Why we chose Forcrete as our microcement system

We do not choose a microcement system on one property alone. Application, training, documentation and the build-up for the intended room all have to fit our way of working. Forcrete describes its microcement material as waterproof before the sealer is applied. For us, that is an important material property within a complete installation in which the substrate, junctions, sealant and maintenance also matter.

Waterproofing from within the material

Systems differ in the role of the microcement layers and the topcoat. The sealer protects the visible finish against soiling and wear and remains part of the specified finish and maintenance.

Forcrete documents its microcement material as waterproof before the sealer. A watertight shower also needs a suitable substrate, correct falls and carefully executed corners, penetrations and drain connections. That complete build-up is the basis on which we specify the system for each project.

Working with low emissions

As installers, we notice the handling directly. We chose the system partly for its documented solvent-free resin formulations and low emissions. Even then, ventilation, work screening and the product instructions remain part of working safely in a home.

Whether residents can stay in the property during the work depends on the room, ventilation, other work and personal sensitivities. We discuss practical measures in advance and follow the safety information for the products used.

Only for certified professionals

Forcrete does not sell to everyone. The system is only available to certified professionals who have completed their training programme. No retail sales, no untrained applicators. That selectivity matters to us. It protects not just the product, but also the finished result in your home.

The training covers both theory and practice: material science, substrate preparation, application techniques and colour calibration. Only after achieving certification does an installer gain access to the full product range. That threshold ensures every Forcrete project is carried out by someone who knows the system inside and out.

For you as a client, that means certainty. You know the person applying your floor has been trained by the same manufacturer that develops the material. There is no separation between product and craftsmanship.

Our practical experience

What convinced us was how the system fits our preparation and application method. We use fixed mixing and application steps and record the selected project colour. Microcement remains hand-applied: light, texture, mixing, material batch and application can create visible nuances. We therefore assess a sample in the room and do not promise an invisible colour match for a later addition.

We worked with several systems before making our choice. Forcrete fits our layer build-up, training and application method. That is a choice from our own practice, not proof that one system is better than every other system for every project.

The suitability and service life of a finish depend on the substrate, selected texture and sealer, load and maintenance. We include those factors in our advice and quotation.

How Forcrete fits our way of working

We also have experience with systems from other manufacturers, including Novacolor and VeroMetal. Both are quality brands with their own strengths. Novacolor offers a broad colour palette and decorative possibilities. VeroMetal specialises in metal coatings that create a unique industrial aesthetic.

These systems have different applications and product specifications. Forcrete fits our way of working because of the training, documented material properties and available build-ups for floors and wet rooms. We still assess the appropriate build-up for each substrate and use case.

Our choice

Certified training, a documented system and a method we can follow from project to project: that is why we chose Forcrete. What we deliver still depends on a suitable substrate, correct detailing, careful use and maintenance.

We are independently certified Forcrete installers. We receive no commission or compensation for this recommendation.