Primers

The primer is the bridge between your surface and the microcement. It is the step nobody sees in the final result, and the one that, when skipped or wrongly chosen, makes the coating peel off or come out patchy.

There are two, and they are not interchangeable because they solve different problems. Smart Primer is for absorbent surfaces — cement, mortar, concrete, plaster or plasterboard — and it seals the pore so the surface does not drink up the material and the microcement cures evenly. Smart Primer PLUS is for non-absorbent surfaces — wall tiles, stoneware, mosaic, terrazzo or marble — and it is maximum-adhesion, formulated to grip onto ceramic material that lets nothing through.

The rule is simple: if your surface absorbs water, Smart Primer; if the water beads off, Smart Primer PLUS. On surfaces with joints, besides the primer you need to fill them first with Smart Jointer so the grid does not telegraph through later.

If you would rather not pick product by product, the microcement kits already include the primer matching your surface. And the final sealing varnish is in sealers.

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Success stories: how our customers rate Smartcret

4.6/5 ★ (65 reviews on Google)
Christopher Berumen

Christopher Berumen

My wife and I had been looking into microcement for our bathrooms and found Smartcret. Being from the US we worried about importing, but our kits arrived within a couple of weeks. We DIY'd with a contractor friend and LOVE how it came out — smooth, waterproof, and the colours match the catalogue perfectly. If you're in North America, watch for sales to offset shipping costs!

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Christopher Berumen
Christopher Berumen
Marcus Sprigens

Marcus Sprigens

The solution for revamping a tiled bathroom is Smartcret. Amazing product, very high quality with a smooth to touch finish, a pleasure to walk on in bare feet. No mixing powder and liquid as it comes ready to apply. Super happy with the results and great customer service.

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Marcus Sprigens
Marcus Sprigens
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Dee Moe

We used Smartcret for our bathroom walls and it turned out amazing. It was a long process but the steps were easy enough to follow. They were very supportive on WhatsApp and were there every step of the way.

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Dee Moe
Dee Moe
Nicole Lyons

Nicole Lyons

I found this product because I was so sick of cleaning tile grout. I wanted the Tadelakt look without spending $$$. The process takes time but the result was worth it. Only use the plastic trowel — a metal one leaves black marks. The Smartcret team was very helpful. I love my new shower and get so many compliments on it!

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Nicole Lyons
Smadar Levi

Smadar Levi

I had an amazing experience with Smartcret, absolutely amazing for beginners like me. I changed the floor in a beautiful small cabin and the change was incredible. The service was wonderful. Highly recommend!

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Smadar Levi
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Tarek Hijazi

We are so happy with Smartcret and the finish! It has given our bathroom a luxurious feel. We have already recommended it to 5 people. Thank you!

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Tarek Hijazi
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Elan Argil

Great renovation option if you don't want to demo the tile — it sticks to anything. The company is responsive with great customer service.

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Elan Argil
Elan Argil
Neil Henderson

Neil Henderson

First time user of this product. It's so easy to use and looks really good. Lots of colours to choose from. Great customer service as well.

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Neil Henderson
Neil Henderson
Jade Savage

Jade Savage

I live in the US and ordered from Smartcret. My order arrived within a couple of weeks and the customer service is out of this world! I had an item arrive damaged and they were fast to ship a replacement. Great communication. I'll be doing our shower soon!

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Franny Zywicki

Franny Zywicki

We used it in our Hostal for all the bathrooms and floors. We absolutely loved the product — so much quicker as a ready mixed product. Really helpful team. The only tip: use a stronger varnish on your wettest areas.

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