How much does microcement cost? Price per m² and cost calculator
1. How much does microcement cost per m²? Price table
The prices below are real calculations from our calculator for specific projects. We show the catalogue material price, the discount based on order size and the price after discount. At the end we add labour to show the full "turnkey" cost per m².
| Surface / substrate | System | Catalogue price | After discount (material) | Total with labour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic microcement (smooth) | ||||
| Floor • concrete • 100 m² | I-Beton | €76/m² | €45/m² (−40%) | €95-110/m² |
| Floor • concrete • 15 m² | I-Beton | €84/m² | €58/m² (−30%) | €108-123/m² |
| Floor • tiles • 15 m² | I-Beton | €78/m² | €62/m² (−20%) | €112-127/m² |
| Wall • tiles • 30 m² | Evolution Easy | €49/m² | €34/m² (−30%) | €84-99/m² |
| Wall • tiles • 30 m² | Evolution Plus | €62/m² | €43/m² (−30%) | €93-108/m² |
| Decorative microcement (marbling) | ||||
| Wall • tiles • 52 m² | Evolution Easy | €52/m² | €36/m² (−30%) | €86-101/m² |
| Wall • tiles • 52 m² | Evolution Plus | €64/m² | €38/m² (−40%) | €88-103/m² |
Material prices gross, calculated with the mybudio.eu calculator for a smooth (classic) finish and marbling. "Total with labour" assumes a rate of EUR 50-65 per m². Labour is on the contractor's side and may vary.
2. Watch out for low prices - the cheap incomplete system
Sometimes you will find an offer for microcement on a floor at a very low price per m². It sounds tempting, but it usually hides an incomplete, incorrect system: a polymer primer, one layer of microcement and one layer of lacquer.
A correct floor system (e.g. I-Beton) has 7 layers: bonding primer, primer, reinforcing mesh, levelling coat, body coat, pore-sealing layer and protective lacquer. Hence the real price - and hence the difference between a headline "cheap" price and a floor that lasts for years. Our calculator prices the full system in line with the technical data sheets, so the price is real, not "for the headline".
3. What the price is made of: material + labour
The cost of microcement has two parts, priced independently:
- Material - primers, microcement coats (levelling and finishing), protective lacquer, plus reinforcing mesh in the floor system and sealing in a wet zone. The calculator works this out to the litre and kilogram.
- Labour - substrate preparation, applying successive layers with sanding, drying time (working days) and extra work. This is priced by the contractor.
That is why "microcement material price" and "microcement labour price per m²" are two different items - in the table above we separate them on purpose.
4. Discounts - the bigger the project, the cheaper
Inquiries placed through the calculator get a discount based on the material order value:
That is why the price per m² drops with project size. Example from the table: the same floor in the I-Beton system costs €45/m² of material at 100 m² (40% discount), but €58/m² at 15 m² (30% discount). A large, even surface is also cheaper because it uses packaging better.
5. Microcement labour: EUR 50-65 per m²
The base rate for microcement applied in 7 layers is €50/m². The final price, with substrate preparation and two extra stages (mesh, joint levelling on tiles), rises to €65/m².
6. Calculator - price your own project
Enter the area and surface, and the calculator picks the system, lists the material (in litres and kilograms) and works out the price. Send an inquiry to receive a discounted, personalised offer tailored to your case.
Calculate microcement for your area in 3 steps
Pick the effect, add your surfaces (you can mix substrates — e.g. tiles on the floor and plaster on the wall), and we'll match the right systems and prepare a ready shopping list.
Surfaces to cover
For each surface pick the substrate and enter the area. You can rename it — click the name field (e.g. "Bathroom"); it will appear in the shopping list. Area = length × width (wall: width × height minus openings).
Finish and buffer
Gloss emphasises depth and colour; matt gives a more raw, concrete look. Both lacquers are equally resistant to water and abrasion.
Area measurements are rarely perfect, and during application some material stays on tools, edges and offcuts. If you'd rather be sure you won't run out mid-job — add a buffer. For most projects we recommend 10%.
7. What affects the price per m²
- Surface - a floor is priced differently from a wall, and stairs differently again (more edges and more labour per m²).
- System - large floors (above 10 m²) require the I-Beton system (with reinforcing mesh on the floor); walls and small floors (up to 10 m²) can use the lighter Evolution systems, hence a lower price. I-Beton can also be applied on a wall - then without mesh.
- Substrate - concrete and screed take microcement easily; tiles need extra preparation (joint levelling), which raises the cost.
- Wet zone - a bathroom and shower mean extra sealing and a more resistant lacquer.
- Finish - the decorative effect (marbling) is slightly more expensive than smooth.
- Area - a larger surface means a higher discount and a lower unit cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does microcement cost per m²?
Material alone, after discount, is usually €34-62/m², and together with labour (€50-65/m²) roughly €84-127/m². Large areas are cheapest per m² because they reach a higher discount. Calculate the exact cost in the calculator above.
How much is microcement labour per m²?
The base is €50/m² (7 layers), and with preparation and extra stages (mesh, joint levelling on tiles) up to €65/m². Extra work drives the price, not the region - crews work across the whole country.
Is there a discount when ordering through the calculator?
Yes: 20% below €1,250, 30% above €1,250 and 40% above €3,250 of order value. The bigger the project, the lower the material price per m².
How much does microcement on a floor cost?
Large floors (above 10 m²) use the I-Beton system. A concrete floor of 100 m²: about €45/m² of material after discount; a smaller 15 m² floor (lower discount) about €58/m². Evolution systems are used on floors only up to 10 m². Plus labour of €50-65/m².
How much does microcement on a wall cost?
There is no area limit on a wall. A tiled wall of 30 m²: about €34/m² (Evolution Easy) or €43/m² (Evolution Plus) of material after discount, plus labour. I-Beton can also go on a wall - then without mesh.
How much does microcement in a bathroom cost?
A bathroom is walls plus floor with a wet zone that needs sealing. Tick the wet zone in the calculator and it will add the required layers and pick a water-resistant system.
Is decorative microcement more expensive?
Slightly. Marbling on a tiled wall of 52 m² is about €36/m² (Evolution Easy) or €38/m² (Evolution Plus) of material after discount. The difference versus smooth comes from the extra decorative layer and resin.
Why do I see microcement offers at very low prices per m²?
Usually it is an incomplete system: a primer, one layer of microcement and a lacquer. On a floor such a coating cracks and wears quickly. A correct floor system has 7 layers - with a levelling coat, reinforcement and a full finish.
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