Farmhouse Harmelen

The Challenge

The owners originally envisioned travertine or hewn natural stone for the kitchen island countertop. The island measures a full 4 metres wide. A natural stone slab of that size is too heavy, too fragile during transport and nearly impossible to install seamlessly.

Our Approach

Microcement as an alternative to natural stone. The same warm, natural character, without size limitations and without visible seams. Floor, kitchen island and sink as one continuous whole in Forcrete Quartz Coarse.

What is a scratch-resistant microcement floor? A microcement floor with enhanced wear resistance, built up in multiple layers and finished with a scratch-resistant top coat designed for daily use. No loose tiles, no grout lines trapping dirt. In Harmelen we chose the Forcrete Quartz Coarse finish. A concrete-look floor with a subtle, coarse texture that complements the warmth of the wooden beams and authentic plasterwork of the farmhouse. The floor runs from the living room into the open kitchen - 140 m² without a single seam. The kitchen island is seamlessly integrated into the microcement floor. The floor continues under and around the island. The sink is also fully finished in microcement. Same material, same colour, same texture. It looks like one whole because it is one whole. A real concrete floor requires a full concrete pour. A scratch-resistant microcement floor achieves the same look with a buildup of just 3 mm. Applicable over the existing substrate, without demolition. The floor is installed over underfloor heating - microcement conducts heat excellently.