FINOCEM Microcement: Seamless Concrete-Effect Surfaces for Modern Interiors

A thin, versatile decorative finish for floors, walls, bathrooms, furniture and worktops

Microcement has become one of the most distinctive materials in contemporary interior design. Its seamless appearance, subtle texture and concrete-inspired character make it ideal for minimalist, industrial and modern residential or commercial spaces.

FINOCEM is a polymer-based microcement system designed to create thin, continuous decorative surfaces without visible joints. Depending on the project and substrate, it can be used on floors, walls, ceilings, staircases, furniture and worktops.

It can also be applied to many stable existing substrates, including concrete, plasterboard, OSB boards and ceramic tiles. This makes FINOCEM particularly attractive for renovation projects, where a new decorative finish can often be created without completely removing the existing surface. The total thickness of the system is approximately 1.5–3 mm.

Key advantages of FINOCEM microcement:
- Seamless, modern surface without visible joints
- Thin system with a total thickness of approximately 1.5–3 mm
- Suitable for floors, walls, ceilings, staircases, furniture and worktops
- Can be applied to many existing substrates
- Ideal for renovations, including installation over ceramic tiles
- High adhesion to a wide range of substrates
- High resistance to abrasion, water and UV radiation
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Suitable for bathrooms and shower areas when used with the complete system
- Available in a wide range of colours and decorative effects
- Suitable for residential, commercial, retail and hospitality interiors

The absence of joints creates a visually continuous surface and can make interiors appear more spacious and harmonious. The same decorative finish can flow from the floor onto walls, worktops or furniture, creating a consistent interior design.

FINOCEM can be finished in a wide variety of colours and textures—from smooth, elegant surfaces to more expressive finishes inspired by raw architectural concrete. The available colour palette includes warm whites, greige, beige, grey, graphite, anthracite, terracotta, olive, blue and other decorative shades.

FINOCEM system products:
FINOCEM 750 – ready-to-use decorative microcement for creating thin, seamless surfaces
FINOPRIMER 765 – deep-penetrating primer for absorbent substrates
FINOKONTAKT 760 – quartz bonding primer for smooth and non-absorbent substrates
FINOTOP PU 2K 770 – durable two-component polyurethane protective coating for microcement and concrete

Together, these products form a complete system—from substrate preparation and decorative finishing to long-lasting surface protection.

Microcement is particularly popular in bathrooms and wet areas, where visual continuity is an important part of the design. When combined with suitable substrate preparation, waterproofing and the FINOTOP PU 2K protective coating, FINOCEM can be used on floors, walls and shower enclosures, creating a consistent and easy-to-maintain finish.

The material is known internationally under several related names. In English-speaking markets, the terms microcement, micro cement, micro concrete, micro-screed and microtopping may be encountered. In French-speaking countries, the widely recognised term is béton ciré, while the standard German term is Mikrozement. These expressions are often used for similar decorative finishes, although their exact composition and technical properties may vary depending on the manufacturer.

FINOCEM combines the architectural appearance of concrete with the versatility of a thin decorative system. It is a solution for architects, interior designers, contractors and property owners looking for elegant, seamless surfaces in both new-build and renovation projects.

Discover the FINOCEM microcement system, its applications and available design possibilities on the KREISEL website.