Microcement Flooring
A thin, seamless cement finish troweled over your existing concrete floor
Microcement flooring gives a concrete slab a smooth, modern, grout-free surface without tearing it out. Empire Coating Solutions stocks the Multicoat Micro-Topping system in Corona, CA: the microcement, the primer, the stains and the sealers, with free estimates for installed floors across Southern California.
Multicoat Micro-Topping
Polymer-modified cement topping
For interior concrete floors
Trowel, squeegee or hopper gun
Takes colorant, stain and sealer
In stock in Corona, CA
What is microcement flooring?
Microcement is a polymer-modified, cement-based coating applied in thin troweled coats over sound concrete. Manufacturers call it a micro-topping; designers and homeowners call it microcement or micro cement flooring. It is the same idea: a new cement surface that takes stain and sealer, with no grout lines.
Homes
A microcement floor gives living rooms, kitchens and hallways a clean, continuous concrete look over the slab you already have.
Retail and showrooms
A smooth, neutral floor that can be stained to match the brand and resealed when traffic wears the finish.
Restaurants and offices
Covers tired or patched concrete with a uniform surface. Sealer choice sets the stain and chemical resistance.
Worn or stained slabs
When the concrete is sound but ugly, a micro-topping resurfaces it without the cost and mess of demolition.
What goes into a microcement floor
Microcement is a system, not one bag. Each layer below is on the shelf in Corona. Figures are from the Multicoat data sheet and instructions; the current data sheet is the authority.
| Layer | What it does | Product |
|---|---|---|
| Prep | Clean, sound concrete. Smooth steel-troweled slabs are roughened for bond, and low spots are patched and leveled first. | Multicoat Speed Mix, grinder rental |
| Primer | Sprayed onto the misted slab before the topping goes down. | Multicoat Vapor Shield |
| Microcement | 50 lb bag mixed with 5 to 7 quarts of water to a pancake-batter consistency. Applied by steel trowel, Magic Trowel, squeegee or hopper gun. | Multicoat Micro-Topping |
| Color | Colorant mixed into the topping, or stain applied over it for a mottled, variegated look. | Multicoat Multi-Stain |
| Sealer | Protects the finish and sets the sheen. Floors that need acid or chemical resistance are sealed with Acrathane. | Clear20, Acrathane |
Microcement installers, or just the material
Empire Coating Solutions has supplied decorative concrete and coating systems from Corona since 2000. Tell us about the floor and we will point you to the right path.
- Free estimates for installed microcement floors across Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles and San Diego counties
- The full Multicoat system in one stop: topping, primer, stain and sealer
- Grinder and vacuum rentals for surface prep
- Counter staff who can walk you through mixing, coverage and sealing
- Hands-on training classes at the Corona training academy
Not sure microcement is the right finish? Concrete overlays and metallic epoxy cover the same slabs with a different look.
Buy the material
Multicoat Micro-Topping, 50 lb bag
100 to 300 sq ft per bag
Pick up in Corona or order online
Contractor pricing available
How a microcement floor is installed
Prep the slab
Remove sealers, paint, grease and loose material. Roughen smooth concrete and patch low areas.
Prime
Mist the surface with water and spray Vapor Shield in a cross-hatch pattern.
Trowel the topping
Mix Micro-Topping with 5 to 7 quarts of water per bag and apply in thin coats. Too thick and it can mud crack.
Color
Use integral colorant in the mix, or apply Multi-Stain once the topping is dry, typically after 6 to 8 hours.
Seal
Finish with Clear20, or Acrathane where the floor needs chemical resistance. Caulk the joints; never fill them with topping.
Microcement flooring FAQ
What is microcement?
Microcement is a thin, polymer-modified cement coating troweled over existing concrete to create a smooth, seamless floor. At Empire Coating Solutions the microcement system is built on Multicoat Micro-Topping.
Is microcement the same as a micro-topping?
In practice, yes. Microcement is the common name for the finish. Manufacturers such as Multicoat sell the product as a micro-topping.
How much does a bag of microcement cover?
Multicoat lists 100 to 300 square feet per 50 lb bag of Micro-Topping. Thickness, application method, number of coats and how porous the slab is all change the number.
How long does microcement take to dry?
Micro-Topping is typically dry in about 6 to 8 hours, depending on temperature and humidity. New concrete has to cure at least 14 days before it is coated.
Can microcement go in a bathroom or shower, or on walls?
The Multicoat data covers interior horizontal concrete. For showers, walls or exterior work, call 909-272-5137 before you buy so we can confirm the right system for the job.
Does microcement crack?
The coating is thin, so cracks and movement in the slab can show through. Control and expansion joints have to be kept and caulked, not filled with topping, and applying the material too thick raises the risk of mud cracking.
Do you install microcement or only sell it?
Both. Contractors and homeowners can buy the full Multicoat system at the Corona store, and we give free estimates for installed floors across Southern California.
Related systems and products
Tell us about the floor. We will price it.
Send the square footage and a few photos of the slab. We will tell you whether microcement fits, what the system needs and what it costs, installed or as material.