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Microcement Bathroomsin Glasgow, AppliedOver Your Existing Tiles
Turn a tired, grout-lined bathroom into one smooth, modern surface, without ripping out a single tile. Allan applies every bathroom himself using the approved Cimentart system.
Fully approved Cimentart microcement applicator · £3M public liability insurance
Cimentart approved
Fully approved microcement applicator
Infinity Effects approved
Fully approved spray granite applicator
£3M insured
Public liability insurance
10-year guarantee
On spray granite finishes
Free site visit
With physical sample boards
The service
A new bathroom without the demolition
Microcement is a thin, cement-based coating applied by hand in several layers and then sealed. Once finished, it creates one continuous surface across walls, floors, shower areas and vanity units, with no grout lines and no tile edges. The look is calm, architectural and clean: the kind of finish you see in boutique hotels and design magazines.
The real advantage for most Glasgow homeowners is what you don't have to do. Because Allan's microcement can be applied over almost any sound existing surface, including existing tiles, you avoid the noise, dust, skip hire and days of disruption that come with stripping a bathroom back to the walls. In many bathrooms, the old tiles simply become the base for the new finish.
Allan Anderson owns the business and carries out every installation himself. If your bathroom also needs a new shower, toilet, basin or boxing-in, he ties in directly with trusted plumbers and joiners, so you have one person coordinating the job rather than three trades working against each other.
Who it's for
Homeowners, landlords and businesses who want a modern, low-maintenance bathroom without the cost and upheaval of a full strip-out.
When it's needed
When tiles are dated, grout is stained or cracking, the room feels cramped and busy, or you're selling or renting and need the bathroom to look current.
Why use a specialist
Microcement is unforgiving of poor preparation and rushed layering. An approved applicator follows the manufacturer's system so the finish bonds, seals and lasts.
What it costs to wait
Tired bathrooms only get worse
Grout is porous. Once it starts to stain, crack or grow mould, cleaning stops working and the bathroom drags down the feel of the whole home. Waiting rarely makes the decision easier: it usually makes the fix bigger.
Mould and staining spread
Grout lines trap moisture and soap residue. Over time, black mould and discolouration set in and become impossible to scrub out, especially in poorly ventilated Scottish bathrooms.
Cracked tiles let water in
Loose or cracked tiles and failing grout can allow water behind the surface, which risks damaging what sits underneath. The longer it's left, the more likely a simple refresh becomes a repair.
Value and appeal drop
A dated bathroom is one of the first things buyers and tenants notice. It makes a property feel older and can weaken your position when selling or letting.
Common mistakes to avoid
- × Paying for a full strip-out and retile when the existing surface could have been used as a base.
- × Using tile paint or regrouting as a quick fix that peels or discolours within months.
- × Choosing an untrained applicator who skips preparation or sealing to save time.
- × Picking a colour from a screen instead of seeing a physical sample in your own light.
- × Booking plumbing and decoration separately with no one coordinating the order of work.
Before & after
Real microcement bathrooms transformations
Drag the slider to compare the original surface with the finished result.
How it works
Five steps, one specialist
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Free consultation
Allan visits your home, looks at the existing tiles and surfaces, and talks through how you use the room.
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Samples and choices
You see physical sample boards in your own bathroom light and choose colour and texture with confidence.
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Clear written quote
You receive a quote for the work, with any plumbing or joinery coordinated through trusted trade partners.
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Preparation and application
Surfaces are prepared, then microcement is applied in layers to the Cimentart system by Allan himself.
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Sealing and handover
The finish is sealed for bathroom use, and you're shown how to care for it so it stays looking new.
What you get
The benefits, in plain terms
Less time without a bathroom
No tile removal means far less demolition and clean-up, so the job moves faster than a traditional strip-out and retile.
Cleaner and healthier
One continuous sealed surface with no grout lines gives mould and grime far fewer places to collect.
Built to last
Applied in layers to an approved manufacturer system and properly sealed for wet areas, the finish is made for daily use.
Lower hidden costs
Avoiding demolition can reduce skip hire, waste removal, and making-good costs that come with stripping a room.
One accountable specialist
The person who quotes your job is the person who applies it. No subcontracting, no guessing who to call.
Peace of mind
Fully approved Cimentart applicator with £3 million public liability insurance, and samples seen before you commit.
In detail
Microcement bathrooms explained
Every bathroom is different. Here's how microcement works in practice, which surfaces it suits, and how the finish can be tailored to your home or business in Glasgow and across West and Central Scotland.
Materials: the Cimentart system
Allan is a fully approved Cimentart applicator. Cimentart microcement is a system rather than a single product: it typically includes a primer to bond to the substrate, base coats that build strength, finer finishing coats that create the look, and a protective sealer. Following the full system is what gives the finish its durability.
Because the coating is only a few millimetres thick, it adds very little depth to walls and floors. That matters in bathrooms, where doors, skirting, trays and fittings all need to line up after the work is finished.
Applying over existing tiles
Allan's microcement can be applied over almost any sound existing surface, including existing ceramic and porcelain tiles. The key word is sound: tiles need to be firmly bonded. During the free site visit, Allan checks the condition of your current surfaces so you know exactly what is and isn't suitable before any quote is agreed.
Where a small number of tiles are loose or damaged, these are dealt with during preparation. Grout lines are filled and the surface is prepared so the tile pattern does not show through the finished microcement.
Finishes, colours and textures
Microcement can be finished smooth and subtle or with more visible movement and texture, depending on the look you want. Colours range from soft greys and warm stones to deeper, moodier tones. Pairing microcement walls with brushed brass, matt black or chrome fittings changes the character of the room completely.
Seeing physical sample boards is the only reliable way to choose. Bathroom lighting in Scottish homes is often low and cool, and a colour that looks warm online can look very different in your room. That's why samples are part of every free consultation.
Where it applies in a bathroom
Microcement can cover walls, floors, shower enclosures, niches, bath panels and vanity tops, creating one continuous look from floor to ceiling. Some clients choose a full-room finish; others focus on a feature wall or floor and leave the rest painted.
If you want a level-access shower or a full wet room, see our microcement wet rooms page. For bathrooms that need new plumbing or fitted furniture first, Allan coordinates with trusted plumbers and joiners so the room is prepared in the right order.
Residential and commercial bathrooms
In homes, microcement bathrooms are popular in main bathrooms, en-suites and downstairs cloakrooms across Glasgow, Bearsden, Newton Mearns, Giffnock and the wider area. In commercial settings, salons, restaurants, offices and holiday lets, the joint-free surface is valued for its easy cleaning and premium look.
Commercial washrooms usually see heavier traffic and more frequent cleaning, so finish and sealer choices are discussed at the site visit to suit how the space will be used.
Related services
- Microcement Wet Rooms
- Microcement Floors
- Decorative Feature Walls
- All microcement & decorative finishing services
Areas covered
- Microcement Bathrooms Glasgow
- Microcement Bathrooms Lanarkshire
- Microcement Bathrooms Renfrewshire
- Microcement Bathrooms East Kilbride
- Microcement Bathrooms Ayrshire
- Microcement Bathrooms Paisley
- Microcement Bathrooms Central Scotland
- Microcement Bathrooms Hamilton
- Microcement Bathrooms Motherwell
- Microcement Bathrooms Bearsden
- Microcement Bathrooms Newton Mearns
- Microcement Bathrooms Kilmarnock
- Microcement Bathrooms Coatbridge
- Microcement Bathrooms Airdrie
- Microcement Bathrooms Cumbernauld
- Microcement Bathrooms Kirkintilloch
- Microcement Bathrooms Clydebank
- Microcement Bathrooms Giffnock
- Microcement Bathrooms Ayr
- Microcement Bathrooms Stirling
Working with Glasgow Microcement
What to expectfrom first call to handover
Glasgow Microcement LTD is owned and run by Allan Anderson, a specialist applicator of decorative finishes. There is no sales team and no subcontracting of the finish itself: the person who visits your property, measures up and talks through samples is the same person who applies your microcement bathrooms finish.
Allan is a fully approved Cimentart microcement applicator and a fully approved Infinity Effects spray granite applicator. Approval means the materials are applied the way the manufacturer intends: preparation, layering and protection all follow the system rather than shortcuts.
When a project needs more than a finish, such as a new shower, a moved sink, trimmed doors or boxed-in pipework, Allan ties in directly with trusted plumbers and joiners. You get one point of contact who plans the order of work, so trades are not left waiting on each other and nothing falls between the gaps.
Free, no-obligation site visit
Allan comes to your home or premises, checks the existing surfaces and explains honestly what is and is not suitable before any quote is agreed.
Physical sample boards
Colours and textures look different under Scottish daylight and your own lighting. Samples let you see and touch the finish where it will actually live.
A clear written quote
Every project is priced individually after the visit, so you know exactly what is included before you commit. No guide prices are given without seeing the job.
£3 million public liability insurance
Work is carried out with £3M public liability cover in place, for homes and commercial properties alike.
Planned working hours
Monday to Friday 7:30am–5pm and Saturday 8am–12pm. This is planned, booked work rather than an emergency call-out service.
West and Central Scotland
Based in Glasgow and covering Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, East Kilbride, Ayrshire, Paisley, Stirling and the towns in between.
Questions
Microcement Bathrooms FAQs
How much does a microcement bathroom cost in Glasgow?
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Every bathroom is priced individually after the free site visit, because the cost depends on room size, the condition of existing surfaces, and whether walls, floors or both are being finished. You'll get a clear written quote before any work starts.
Can microcement really go over my existing bathroom tiles?
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Yes. Allan's microcement can be applied over almost any sound existing surface, including existing tiles. During the site visit, he checks that your tiles are firmly bonded and suitable.
How long does a microcement bathroom take?
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It depends on the size of the room and how many surfaces are being covered, as microcement is applied in several layers with drying time between them. Allan gives you a realistic timeline at the consultation.
Is microcement waterproof enough for a bathroom?
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Once fully applied and sealed to the manufacturer's system, microcement is suitable for bathroom use. The correct preparation and sealing for your specific room are discussed at the consultation.
Is there a guarantee on microcement bathrooms?
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Guarantee details for microcement are confirmed with you at the consultation. Spray granite finishes carry a 10-year guarantee.
How long will a microcement bathroom last?
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Lifespan depends on correct preparation, application, sealing and aftercare. Following the approved Cimentart system and the care advice given at handover helps the finish perform for years.
Do you offer emergency bathroom repairs?
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No. Glasgow Microcement isn't an emergency service. All work is planned and booked through a free consultation so the finish is done properly.
Can you replace my shower, toilet or basin at the same time?
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Yes. Allan ties in directly with trusted plumbers and joiners when a bathroom needs new fittings or a refit, and coordinates the order of work.
Do you cover areas outside Glasgow?
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Yes. We cover West and Central Scotland, including Paisley, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Ayrshire and Stirling.
Free consultation
See your new bathroombefore you commit
Book a free, no-obligation site visit. Allan will check your tiles, bring physical sample boards, and give you a clear quote, so you know exactly what you're getting.
07303 144257- Approved Cimentart & Infinity Effects applicator
- £3M public liability insurance
- Free site visit with sample boards