A microcement furniture piece is an ordinary piece of furniture — wood, chipboard, MDF or plasterboard — coated with 2-3 mm of ready-to-use microcement: a seamless finish, no building work, made by you.
You don't need to buy new furniture or hire anyone: with a kit that includes everything and a weekend ahead of you, that inherited table or that dresser that doesn't quite fit can become the piece that draws every eye.
In this guide you'll find 8 ideas for inspiration, the process in a nutshell, the surfaces that work (and the ones that don't) and what it really costs.
Why coat a piece of furniture with microcement
Coating instead of replacing has very tangible advantages:
- No building work, no rubble: it is applied directly onto the furniture, at home, without ripping anything out.
- Seamless finish: a joint-free mineral surface that unifies the piece and gives it a designer look.
- 20 colours in matte or satin: from off-white to anthracite grey, to match any style.
- Stands up to daily use: once sealed with its varnish, it withstands friction, water and everyday stains.
- Lightweight: at just 2-3 mm thick, it adds barely any weight to the original structure.
And there is one more argument: it's a project you can do yourself, at your own pace, with no previous experience.
8 microcement furniture ideas
These are the pieces that work best and the ones you ask us about most. All of them are made with the same kit and the same method.
1. Microcement table
The star of the living room and the perfect first project: a horizontal surface, comfortable to work on and with a spectacular result. You can coat just the top and pair it with wooden or metal legs, or cover the whole table for a monolithic effect. It works just as well on dining, coffee or side tables. We walk you through the whole project in our guide on how to make a microcement table step by step.
2. Microcement countertop
Renewing your countertop without tearing out the old one and without building work is possible, and the result is a new kitchen in a weekend. That said, let's be honest: the limit of microcement in the kitchen is heat, so always protect the surface from pots and pans straight off the hob. You'll find all the details, advantages and precautions in our microcement countertop guide.
3. Microcement washbasin
Microcement gets along wonderfully with water once sealed, which is why washbasins are among the most rewarding projects: a built-in basin or a coated bathroom countertop delivers that spa look everyone loves. In the microcement sink guide you have the complete step by step, with tricks for the areas most exposed to water.
4. Microcement shelving
Pure minimalism: a microcement-coated shelf becomes a neutral canvas that makes books and objects stand out, and takes daily use and décor changes in its stride. It works especially well on MDF shelves, alcoves and masonry shelving. And if you want to divide a room, an open shelving unit coated on both sides is an elegant, very current solution.
5. Microcement fireplace
Coating the surround of an old fireplace instantly brings it into a modern living room: stone, cement grey or off-white, and suddenly everything fits. Bear in mind that microcement is not a fireproof material: it is applied only to the exterior, never inside the firebox. You'll find ideas and the step by step in our guide on how to cover your fireplace with microcement.
6. Microcement bathroom unit
The unit under the basin, a built-in bench or the full front: coated in the same colour as the walls, they create that "one-piece" bathroom you see in magazines. Microcement is designed to live with water and soap day in, day out, and is maintained with gentle cleaning. If your unit is MDF, chipboard or wood, it's a perfect candidate for the kit.
7. Microcement TV unit
The TV unit is the great forgotten piece and yet one of the most effective projects: it's the piece that presides over the living room. Coating it with microcement gives it the air of built-in furniture, solid and contemporary, without moving it or doing heavy DIY. It pairs especially well with light walls and wood, and a low chipboard or MDF unit is transformed in a weekend.
8. Microcement sideboard or dresser
That inherited dresser that clashes with your décor can be saved. Coating a sideboard unifies fronts and drawers with a continuous mineral skin and turns a dated piece into a signature one. Work on the drawers separately and keep runners and handles free so everything keeps gliding like day one. With the 12 m² kit you can coat several pieces and create a coordinated set.
How it's done, in 5 steps
The process is the same for any piece of furniture and requires no previous experience. The kit includes all the products, and the order is always this:
- 1. Light sanding and cleaning. Opens the pore of the surface and removes dust and grease.
- 2. The kit's primer. Guarantees the microcement grips the surface.
- 3. 2-3 thin coats of microcement. Ready to use: no mixing, straight from the tub to the trowel.
- 4. Sanding between coats. By hand, with the sandpaper included, to refine the texture.
- 5. Sealing with varnish. Protects the piece from daily use and sets the matte or satin finish.
And one important note: no mesh. The acrylic mortar in our kits doesn't shrink, so the microcement goes directly onto the furniture. You have the full process, with drying times and tricks, in the microcement application guide.
Which furniture works (and which doesn't)
Before you get down to work, check what your furniture is made of. The kits are formulated for wood, chipboard, MDF, plasterboard or drywall: stable surfaces where the primer included guarantees adhesion. Lacquered or very smooth furniture works too, thanks to that specific primer.
And the rest? Metal and plastic are not on the product page's list of surfaces: if your furniture is made of another material, ask us before buying and we'll tell you whether your project is feasible.
One last tip: on furniture with moving parts — extending tables, sliding doors — coat each piece separately and leave the mechanism free. The seamless finish is achieved piece by piece, not by covering the moving joint.
How much microcement furniture costs
Doing it yourself has a fixed price: the kit's, which includes primer, microcement, varnish and sandpaper.
As a reference, a professional applicator charges €90-120/m². Making your own furniture isn't just cheaper: it gives you a one-of-a-kind piece you won't find in any shop.
Frequently asked questions about microcement furniture
What is microcement furniture?
It's a conventional piece of furniture — wood, chipboard, MDF or plasterboard — coated with a 2-3 mm layer of ready-to-use microcement and sealed with varnish. The result is a piece with a seamless, mineral-look finish, resistant to daily use and made to your taste, without building work and without changing your furniture.
What disadvantages does microcement furniture have?
Let's be clear: a hard knock with a blunt object can mark the surface, as with almost any piece of furniture. On countertops, the limit is heat: protect the surface from hot pots and pans. And you must respect the full curing time, around 7 days, before subjecting the piece to intense use.
How many years does microcement furniture last?
Years. With gentle cleaning and a fresh coat of varnish every 3-4 years, a microcement piece in a dry interior stays like new. The varnish is the key: it's the layer that does the hard work for the furniture, and renewing it is quick and simple.
How much does it cost to make a microcement furniture piece?
The cost is the kit: €321.01 for the 6 m² kit, which is enough to coat several pieces; for the 12 m² kit, the exact price appears on the product page once you choose colour and finish. There are no hidden materials: primer, microcement, varnish and sandpaper are all included.
How do you clean microcement furniture?
With water and neutral soap, without abrasive scourers or aggressive products such as bleach or ammonia. It's a sealed, joint-free surface, so a damp cloth handles day-to-day cleaning. You'll find every trick in our guide on how to clean microcement at home.
Choose your kit and start this weekend
You have the ideas, the method and the prices: all that's missing is the furniture. Take a look at the collection of microcement kits for furniture, choose your colour and finish, and turn that forgotten piece into your home's favourite. Ready?
