A typical bathroom takes 3–4 days: preparation, two microcement coats, sealer and cure time. Foot traffic in 24 hours, full cure in 48.
Existing tile, concrete, plasterboard, cement sheet, plywood and most sound substrates. We supply a primer system matched to each.
Yes — flat-rate freight to all metro areas and regional depots. Trade accounts get priority dispatch and bulk pricing.
Request a free quote or speak with our trade team about bulk pricing and applicator support.