Why Might You Want To Consider Microcement on Your Splashback? As an alternative to tiles, plastic sheets, glass or marble, microcement on your splashbacks provides another option and range of colours, textures, designs and finishes that you may not get with the other materials. You’re not restricted to particular dimensions constraints because it is installed … Read more
Microcement Floor Yes. Microcement is an excellent floor finish when it is installed as a reinforced, multi-layer system on a sound substrate. It works in hallways, kitchens, open-plan living areas, bathrooms and wet rooms, and over underfloor heating. Floors start from £5,800 + VAT (a minimum project charge), and every written quote is confirmed after … Read more
In essence, the answer is yes. As with most of these decorative finishes and surface design options, it’s not always that straightforward; allow us to explain and give examples of where Microcement is best suited or cannot be used. Microcement can be used to go over most existing hard floors, including existing tiles, hardwood, concrete, … Read more
Quick answer Yes, microcement can go over existing ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles on walls and floors, provided the tiles are fully bonded, flat and free from moisture. Loose, hollow, damp or heavily textured tiles rule it out, so a specialist assessment before installation is essential. Last updated 7 November 2026. One of the … Read more
How To Achieve An Industrial Finish With Venetian Plaster Industrial inspiration can be introduced into the home or office with Venetian plaster whether you’re planning renovation works or just want to freshen things up a bit with a twist. There are no rules in the world of Venetian plaster, soo it’s an exciting and explorative … Read more
What is Venetian Plaster? Venetian plaster is a wall and ceiling finish consisting the process of plaster blended in with marble dust, applied with a spatula or scoop in dainty, various layers, which are then shined to make a smooth surface with the deception of profundity and surface. Venetian plaster strategies incorporate marmorino, scagliola, and … Read more
When looking to make your walls, floors, worktops, ceilings, or splash backs shine using decorative finishes such as Venetian Plaster you are faced with many possibilities. The scope of this article is to help you understand in more detail what some of these are and how they may be applicable to your project. Versatility and … Read more
Is Venetian plaster out of style? Style is personal, but trends still matter To understand this first we must realise that fashion and style are individual and personal to us, yes there will be trends, movements and phases but ultimately our perspective dictates what is and is not considered stylish. Yes of course there is … Read more
Quick answer Yes, you can paint over Venetian plaster, but you cannot apply emulsion straight to the surface. The wax sealant must be removed first, and a shellac-based primer (Zinsser BIN) applied before any paint will bond reliably. The exact process depends on whether you have polished marble plaster or textured Venetian plaster. If you’ve … Read more
When you’re thinking about adding a feature wall to your home or place of work, there will undoubtedly be a lot of thoughts, ideas, and choices to be made. Colour and texture are two of the main ones. Blue Venetian plaster can be a bold choice. Get it right, and you’ll have created a space … Read more
