Week 1 · System selection 28 Aug
Choose a microcement system
Start with the substrate, intended use, exposure and construction details. A finish is selected as part of a compatible project system, not in isolation.
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13-week buyer resource · August–November 2026
A substrate-first guide to choosing, ordering and using microcement.
Thirteen practical chapters for Australian buyers, designers and experienced applicators. Every chapter keeps project conditions, current product information and responsible trade coordination in view.
Evidence standard: no universal build-up, waterproofing, durability or compliance promise is made here. Current product documents and the actual project conditions govern final selection.
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One useful decision each week.
Week 2 · Physical samples 4 Sep
Assess colour, texture and light
View a physical sample beside the project palette, joinery and lighting. Hand-applied mineral finishes naturally need to be judged in person.
Read the supporting resourceWeek 3 · Product selection 11 Sep
MicroCem-FB: a substrate-first decision
Confirm the substrate condition and the preparation, reinforcement and protection proposed for the actual location before ordering.
Read the supporting resourceWeek 4 · Design specification 18 Sep
Where a textured finish fits
Cemento 3D is an expressive surface option. Suitability still depends on the substrate, use, exposure, detailing and agreed visual direction.
Read the supporting resourceWeek 5 · Ordering 25 Sep
Ordering across Australia
Use the live catalogue for current availability, then obtain a freight-inclusive quote when the quantity or destination needs individual review.
Read the supporting resourceWeek 6 · Trade supply 2 Oct
An applicator’s pre-order checklist
Experienced applicators should record substrate condition, movement, moisture, transitions, exposure and the complete proposed sequence.
Read the supporting resourceWeek 7 · System sequence 9 Oct
Primer, finish and sealer work together
There is no universal sequence for every project. Confirm compatible materials against current product documents and the assessed site conditions.
Read the supporting resourceWeek 8 · Training 16 Oct
Choose a practical training pathway
Compare course scope, inclusions, dates and available places against the capability you need to build before taking on a full project.
Read the supporting resourceWeek 9 · Material comparison 23 Oct
Microcement and polished concrete are different buys
Compare the substrate, build-up, finish process, project constraints, maintenance and who will install it—not appearance alone.
Read the supporting resourceWeek 10 · Bathroom planning 30 Oct
Questions before specifying a bathroom finish
Keep the decorative finish separate from membrane compliance. Coordinate waterproofing, falls, drainage, joints, penetrations and ventilation with the responsible trades.
Read the supporting resourceWeek 11 · Trade workflow 6 Nov
A clear trade ordering workflow
Open and verify the account, assess the project, use physical samples, confirm the system, obtain freight and then order against the agreed scope.
Read the supporting resourceWeek 12 · Project evidence 13 Nov
From substrate to finished surface
Our project record starts with the real site: substrate, constraints, selected visual direction and the completed owner-supplied photography.
Read the supporting resourceWeek 13 · Buyer FAQ 20 Nov
Buyer questions, answered plainly
Find concise answers about selection, samples, ordering, training and project responsibilities, with project-specific limits left intact.
Read the supporting resourceCurrent evidence before claims
Owner-supplied project photography
Editorial mentions—not paid links