Microcement on walls: how to renovate your home by yourself

Do you want to completely remodel your home without getting caught up in tedious construction work? Now you can make it happen in the easiest and most affordable way by applying microcement to the walls or other surfaces of your home.

And we know that your living room is your living room, and you love it. But if you’re tired of the monotony and want to let your creativity flow, it’s time to give a more personal touch to the living room, bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, and even the exterior facade! And yes, we can assure you that you won’t need building permits or have to fill your entire house with debris.

Without a doubt, walls are one of the parts of the house most affected by the passage of time. To renovate them, you can choose to hire a crew of workers making noise and kicking up dust for who knows how long—leaving you broke—or you can opt for the alternative that is revolutionizing the decoration sector. The choice is yours.

DIY renovations are the trend 

We’re in an era where people are looking for faster and more affordable ways to change their homes. And if there are materials that allow you to do it yourself without hiring labor while achieving professional results, even better.

Just like you don’t need to hire a Michelin-starred chef to make a great dinner, you don’t need a professional to renovate your spaces. This is thanks to the emergence of new products that let you join one of the latest trends in the sector, such as microcement for walls.

A coating for a DIY renovation only requires a little skill and following the manufacturer’s instructions. You don’t need to be a handyman or watch endless YouTube tutorials. Want to know more? Keep reading!

Microcement in walls: why it's worth it 

Let’s put it simply: good, beautiful, and affordable. Unlike traditional materials, coating your walls with microcement gives you the chance to decorate your rooms according to your tastes and preferences. You can play around with it as much as you like since it comes in a multitude of textures and finishes.

But do you know one of its biggest advantages? You don’t need prior experience in applying construction materials. And that’s not all, because this material has many more great features that we’ll explain below.

One of the most affordable coating

As we’ve mentioned, you can apply microcement to walls yourself. Building permits, removing tiles, and unbearable piles of dust are now things of the past.

Nothing more practical than renovation without costruction work 

To apply this coating, you don’t need to remove the existing surface—microcement adheres to any surface or material. This significantly reduces the cost of renovating all your spaces, and we assure you the application process is incredibly fun.

So yes, achieving the home of your dreams is as easy as following three steps: decide which room you want to renovate, choose the color you like best, and get to work!

 

Easy to clean and easier to maintain thanks to its lack of joints 

 

Keeping your walls spotless can sometimes seem like mission impossible. And if you have little ones who love to showcase their artistic talents on them, we have good news for you.

Besides creating a sense of spaciousness, the absence of joints makes your life much easier. To clean your coated walls, you only need water and neutral soap. And as if that weren’t enough, microcement is a continuous coating without joints. Forget about dirt buildup and scrubbing your walls endlessly, and give yourself the chance to enjoy a high-quality, hygienic design. Meanwhile, to keep them looking brand new, all you need to do is apply our waxes.

 

Microcement walls for greater durability 

 

If you take a look at your walls, chances are you’ll notice some dings caused by chairs or tables. There’s nothing more frustrating than investing in renovations only for the results to last just a few months. With microcement, this problem is a thing of the past.

The properties of this coating make it resistant to all kinds of impacts, weather changes, and the passage of time. As you read, this coating gives you the peace of mind that, no matter how many years go by, its appearance will remain virtually the same as on the first day.

 

A never-ending catalog of colours ant textures 

 

Whether you prefer a rustic style or a contemporary one, the colors and textures you can find in microcement are unlimited. It’s time to say goodbye to plain white walls throughout the house and welcome creativity.

One of the advantages this coating offers for walls is the wide range of finishes you can experiment with. With it, you can create the visual effect that’s very trendy in the sector: differentiating walls by varying colors. Starting today, your home can feature bathrooms with a stone-like touch and, at the same time, bright and youthful rooms.

Are you ready to take a risk with your home decor?

Microcement on kitchen walls resist water 

Kitchens, along with bathrooms, are the areas of the house where the most humidity accumulates. The running faucet with boiling water, cleaning the countertop, mopping the floor, the pressure cooker constantly releasing steam... For this reason, we are certain that there’s no better choice than coating kitchen walls with microcement, as it is a material with advanced anti-humidity properties, capable of remaining intact even with direct contact with running water.

And also against stains and abrasion

 

Microcement is designed to withstand everything necessary and more. Not only does it excel in resisting humidity and its effects, but it also successfully stands up to the stains so common in spaces like kitchens.

We present to you the perfect coating for areas close to stoves, glass-ceramic cooktops, or induction plates, where countless splashes of oil, tomato sauce, or any other ingredient can occur.

Not to mention food stains that get embedded in walls, often worse than a horror movie. By coating your kitchen walls with this material, the problem will disappear as easily as the cleaning and maintenance process itself.

Additionally, it resists the wear and tear typically caused in kitchens by contact and impact with utensils such as frying pans, pots, or cutlery. This means your kitchen walls will remain unscathed, as if nothing had happened, no matter what they endure.

 

Microcement on interior walls: beautiful and durable 

 

There is no better showcase for a decorative coating like microcement than the walls in interior areas. Their verticality and visibility allow you to fully appreciate the remarkable characteristics of this material.

In addition to being resistant to impacts, scratches, and other common mishaps in hallways or other areas of the home, who wouldn’t want to see the level of finish this material offers, capable of transforming our spaces into something extraordinary?

Get ready to fully enjoy the walls in your bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, or garages, whether in your home or commercial property, for as long as possible.

 

Microcement walls outside? Absolutely possible! 

Do you own a chalet, townhouse, or similar property? If you’re among the lucky ones, you should know that the qualities and resistance of microcement also extend to outdoor areas. Rain, hail, sudden temperature changes, or even constant exposure to sunlight cannot damage walls coated with this material.

Applying microcement to walls: two processes depending ont he material 

 

The application of microcement on walls is a quick and simple process, thanks to its 3-millimeter-thick coating that can be applied to any type of surface and comes ready to use. However, let us explain that depending on the material you wish to coat, the method may vary.

If you're concerned about the type of surface you’re working with, don’t worry—no matter what it is, you can completely transform it.

 

How to apply microcement to non-absorbent materials 

 

On non-absorbent surfaces such as tiles, terrazzo, or slabs, the application process for microcement differs slightly. But don’t worry—the process remains just as easy and quick, as explained below.

First, clean the surface of dust and grease to ensure proper adhesion of the coating. Mark off the areas you wish to coat and apply a layer of Smart Jointer. After allowing it to dry for 24 hours, sand the surface with 40-grit sandpaper. Next, apply a layer of Smart Primer Grip and let it dry for 2 to 4 hours.

Now it’s time to bring your walls to life: apply two thin layers of Smart Base with a steel trowel, leaving a 6-hour gap between each layer. Don’t forget to sand it afterward with 40-grit sandpaper.

Finally, the last two steps: apply two thin layers of Smart Liso with a rubber trowel, allowing 6 hours of drying time between each layer. Once these layers are applied, wait 24 hours before applying three layers of Smart Varnish with a roller to protect the coating, allowing 2 to 4 hours of drying time between each layer.

By following these steps, we promise your walls will look as good as new in less than a week.

 

How to apply microcement to absorbent materials 

What about walls made of plasterboard, plaster, or similar materials? Can they be coated with microcement? Of course they can! Here’s how.

As with tiles, absorbent surfaces must first be cleaned to remove dust or grease. Once you’ve marked off the wall area you wish to coat, apply a layer of Smart Primer Abs and wait about 30 minutes for it to dry.

After that, apply two layers of Smart Base with a steel trowel, leaving 6 hours between each layer and sanding each one with 40-grit sandpaper.

The next step is to apply two thin layers of Smart Liso with a rubber trowel, again leaving 6 hours between layers for drying. Finally, protect the microcement by applying three layers of Smart Varnish with a roller, allowing 2 to 4 hours of drying time between each layer.

We recommend sanding each layer after it has dried to achieve a flawless finish.

Now all that’s left is for you to embark on a high-quality renovation that will leave your walls looking brand new.

 

How much does it cost apply microcement to walls? Very little with Smartcret 

What makes ready-to-use microcement one of the most economical coatings in the sector?

It’s simple. Considering its excellent adhesion to any existing surface, there’s no need for preliminary work to remove tiles, marble, or any other material. Not requiring specialized labor and allowing you to complete the process yourself significantly reduces application costs.

With this coating, there’s no need to mix components either; the color you choose is already pigmented into the material. Additionally, you only pay for the exact number of square meters you wish to coat—no more, no less. With Smartcret’s ready-to-use microcement, there are no last-minute surprises to dampen your enthusiasm for renovating your walls.

 

Coat your walls with ready-to-use microcement now

Your house is crying out for a change of style that starts with coating your walls with microcement. Now that you have seen the many benefits offered by this material compared to other coatings, don't you think it's time to take the first step?

Get your hands ready because the house of your dreams is getting closer and closer, in Smartcret we believe that there is no better way to achieve it in such a short time than with our ready-to-use microcement, a material that is placed on the surface you want to renovate, with which you will save the works but with which you will get professional finishes to your liking. As you do not have to mix components, you only have to decide the finish you want for your walls, open the bucket and start.

Take a look at our catalog and choose the microcement kit that best suits your needs and start transforming your home now!