Before you buy

Check if this kit is right for your bathroom

This solution is designed to renovate building substrates (cement, concrete, plaster or drywall). Check these four points before choosing size and colour.

Compatible surface

Building substrates: cement, concrete, plaster or drywall. This is not the right kit for tiled surfaces with joints.

Coverage

Measure the height × width of each surface. The calculator adds a 10% margin and recommends the right kit size, or a combination for larger projects.

What's included

Primer, microcement base coats, finish, varnish, additive and sandpaper: the complete layer-by-layer system.

What you need separately

Sealer roller, polycarbonate trowel and basic tools. You can find them in microcement tools.

FREE shipping included in the price. Delivery times depend on your country; you will see the estimate at checkout.

Step-by-Step Guide

Everything you need to know before you start

What’s included and what do I need separately?

The kit includes all the Smartcret system products needed for your surface and your square metres: you will find them detailed one by one, with their quantities, in the ‘Description’ tab below. You will also need a sealer roller, a polycarbonate trowel and basic protection and application tools. The microcement comes ready to use, already pigmented; only the final coat of varnish is mixed with its booster.

How do I choose the coverage?

Measure the surface to be covered: for walls, width × height of each section; for floors, worktops or furniture, length × width of each face. Subtract only large openings, add up the total and add a 10% margin. Choose the kit whose m² is equal to or greater than the result; if in doubt between two, go for the larger one. You can also use the calculator in the selector.

How long does the project take?

The full project takes 3 days. The varnish reaches full cure from 7 days.

Can I return or exchange the kit?

Yes: you have 14 days from delivery for exchanges and returns. Return shipping is at the customer’s expense and your order number is enough for us. See the full conditions.

Is it right for my surface?

Each kit is formulated for a specific project and surface: you will find it in the kit name and in the line with ✓ above the coverage selector. If your surface is different (for example, plasterboard instead of tiles), use the assistant at the top and we will take you to the right kit. First repair any loose piece, active crack or damp problem.

Description

What the Microcement kit 8 m² · kitchen walls · plasterboard or cement contains

This kit covers 8 m² of kitchen walls in plasterboard, plaster, cement or concrete. These are porous surfaces: the primer soaks in and anchors without the extra bonding coat that glazed surfaces call for.

That is the usual area of a splashback between worktop and cupboards plus one loose stretch of wall. The result is a continuous surface with no grout lines for grease to collect in, and day-to-day cleaning comes down to a cloth and pH-neutral soap. The finish stands up to everyday water and kitchen steam, not to standing water or direct contact with a flame.

The kit contains:

1 Smart Primer ABS 1 L: water-based acrylic primer. Its main purpose is to improve adhesion between the substrate and the microcement.
1 Smart Base 16 kg: ready-to-use preparation microcement, already pigmented. This microcement has a coarser grain size and is applied as the base layer before applying Smart Liso.
1 Smart Liso 6 kg: ready-to-use finishing microcement, already coloured. This microcement has a finer grain size and provides that elegant touch with smooth, seamless kitchen walls.
1 Smart Varnish 2 L: water-based varnish that seals and protects the microcement against daily wear, water contact and moisture. It enhances the colour of the microcement and is available in matt or satin finish.
1 Smart Booster 100 g: component B, added to the varnish to provide greater protection against chemical agents, as well as increased hardness and abrasion resistance.
Sanding discs: included for sanding the different coats during product application. The kit contains 6 sanding discs grit 40, 10 sanding discs grit 220 and 6 sanding discs grit 400.

Tools are not included in this kit. You can add Smart Tools to your cart to apply the products correctly.

Application

DIY application of the microcement kit for concrete kitchen walls, 8 m²

You are going to enjoy applying this kit to your kitchen walls, whether they are made of plaster, drywall or cement. With this kit, the right tools and a little patience, you can renovate your kitchen walls and give them that “straight out of a design magazine” look.

1. Check the walls

Make sure the area has no cracks, dents or similar imperfections. Once checked — and repaired if necessary — ensure the surface is clean and free from grease. When it is completely dry, we recommend marking the edges of the area to be treated with masking tape.

2. Prime for better adhesion

Prepare the surface so the microcement can bond properly to the absorbent substrate. How? Use a roller to apply one coat of Smart Primer ABS. Leave it to dry for 30 minutes.

3. Build the base

Apply the first coat of microcement. After stirring the microcement, spread a thin 1 mm layer of Smart Base with Smart Roller, working first vertically and then horizontally.

Next, use the polycarbonate trowel at a 45° angle to smooth the surface with curved movements in different directions until it is completely even. Leave to dry for 6 hours and sand after each coat with grit 40. Then apply a second coat.

4. Add the finish

Repeat the same process with Smart Liso, applying thin coats across the entire surface. Leave to dry for 6 hours before sanding with grit 220 and applying the second coat.

5. Seal and protect

Add Smart Booster to the Smart Varnish container. Shake well so both components mix properly, then apply 3 coats with the microfibre roller. Leave 4 hours of drying time between coats and sand with grit 400 after the first and second coats.

The curing time for the varnish to reach its maximum performance is 7 days.

Important: for the best result, the trowel must be kept at a 45° angle, as mentioned above. If this angle is not respected, the final finish may be affected.

*This 8 m² microcement kit includes sanding discs for manual sanding. We do not recommend using electric sanders, as excessive friction may “burn” the microcement and affect the final result.

Technical data sheets

Technical data sheets for the 8 m² microcement kit for concrete kitchen walls

Want to know more about all the products included in the 8 m² microcement kit for absorbent kitchen walls? Here you will find the technical data sheets for each product in the set:

Specification sheet Smart Base & Liso

Specification sheet Smart Primer ABS

Specification sheet Smart Varnish

Success stories: how our customers rate Smartcret

4.6/5 ★ (65 reviews on Google)

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!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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.

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

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!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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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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!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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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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.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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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