Greater London · CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7, CR8
Microcement in Croydon
Microcement is a specialist decorative coating, typically 2–3mm thick, applied in several layers over a properly prepared substrate to create a seamless, joint-free surface on floors, walls and wet areas, and is used as a modern alternative to tiling in bathrooms, wet rooms and living spaces.
In Croydon, that covers Purley, Coulsdon, South Croydon, Addiscombe, Selsdon, Shirley, Thornton Heath, Sanderstead, Waddon. Croydon combines a dense town centre and tower-block skyline with substantial suburban housing across Purley, Coulsdon, Addiscombe and Shirley, plus the Victorian and Edwardian terraces closer to South Croydon and Thornton Heath. Its position on the A23/M23 corridor puts it within easy reach of our Surrey and Sussex teams, and it borders Sutton, Bromley and Reigate & Banstead.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Croydon for microcement
Property styles in Croydon
Housing ranges from Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the town centre and South Croydon, through interwar semis across Addiscombe, Shirley and Thornton Heath, to larger detached houses in Purley, Coulsdon and Sanderstead. Loft conversions and rear extensions are common on the terraced and semi-detached stock, while the larger plots further south suit more substantial extension and outbuilding projects.
Planning considerations
Croydon Council (London Borough of Croydon) is the local planning authority. Several residential areas, including parts of South Croydon, Coulsdon and Addiscombe, are conservation areas, and parts of the borough's southern edge fall within the Metropolitan Green Belt, which affects extensions and new structures. As with all London boroughs, permitted development rights can also be more restricted on flats and some converted properties.
How it works
Our microcement process
- 01
Substrate assessment
Checking the existing floor or wall is sound, stable and suitable to receive microcement, and identifying any preparation needed.
- 02
Preparation and priming
Preparing and priming the substrate, including tanking beneath the microcement in wet areas.
- 03
Application
Applying the microcement in multiple thin layers, allowing appropriate drying time between coats.
- 04
Sealing
Applying the protective sealed topcoat, specified for wet or high-traffic use as appropriate.
Also in this area
Other services we provide in Croydon
Nearby coverage
Microcement in nearby areas
Need help right now?
Before booking a site visit, get an instant answer for £4.99 — Ask an Expert in Croydon.
FAQs
Microcement in Croydon: FAQs
Do you provide microcement across all of Croydon?
Yes, we cover the CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7 and CR8 postcode areas in full, including Purley, Coulsdon, South Croydon, Addiscombe, Selsdon, Shirley, Thornton Heath, Sanderstead, Waddon.
Is microcement suitable for a shower floor?
Yes, provided the substrate is tanked beneath it in the same way as for tiling, and a wet-area-rated sealed topcoat is used. It's a popular seamless alternative to tiling in wet rooms.
Does microcement crack?
Microcement itself is flexible and resists surface cracking, but it will reflect movement in an unstable substrate beneath it, which is why substrate assessment and preparation matters before application starts.
Do you cover all of Croydon, including Purley and Coulsdon?
Yes, we work across the CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7 and CR8 postcode areas, including the town centre, Purley, Coulsdon, South Croydon, Addiscombe, Selsdon, Shirley, Thornton Heath and Sanderstead.
Get a quote for microcement in Croydon
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-28.