What is Microcement? Uses, Types, Application, and Advantages

Satine microcement is a decorative coating made from cement, water-based resins, additives, pigments, and a touch of Satine’s magic essence. It can be applied to a wide variety of vertical and horizontal surfaces thanks to its excellent adhesion. The material stands out because it is applied directly over any existing surface: tiles, plasterboard, ceramics, marble, terrazzo, stone, metal, glass, or plaster, among many others. With a minimal thickness of only 3 millimeters, it renovates spaces quickly without creating dust or debris.

It is a natural, innovative, and continuous coating, ideal for both exterior and interior spaces as Satine material guarantees UV protection and anti-retraction properties. It can be applied to floors, walls, stairs, ceilings, swimming pools, and even furniture. Its versatility has led to its increasing use in home renovations and commercial spaces such as sports centers, industrial buildings, hotels, and restaurants.

Satine offers a wide range of decorative possibilities and finishes, where the only limit is your imagination. It gives spaces a unique and personal character thanks to its different textures and the infinite variety of microcement colors and finishes allowed by our varnishes and metallic coatings.

Say goodbye to complicated renovations. With Satine microcement, any combination and style are possible. We are fully committed to your projects.

Where Can Microcement Be Applied?

The decorative solutions offered by Satine microcement are endless. That’s why its uses are so varied. From stairs, pools, and furniture coatings to bathrooms, kitchens, facades, floors, garages, cellars, terraces…

No matter the surface to be coated with microcement, at Satine, we care about the final result. That’s why, in our quest to achieve an optimal, versatile, and high-quality product that lasts over time and adapts to market needs, we have struck a balance between hardness and flexibility.

What does this mean? Our microcement can cover any surface, regardless of size, creating a continuous floor without joints or cracks. This way, we avoid areas of dirt, making cleaning and disinfection easier, and contributing to germ- and bacteria-free spaces.

Moreover, our microcements guarantee high resistance in areas most exposed to traffic, as well as to the most aggressive cleaning products. Hence the high demand for microcement in kitchens and bathrooms.

Areas of Microcement

Walls: Is highly recommended for covering all types of walls and facades due to its breathability. In our gallery, you will find various Satine microcement walls for inspiration. For more information on microcement for walls, read our article.

Floors: Floors are not only visually appealing but also possess interesting qualities like impermeability, resistance to compression, bending, and scratching. Explore our gallery to discover all the microcement floors that can be created with Satine. For more information, contact us.

Bathrooms: Is an ideal decorative coating for renovating bathrooms, especially due to its resistance to moisture, anti-mold, anti-condensation properties, and ease of cleaning. Check out all the possible microcement bathrooms with Satine microcements in our gallery or read our article on microcement bathrooms.

Kitchens: Can be used in many ways in kitchens. Floors, walls, ceilings, sinks, and countertops can all be coated in almost any color you can imagine. Satine Microcement kitchens of all styles and sizes. We invite you to see them in our blog article on microcement kitchens.

Stairs: The versatility of Satine microcement allows its use even on stairs, as its resistance ensures edges won’t chip with complete assurance. With Satine microcements, you can design spectacular microcement stairs. Discover them in our post on microcement stairs.

Pools: Coating both the interior of the pool and the edge and surrounding area with Satine microcement is a guaranteed success. The non-slip, waterproof, and anti-condensation nature of our pool coatings, along with their excellent UV resistance, makes them ideal for coating both indoor and outdoor pools, whether they are fresh or saltwater. In our blog, you’ll find everything you need to know and the advantages.

Exterior: Is also an excellent continuous coating for outdoor surfaces such as terrace floors, residential patios, or building facades and walls due to its breathability. Visit our gallery or read our post to discover all the options for applying Satine microcement outdoors.

Now that you know where it can be applied, it’s time to learn how to do it. If you want to learn application and finishing techniques, contact us and request Satine training.

Advantages of Microcement

• Multiple decorative finishes.
• Endless textures.
• Easy cleaning.
• Joint-free surfaces.
• Continuous surface.
• UV resistance.
• Anti-retraction.
• Natural finishes.
• High resistance to impacts and compression.
• Exceptional scratch resistance.
• Breathable.
• Waterproof.
• Antibacterial.
• Anti-condensation.
• Suitable for any surface, especially over underfloor heating.
• Applicable to floors, walls, ceilings, pools, and furniture. Both indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Infinite variety of Satine microcement colors and textures.
• Handcrafted application. Exclusive and personalized result.
• High adhesion. Compatible with tiles, marble, ceramics, terrazzo, plasterboard, concrete, cement, plaster, metal surfaces, glass, etc.
• Resistant to traffic, impacts, scratches, and chemical products.
• Non-slip, depending on the finish.
• Quick installation and no debris.
• System thickness of 2/3 mm, so it does not affect the structural load of the building.
• Natural materials. 100% environmentally friendly product.