Microcement guide

Applying microcement

Applying microcement doesn’t need a trade qualification, but it does take care, patience and the right system. Who it suits, which system is easiest to learn, and how to get good at it.

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Learn it, or have it done

Come on one of our courses and apply it yourself, or we can put you in touch with one of our customers near you who applies our products.

Learn on a course

Hands-on one-day courses at our Grimsby training centre, in groups of no more than four. Book both back to back for two days.

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Have it applied for you

Not for you? Many of our customers across the country apply our products for a living. Tell us where you are and we’ll put you in touch with one nearby.

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Can anyone apply it?

“I had no contracting experience. I’d never even picked up a trowel. Now, at 22, I’ve learnt everything I know about applying microcement just from being around my colleagues and watching them work. And honestly, I found it surprisingly easy to pick up.”

Brandon, who joined our warehouse team at the end of 2021

Brandon’s experience shows that Politura, ErreFast and ErreLAB can all be learnt, even without a trade background. That said, it isn’t a casual DIY project. Microcement rewards consistency, care and a willingness to practise, more than credentials.

At a glance

Qualification: None needed
Suits: Plasterers, tilers, decorators, flooring contractors, builders
Easiest to learn: Politura
Key skill: Thin, even layers
Training: One-day courses in Grimsby, or two days back to back

Craftsperson applying coating product to floor surface

Who it suits

Trowel and finishing tradesPlasterers, tilers, decorators, flooring contractors and general builders.

Careful newcomersAnyone with basic trowel skills who follows the data sheets and avoids shortcuts.

Patience over speedIt isn’t a quick weekend job. Without trowel experience it can be slow, and mistakes are costly.

Which system is easiest to learn

Politura

Our traditional mineral system and the easiest to learn. Simple to mix, forgiving to apply and very tough.

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ErreFast

A single-component acrylic that’s quick to apply, a bridge between Politura and resin.

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ErreLAB

Our highest-performance resins, very stain resistant and waterproof. They need more care with mixing and technique.

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How to get good at it

Go thinThe most common beginner mistake is treating it like plaster. It’s designed for thin, consistent layers.

Read the data sheetsEvery quote refers you to the exact pages for each stage, from primer to finish coat.

Watch the videosErreLAB’s channel covers every stage, in Italian with English subtitles.

PractiseOne customer spent days on a board in his garage after a course, layer after layer, until he had a perfect finish.

Questions about applying microcement

Do I need a qualification?

No. You need an understanding of surfaces, substrates, drying times and layering, and the patience to follow the process.

Can I learn on the job?

Yes. Unlike many trades, microcement can be learnt by watching and practising, with the right support. First-timers sometimes do better than experienced trades, because they follow the steps exactly.

What if I can’t do it myself?

Many of our customers around the UK apply our products for a living, and we’re happy to put you in touch with one near you. They’re independent businesses rather than an approved installer scheme. Ask us who’s local. If you already have a tradesperson you trust, they can come on one of our training courses.

Do you offer training?

Yes. We run two hands-on one-day courses at our Grimsby training centre, with no more than four people each. You can book both and do them back to back over two days. See our training courses for dates and prices.

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