Bathrooms and wet rooms
Microcement Bathrooms and Wet Rooms in London
We apply microcement to bathroom and wet room walls, floors and showers in London, using a five-step reinforced system from substrate assessment to sealing. Microcement is water-resistant once sealed; waterproofing comes from the tanking membrane beneath. A bathroom installation typically takes 4-6 working days.
Wet-room system
What goes under microcement in a wet room?
A wet-room system combines a tanking membrane, joint sealing, fibre mesh reinforcement, layered application and sealing. It starts with a technical assessment of the substrate, which sets the preparation required. The five steps are technical assessment, surface protection, reinforcement and structural control, controlled application and final quality inspection.
Suitability, mould and day-to-day use are covered in the microcement bathroom guide. The same system is used across microcement in London.
Can microcement go over existing tiles?
In many cases, yes, where the tiles are sound and well bonded. The technical assessment, the first of the five steps, checks substrate condition, moisture levels, alignment and structural stability before any work begins, and it decides whether a tiled wall or floor can be coated as it is or needs preparation first.
How long does a bathroom installation take?
A bathroom installation typically takes 4-6 working days. Joint sealing and fibre mesh reinforcement come first, then the finish is applied in layers, and each coat is assessed before the next begins. Larger jobs are confirmed at survey. Other microcement installations typically take 3-7 working days.
What does a microcement bathroom cost?
The microcement cost guide for London sets out what drives the price of a bathroom.
How do you clean and reseal microcement in a shower?
Clean a microcement shower with a pH-neutral cleaner and a soft cloth, and avoid abrasive products and harsh chemicals. Wet areas are resealed every 2-3 years and living areas every 4-5 years. The guide to how long microcement lasts covers resealing and failure modes in full.
Does Atelier apply Tadelakt?
No. We apply microcement for wet areas.
| Bathroom installation | 4-6 working days |
|---|---|
| Other microcement installations | 3-7 working days |
| Larger jobs | Confirmed at survey |
| Resealing, wet areas | every 2-3 years |
| Resealing, living areas | every 4-5 years |
Two years, in writing.
A 2-year written warranty is provided on microcement installations. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Each installation follows the five-step reinforced system, from technical assessment to final quality inspection.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Is microcement waterproof?
Microcement is water-resistant once sealed; waterproofing comes from the tanking membrane beneath.
Can microcement be used in a shower?
Yes, within the wet-room system: tanking membrane, joint sealing, fibre mesh reinforcement, layered application and sealing. Wet areas are resealed every 2-3 years. The lifespan guide covers care.
Can microcement go over existing tiles?
In many cases, where the tiles are sound and well bonded. The technical assessment, the first of the five steps, decides.
How long does a bathroom installation take?
A bathroom installation typically takes 4-6 working days. Larger jobs are confirmed at survey.
Does Atelier apply Tadelakt?
No. We apply microcement for wet areas.
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