Unique Flooring Ideas for a Beautiful Home
Discover Microcement – The Handcrafted Floor That’s Unique to You
Finding a unique floor that works with the architectural quirks of an existing building, or the precise demands of a new build, can be a challenge. Micro cement is the material that changes the game when it comes to realising unique flooring ideas for a beautiful home.
Micro cement is a versatile, seamless overlay that is applied by hand, allowing for total personalisation in texture and tone. Whether the mood you want is industrial chic or warm, earthy softness, it can create a custom floor for your home that standard flooring materials can’t come near.
Trust is absolutely essential if you choose a handcrafted floor. As a long-established family business with over 20 years in the trade, Buxton Flow Screeds brings genuine expertise to your project. We are approved installers of Forcrete – setting the standard in microcement technology. We combine this technical knowledge with a friendly, direct approach to help you achieve a result that is solid, safe, and amazing to look at.
What Exactly is Micro Cement?
Micro cement installation is the secret to achieving that high-end, custom finish without the structural weight or coldness of polished concrete. It is a composite coating made from cement, water-based resins, additives, and mineral pigments.
The application is what makes this coating different – our specialists apply it manually in layers, creating a continuous surface that feels soft underfoot yet looks incredibly strong. It is a bespoke finish, meaning the final look – from the texture to the tone – is unique to your home.
The benefits of choosing this finish:
- Visual Continuity – It connects spaces effortlessly, running from your kitchen into your hallway without a single join.
- Unrivalled Strength – We rely on Forcrete because it offers industry-leading hardness, ensuring your unique floor stays beautiful even in busy family homes.
- Comfort and Warmth – Micro cement is an excellent conductor of heat, making it the perfect partner for underfloor heating systems.
- Stress-Free Wet Areas – With Forcrete technology, the system is completely waterproof, allowing you to carry your unique floor design right into the shower area with total confidence.
How to Create a Floor That Is Uniquely Yours
One of the reasons we love working with micro cement at Buxton Flow Screeds is that we get to create something totally unique for every client. If you’re searching for something ‘different’, you can play with the look and feel until it matches the home you have in your mind.
Three ways to customise your installation:
- Play with the “Movement” – “Movement” refers to the visible trowel patterns left by our hands. You might choose a high-movement finish to create a feature floor that looks like natural stone or clouded marble – perfect for making a statement in the entrance to your home. Alternatively, low movement offers a clean, clear backdrop that lets your furniture take centre stage.
- Warmth through Colour – Micro cement doesn’t have to look cold. We are seeing a trend towards earthy terracotta, sage greens, and warm whites. These colours, when combined with the grout-free finish, can make a self-build feel established and cosy. If you have a particular colour in mind, we can match it, or you can choose from a huge range of existing hues.
- Matte vs. Satin – Think about how you want the floor to interact with your windows. A dead-matte finish is very popular; it creates a soft, chalky appearance that looks elegant and absorbs glare. A satin finish offers a slight sheen, which adds a shimmer to your floor, and it’s easier to wipe down in messy areas like kitchens, or kitchen/diners.
Expert Guidance for Your Unique Floor
Investing in a bespoke floor isn’t just about the look, you also need to know about the performance. Here are some answers to questions we get asked a lot about installing micro cement for your flooring.
1. Can I install micro cement myself?
You can buy basic off-the-shelf kits, but if you want a smooth, level, and unique flooring look, you need to let a specialist installer do the work. Micro cement is unforgiving, so if you make a mistake with the trowel, it’s permanent. The Buxton Flow Screeds installers are trained specifically in the Forcrete system, so we understand how to manage the drying times and sealing process to prevent issues like delamination or staining.
2. Does it feel cold like concrete?
Not at all. Because micro cement is applied in thin layers (around 3mm), it takes on the ambient temperature of the room much faster than a thick slab of concrete or stone tiles. In fact, it feels surprisingly warm and soft underfoot, and it is arguably the most efficient floor covering you can choose if you have underfloor heating.
3. Can it be applied over my existing tiles?
In many cases, yes, which is a massive benefit for renovators. So long as your existing tiles are secure and not hollow, we can prepare the surface and apply micro cement directly over them. This saves you the mess, noise, and cost of ripping out the old floor and getting rid of the waste.
Your Unique Floor, The Way You Want It
We hope this blog has sparked some inspiration for what is possible when you move away from the more traditional floor coverings. Micro cement is the perfect tool for personalising your space, offering unlimited colour options, bespoke textures, and total seamlessness.
Whether you are upgrading a period property or finishing a newly built home, the team at Buxton Flow Screeds has the expertise to help you make it happen. We are your local, approved Forcrete installers, delivering high-end results with a friendly, professional service.
Unsure which finish or colour will suit your lighting? Contact us today to speak directly with one of our specialists. We are happy to answer your questions and guide you towards your unique floor – 020 3369 3396/ 07590 625100
