Microcement has become one of the most widely specified finishes in contemporary interior architecture. Its ability to create continuous surfaces across walls, floors, ceilings, and bespoke joinery makes it an increasingly popular choice for architects, interior designers, and contractors looking to achieve clean, architectural interiors with a carefully considered material palette.
At Viero UK, our OLTRE microcement system combines contemporary aesthetics with exceptional durability, offering a versatile finish for both residential and commercial environments. Whether specified for a private residence, boutique hotel, retail environment, workplace, or wellness space, OLTRE allows surfaces to flow naturally throughout an interior while maintaining a refined, understated appearance.
What is microcement?
Microcement is a polymer-modified cementitious coating that is applied in multiple thin layers to create a decorative architectural finish. Despite being only around 2–3mm thick, it provides excellent durability while adding very little build-up to the existing substrate.
Unlike decorative coatings, microcement is installed as a complete system. Primers, base coats, finishing coats, and protective sealers all work together to deliver the finished appearance, durability, and waterproof performance. Every stage contributes to the long-term performance of the surface, which is why professional installation is so important for both residential and commercial projects.
Why is microcement becoming increasingly popular?
Microcement reflects a broader movement towards simpler, more cohesive interiors. Rather than combining multiple finishes throughout a project, designers are increasingly specifying materials that create continuity between different spaces and architectural elements.
Using the same finish across walls, floors, ceilings, staircases, bathrooms, and bespoke joinery helps establish a consistent material language throughout a building. This approach is particularly suited to contemporary architecture, where simplicity of form allows texture and craftsmanship to become defining design features.
Its durability also makes it suitable for projects that demand both aesthetic quality and long-term performance, including:
- Luxury residential interiors
- Boutique hotels
- Restaurants and bars
- Retail environments
- Wellness spaces and spas
- Contemporary office interiors
As clients continue to favour quieter, more tactile interiors, microcement has become one of the defining materials within modern specification.
Where can microcement be applied?
One of the greatest advantages of microcement is its versatility. Installed as a complete system, it can be applied to a wide variety of interior surfaces, allowing designers to maintain consistency throughout a project.
Popular applications include:
- Floors
- Walls
- Ceilings
- Bathrooms and wet rooms
- Shower enclosures
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Bespoke furniture and joinery
- Reception desks
- Counters
- Staircases
Using the same finish across multiple surfaces helps create interiors that feel calm, balanced, and architecturally resolved. Rather than introducing different materials throughout a space, designers can work with one finish that adapts to numerous applications.
OLTRE is particularly well suited to bathrooms, wet rooms, and wellness environments. When installed using the complete system, it provides a waterproof finish that offers a contemporary alternative to traditional ceramic tiling.
Its minimal thickness also makes it an excellent choice for refurbishment projects, while its compatibility with underfloor heating systems makes it equally suitable for modern residential developments and commercial interiors.
Why choose microcement instead of other finishes?
Microcement occupies a unique position between decorative plaster and traditional construction materials.
It offers the visual character of concrete without the structural weight or thickness associated with poured concrete, while providing considerably more texture and depth than conventional paint finishes.
Because it can often be installed over suitably prepared existing substrates, it also offers an efficient solution for refurbishment projects where retaining existing surfaces helps reduce disruption.
For architects and designers, one of its biggest advantages is specification simplicity. Rather than selecting different materials for individual elements, microcement allows walls, floors, ceilings, joinery, and architectural features to work together as one coherent design.
What finishes and colours are available?
Microcement is no longer defined by industrial grey.
The OLTRE collection is available in a carefully curated palette of contemporary greys, soft neutrals, warm earth tones, stone-inspired colours, and deeper architectural shades suitable for a wide variety of interior styles.
The final appearance is also influenced by the application technique. Depending on the project, OLTRE can create refined, softly textured finishes with gentle tonal movement or more expressive surfaces that celebrate the handcrafted nature of the material.
For projects with bespoke design requirements, Viero UK also offers colour matching, allowing microcement to coordinate with furniture, joinery, brand colours, or wider interior palettes.
Why specify Viero UK for microcement?
As a specialist surface design studio, Viero UK supports projects from the earliest design stages through to final installation.
Working closely with architects, interior designers, and contractors, our team provides technical guidance, bespoke sampling, and specification advice to ensure each finish meets both the visual and practical requirements of the project.
Every sample is handcrafted, allowing colour, texture, and surface movement to be reviewed before installation begins. This provides confidence that the approved finish accurately reflects the completed installation.
Our in-house team of skilled artisans delivers specialist microcement installations across the UK and internationally, maintaining consistency across projects ranging from bespoke residential interiors to large-scale hospitality, retail, and commercial developments.
Planning a Microcement Project?
Selecting the right microcement system is about more than choosing a colour. Texture, movement, finish, and application technique all contribute to the final appearance of the surface.
At Viero UK, we work closely with architects, interior designers, and contractors to provide specification guidance, handcrafted samples, and technical support throughout the design process. Our bespoke samples allow you to review colour, texture, and finish before installation begins, helping you specify with confidence.
If you're planning a residential or commercial project, call 0870 609 2827 or get in touch to discuss sampling, colour matching, and specification.
Need Professional Installation?
Microcement performs best when installed as a complete system by experienced specialists. Our in-house team of skilled artisans delivers OLTRE microcement installations across the UK and internationally, ensuring every stage of the application process is completed to the highest standard.
From luxury homes and boutique hotels to retail environments and large commercial developments, we deliver finishes with consistency, durability, and exceptional attention to detail.
Trade Professionals
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