Planning your project
Microcement costs explained.
A useful quote starts with the surfaces you have, the finish you want and the preparation needed. Here is what affects the price of a microcement project in West Yorkshire.
Why a price per square metre is only a starting point
Two bathrooms of the same size can require very different amounts of work. A straightforward floor is different from a room with shower walls, recesses, steps and many edges. The condition of the existing surfaces also affects the preparation.
Prices are provided only after a consultation and assessment of your project. Send photographs, your postcode and approximate wall and floor areas to start the conversation.
What goes into the quote?
1. The existing surface
Preparation may include repairs, levelling and work around existing joints. Loose tiles, cracks, movement or damp need assessment before a decorative finish is specified. Microcement is a thin finish; it does not remove the need for a suitable base.
2. Walls, floors and the room’s details
A clear breakdown of the areas helps. Shower enclosures, niches, corners, stairs and changes of level can require more detailing than an open floor. Tell us about fixed fittings and whether other trades are still working in the room.
3. The chosen system and finish
The coating, colour, texture and protective finish are selected for the intended use. A bathroom, a kitchen splashback and a living room floor may have different requirements. We can discuss the options and show finishes at the showroom.
4. Application stages and access
Preparation, coating and protection involve several stages. Drying and curing periods depend on the chosen products and conditions. Access, protection of surrounding surfaces and coordination with other work can also affect the schedule.
Why can a small bathroom cost more per m²?
A small area still needs setup, surface preparation and the application stages. It can also contain a high number of corners and details. Those tasks do not reduce in direct proportion to the floor area, so multiplying a large-floor rate by a small bathroom’s size may give an unrealistic budget.
What to send for a useful estimate
- Your project postcode and the rooms or surfaces you want finished.
- Approximate measurements. Separate walls and floors if possible.
- Clear photos of the whole room and close-ups of existing surfaces.
- Any known problems, such as loose tiles, cracking or damp.
- Whether there is underfloor heating and what other building work is planned.
- Your preferred finish, timescale and any budget you would like us to work around.
Not sure about the measurements or surface type? Describe what you know and attach photographs. We can explain what needs checking next.
What to compare when choosing a quote
Check that quotations cover the same areas, preparation, materials and finishing details. Ask what is included, what depends on the site inspection, how any additional work would be agreed and when the room can be used again.
Start with your room, not a guessed rate.
We will discuss the condition of the base, the finish and the agreed scope before work begins.
See a completed bathroom
Explore Rachael’s bathroom project and Google review for photographs of a finished microcement interior.
Technical background: Topciment’s substrate preparation guidance and application stages. The specification and programme for your project depend on the system selected and the site assessment.
