Microcement on walls: ideas to renovate your home by yourself
Do you want to renovate your home from top to bottom without getting involved in tedious construction work? Now you can make it possible in the easiest and most affordable way by applying microcement to the walls of your home.
We know your home is your refuge, but if you are tired of the monotony of its rooms and want to let your creativity flow, the time has come to give a more personal touch to the walls of your living room, bedrooms, kitchen, office, hallway… and even the bathroom. Without having to request building permits or fill your house with rubble, because you will be able to carry out the renovation yourself in true DIY style: easily and in just a few days.
Take note! Below we explain the advantages of microcement on walls, give you ideas to integrate it into your home and show you the most interesting trends so you can apply microcement on walls in 2026.
Advantages of microcement on walls
Unlike traditional materials, covering your walls with microcement gives you the opportunity to decorate your rooms according to your tastes and preferences. You can experiment with it as much as you like, since it comes in a wide variety of textures and finishes.
But do you know what one of its greatest advantages is? You don’t need any previous experience in applying construction materials. And that’s not all, because this material has many more benefits that we’ll explain below.
One of the most affordable coatings
As we mentioned earlier, renovating walls with microcement is a DIY project that you can do yourself. Building permits, removing tiles and those unbearable clouds of dust are now a thing of the past.
This significantly reduces the cost of renovating all your spaces.
Nothing more practical than a renovation without building work
To renovate your home with this coating, you don’t need to remove the existing surface. Microcement adheres to almost any surface and material, making the transformation process much easier, faster and even enjoyable.
So yes, achieving the home of your dreams is as simple as following three steps: decide which room you want to renovate, choose the colour you like the most and get started!
Easy to Clean and Easier to Maintain Thanks to Its Lack of Joints
Keeping your walls spotless can sometimes seem like mission impossible. And if you have little ones who love to showcase their artistic talents on them, we have good news for you.
Besides creating a sense of spaciousness, the absence of joints makes your life much easier. To clean your coated walls, you only need water and neutral soap. And as if that weren’t enough, microcement is a continuous coating without joints. Forget about dirt buildup and scrubbing your walls endlessly, and give yourself the chance to enjoy a high-quality, hygienic design. Meanwhile, to keep them looking brand new, all you need to do is apply our waxes.
Microcement Walls for Greater Durability
If you take a look at your walls, chances are you’ll notice some dings caused by chairs or tables. There’s nothing more frustrating than investing in renovations only for the results to last just a few months. With microcement, this problem is a thing of the past.
The properties of this coating make it resistant to all kinds of impacts, weather changes, and the passage of time. As you read, this coating gives you the peace of mind that, no matter how many years go by, its appearance will remain virtually the same as on the first day.
A Never-Ending Catalog of Colors and Textures
Whether you prefer a rustic style or a contemporary one, the colors and textures you can find in microcement are unlimited. It’s time to say goodbye to plain white walls throughout the house and welcome creativity.
One of the advantages this coating offers for walls is the wide range of finishes you can experiment with. With it, you can create the visual effect that’s very trendy in the sector: differentiating walls by varying colors. Starting today, your home can feature bathrooms with a stone-like touch and, at the same time, bright and youthful rooms.
Are you ready to take a risk with your home decor?
Microcement on walls: a safe choice for kitchens and bathrooms
Kitchens, together with bathrooms, are the areas of the home where the most humidity accumulates. A tap running with boiling water, cleaning the countertop, mopping the floor, a pressure cooker constantly releasing steam, or a shower that lasts a little longer than expected… That’s why we are certain there is no better option than covering their walls with microcement. It is a material with advanced anti-moisture properties, capable of remaining intact even in direct contact with running water.
Microcement is designed to withstand all this and more. Not only does it perform perfectly in humid environments such as kitchens and bathrooms, but it also successfully resists stains, which are very common in spaces like kitchens.
In addition, it withstands daily wear and tear. Combined with its quick and easy cleaning, the walls of your kitchen or bathroom will continue to look as good as the first day.
5 ideas for beautiful and long-lasting microcement walls
There is no better showcase for a decorative coating like microcement than the walls found in interior spaces. This is due to their verticality and because they are the areas that are most visible and allow you to easily appreciate the qualities of this remarkable material.
Besides being resistant to impacts, scratches and other setbacks that usually occur in hallways and other areas of the home, who wouldn’t want to admire the level of finishes it can achieve and how it can transform our spaces completely?
Get ready to enjoy the walls of your home like never before. We share some before-and-after projects from our Smartlovers so you can get inspired by the spaces you can transform.
Optimism and joy in every room
Starting your mornings with joy and optimism becomes much easier when you surround yourself with cheerful and vibrant colours like Wasabi. Our Smartlover chose it for her bathroom, and the result couldn’t be more perfect.
Renovation carried out by @lacasadiclaudia2022 in Wasabi colour.
Bright walls to create a sense of spaciousness
A small toilet can also feel welcoming, and this project proves it. Our Smartlover chose the Porcelain shade to renovate the walls of his toilet and give it that sense of continuity and visual spaciousness.
Bedrooms that wrap you in comfort
A microcement wall in the bedroom on which to project your dreams. That was the result our Smartlover achieved. She chose the colour Cafe, a shade that works beautifully as an accent while remaining elegant and delicate.
Renovation carried out by @alexia_s_world in Cafe colour.
A kitchen where you can enjoy the simple things
The pleasure of cooking is enhanced by the visual pleasure that microcement brings to the kitchen. A smooth, continuous finish with a silky texture that accompanies you in every recipe, just like the Blanco colour did for our Smartlover.
Renovation carried out by @lacasitahappy in Blanco colour.
An elegant and endless-looking bathroom
Transforming an ordinary bathroom into one that looks like it came straight out of a film is possible with microcement walls. In this case, our Smartlover chose the colour Bone — a stylish and modern neutral.
Transforming walls with microcement is easier than it seems
Now that we’ve explained the advantages and shared ideas on how to integrate it into your home, you’ll be glad to know that renovating walls with microcement is much easier than you might imagine. We explain the step-by-step application process in detail in our guide on how to apply microcement on walls.
How much does microcement on walls cost: price per m² in 2026
In 2026, the price of microcement per m² ranges between €60 and €100 per square metre. The cost varies depending on the surface area, the type of microcement and the professional’s rate.
This is one of the additional advantages of Smartcret: ready-to-use microcement for DIY renovations where a professional is not required. It already comes pigmented, there is no need to mix components and you can apply it yourself. This means savings in both time and money for the end customer, significantly reducing the overall cost.
The price of our products — mostly kits with everything already prepared — ranges from €186.61 to €1,907.11, depending on the square metres, the type of wall (absorbent or non-absorbent) and the space you want to renovate (kitchen, bathroom, etc.).
DIY microcement walls: renovate your home yourself
If you’ve made it this far, you already know that coating walls with microcement is one of the fastest and most modern ways to transform your home without complicated construction work.
Microcement walls stand out for their seamless finish, durability and the wide variety of colours and textures available. But above all, because they allow you to renovate any room — living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens or bathrooms — without removing the existing surface. (And the best part is that nowadays you don’t need to be a professional to do it.)
Thanks to ready-to-use microcement kits, such as those from Smartcret, you can apply microcement on walls yourself by following a simple step-by-step process. No complicated mixtures, no professional machinery and with results capable of completely transforming the look of your home.
You just need to choose the finish you like most, prepare the surface and start working. Because sometimes renovating your home doesn’t mean carrying out a major project, but daring to change what you see every day.
If you want to start your own project, you can discover our microcement kits for walls here and find the system that best suits your space.