Microcement Designs for Ottawa's Finest Walls and Ceilings
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Microcement Finishes
Made Just for Ottawa Homes and Businesses
We offer custom microcement solutions that are made to fit your vision and the needs of your project, whether you’re building from scratch or updating an existing space.
You can use microcement on many different surfaces, such as floors, walls, fireplaces, bathrooms, and even furniture. We can put it over new surfaces or existing materials like tile or drywall, depending on what your project needs. We use special preparation and application methods to make sure the finish is smooth and will last.
We don’t just put things together; we also help you plan. We’ll help you with every step of the process, from picking the right color and texture to planning the layout and doing the fine work. This way, you’ll know that microcement is the right choice for your space and goals.
Microcement is great for both residential and commercial projects in Ottawa. It has a clean, modern look and is also long-lasting, easy to care for, and fully customizable.
Microcement might be the answer you’re looking for if you’re in Ottawa and want a modern, high-end finish that combines style and function. We’re here to help you figure that out.
Behind the scene
Notting Hill project in Orleans, Ottawa. Walls, ceiling, and shower microcement applied by us. Designed by Morris & James Interiors.
Greely project: full bathroom renovation, including demo, build, and finishing, completed by us.
Microcement shower walls completed throughout Ontario.
Microcement bathroom including the walls and shower area. Project in Dunrobin, Ottawa .
What Is Microcement?
Microcement is a cement and polymer coating applied by trowel at two to three millimetres over almost any sound surface: tile, drywall, concrete, MDF, even existing shower walls. It cures into a seamless, joint-free shell and is sealed into a fully waterproof system.
It is the finish for wet rooms, floors, countertops and anything that needs to be minimal, continuous and washable. No grout lines, no demolition, and the same material carries across walls, floor, bench and tub deck.
- Fully waterproof when installed as a sealed system
- Goes directly over existing tile, so no demolition
- Seamless across floors, walls, showers, benches and vanities
- Hard-wearing and easy to clean; any colour, matte to satin
How a microcement surface is built
Primer and bonding coatKeys the system to tile, drywall or concrete. Waterproofing membrane added in showers and wet zones.
Reinforcement meshFibreglass mesh embedded in the base coat so the surface bridges joints and movement without cracking.
Base coatsTwo coarse coats trowelled over the mesh to build strength and flatten the substrate.
Finish coatsTwo fine coats in your colour. This is where the texture and movement are set.
Sealer systemPrimer sealer plus two coats of a two-part polyurethane sealer. This is what makes it waterproof and wipeable.
Where We Apply Microcement in Ottawa
Showers and Wet Rooms
Walls, floor and bench in one continuous waterproof surface. Our most requested microcement project.
Bathroom Floors Over Tile
Skip the demolition. The old tile stays, the microcement goes over it, and the floor is seamless in days.
Tub Decks, Benches and Vanities
Built-in tubs, shower niches, benches and vanity tops wrapped in the same material as the walls.
Full Bathrooms
Walls, ceiling, floor and shower in one finish. The spa look, with nothing to grout.
Desks, Counters and Fixtures
Reception desks, retail counters, display plinths and islands in a seamless concrete look.
Feature Walls and Fireplaces
Concrete-look walls and surrounds where you want a harder, more industrial finish than plaster.
Before and After: Microcement Over Existing Tile
Drag the slider. Both projects were done with no demolition, directly over the original ceramic tile.
Planning a bathroom?
Send photos of the existing room. We will tell you what can go over the tile, what needs to come out, and what it costs.
Microcement Colours and Textures
Microcement is pigmented in the mix, so any colour is possible. Most clients land in the greys and warm neutrals that read as concrete or stone. Samples are made in your colour and sealed so you see the true finished tone.
Textures run from near-smooth to a visible trowelled movement, and sheens from matte to satin. More options at our Ottawa showroom.
Microcement Pricing in Ottawa
Project minimum $3,500 to $4,000. Dry walls and feature surfaces sit at the low end. Showers, floors and wet rooms with waterproofing, mesh and the full sealer system sit at the high end. Most full bathrooms are quoted as a fixed scope.
What moves the price
- Wet or dry: showers and floors need membrane, mesh and the full sealer system
- Surface: floors and benches take more coats and longer cure times than walls
- Substrate: going over tile needs more preparation than new board
- Details: niches, curbs, rounded tub edges and drains are hand-formed
- Colour and texture: deep colours and smooth finishes take more work
- Location: outside Ottawa adds travel
Our Microcement Process
Contact
Send photos of the room, dimensions and what you want it to look like.
Consultation
We confirm what can go over the existing surfaces, the colour direction, price and schedule.
Sample
A sealed sample in your colour and texture, approved before we start.
Prep and build
Protect, prime, waterproof, mesh, base coats and finish coats over four to seven days with cure time between layers.
Seal and hand over
Sealer system applied, light use after 48 hours, full use after a week. Walkthrough and care instructions included.
What Ottawa Clients Say
“Robbie’s workmanship and professionalism are exceptional and beyond every expectation. Every visitor to our home is blown away by the finished project.”
Matt O., Google review“Robbie listened carefully to what we wanted and provided samples. They took great care covering the floors from the entrance door all the way to the work area.”
Nathalie E., Google review“After Robbie was done it looked as good as the work I’ve seen in Italy.”
Google review“This company does amazing work, I highly recommend.”
Serina K., Google reviewFor Designers, Architects and Contractors
A finish you can spec in wet rooms
We install microcement as a complete system, waterproofing through sealer, and coordinate with your plumber and tiler on curbs, drains and niches. Send the drawings and we price per square foot without a site visit.
What you get
- Sealed samples within days
- System spec and care sheet for the client file
- Desks, counters and fixtures done in your shop or on site
- Scheduling around other trades, after hours for occupied spaces
- Ottawa and Toronto crews
Microcement Ottawa FAQ
How much does microcement cost in Ottawa?
Applied microcement runs $15 to $50 per square foot including materials, with a project minimum of $3,500 to $4,000. Dry feature walls sit at the low end. Showers, floors and full wet rooms, which need waterproofing, mesh and the full sealer system, sit at the high end. Send photos and dimensions for an exact quote.
Is microcement waterproof?
The cement itself is not. The installed system is. Waterproofing membrane, reinforcement mesh and a two-part sealer make the finished surface fully waterproof and suitable for showers, steam rooms, floors and tub decks.
Can microcement go over my existing tile?
Yes, as long as the tile is sound and well bonded. We clean, prime and mesh over it. No demolition, no dust, and the new floor or wall is only a few millimetres thicker. The before-and-after projects above were all done over tile.
Does microcement crack?
Installed properly over a stable substrate with mesh reinforcement, no. Hairline cracks come from skipped mesh, movement in the substrate or thick application, which is why we install it as a full system rather than a coating.
How do I clean and maintain it?
Warm water and a neutral cleaner. No abrasive pads or harsh chemicals. In showers we recommend resealing every few years to keep the surface at its best.
How long does a bathroom take?
A shower takes four to five days including cure times. A full bathroom with floor takes five to seven days. Light use after 48 hours, full use after a week.
Do you work outside Ottawa?
Yes. Kanata, Orleans, Barrhaven, Manotick, Carleton Place, Almonte, Kemptville, Rockland, Perth and the Ottawa Valley, plus a Toronto crew for GTA projects.
Ready for a seamless bathroom?
Send a few photos and your rough dimensions. You will have a price and a sample plan within a day.
Designers usually brief us with a material rather than a finish. Start with the look you need and we will tell you which plaster produces it.