Microcement Walls
Specialist Decorative Product For Interior Walls
Exploring Microcement Walls for Your Home or Business.
Chasingspace are experienced installers of microcement walls, also known as polished concrete walls.
Microcement walls are a sleek, modern finish that seamlessly blends style and practicality. They are an innovative and versatile design choice that can enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home or business. Microcement is a versatile material made from a blend of cement, resin and other additives, which together create a thin layer. Their seamless design, durability, versatility in application, and customisation options make them an excellent choice for both residential and commercial projects, for those seeking contemporary elegance in their spaces.
Where can you use Microcement?
Residential Spaces: Elevate your living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms with a modern flair. Create inviting accent walls in your living room. Enjoy the stylish yet practical features of microcement in your kitchen. Transform your bathroom into a spa-like retreat while ensuring water resistance.
Commercial Settings: Ideal for retail shops, restaurants, and offices, microcement offers a sophisticated look along with proven functionality. Elevate your surroundings with this innovative solution that redefines what walls can do.
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Key Features of Microcement Walls:
Seamless Appearance: One of the most notable attributes of microcement is its ability to provide a continuous surface without joints or seams. This characteristic not only enhances visual appeal but also simplifies cleaning and maintenance. The smooth and minimalist look of microcement walls adds sophistication to any room.
Water Resistance: This material is inherently water-resistant when properly sealed, making it ideal for kitchens and bathrooms.
Durability: When professionally installed, microcement walls are highly resistant to wear and tear.
Customisation Options: Available in various colours and finishes, microcement allows for personalised designs that can complement any décor style. Whether you prefer a minimalist aesthetic or something more textured, microcement comes in various colours and finishes to match your style perfectly. If you're thinking about sprucing up your space with something stylish yet practical, microcement walls could be the perfect solution. They blend beauty with functionality effortlessly.
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The images presented showcase completed bathrooms and wet rooms featuring our microcement walls, alongside visuals depicting the application process.
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Microcement Floors: Important Considerations
While microcement floors may look appealing, it's essential to understand a few key points before proceeding. Our extensive experience informs our perspective on this medium.
1. Application Limitations: We exclusively apply microcement on walls. After years of experience with floors, we faced ongoing cracking issues that led us to stop its use in that area.
2. Heating Issues: Applying microcement over screed with underfloor heating (UFH) will likely result in cracks. It's not a matter of 'if,' but 'when.’ The combination of screed and heat is problematic because: Screed, being a cement-based product, lacks flexibility. When exposed to heat, it expands, causing hairline cracks that transfer directly into the microcement above. Even using polymer additives or reinforcement layers does not prevent cracking.
3. Better Alternatives: We prefer using polyurethane resins called ‘Blend.’ This two-tone resin mimics the look of microcement but offers: Up to 13% flexibility (similar to rubber), compared to less than 1% for microcement, which is brittle and hard. Greater tolerance to cracks; if the screed does develop a tiny crack, it won’t immediately show through as it would with microcement. A softer feel underfoot and easier maintenance without staining issues.
4. Exceptions: In warmer climates like those found in Mediterranean countries - especially where UFH isn't used - microcement can perform better but still tends to mark easily. Many companies promoting this product often overlook its shortcomings for obvious reasons, so be cautious when considering your options. Call us if you have any questions or need more detailed information, on 020 8265 2855 or mobile 07799 673383.