Bathrooms · Showers · Floors · Stairs · Feature Walls
Dragon Reforms applies microcement to walls, floors, showers and stairs in homes across the north Costa Blanca. It gives a continuous, almost grout-free surface, but only when the surface beneath is sound, so we assess every room before we promise anything.
Microcement is a thin, cement-based decorative coating built up in several layers over a prepared surface and then sealed. Because it runs across a floor and up a wall without the lines of tile joints, it suits modern bathrooms, open kitchens and living areas where a calm, unbroken look is wanted.
It is not a magic skin that fits every surface. The coating is only as stable as whatever it is bonded to, so we begin by looking at what is underneath: old tiles, screed, plaster or board. Some surfaces take it well, some need preparation first, and a few are simply better tiled or panelled instead.
Many of our customers live abroad for part of the year, or run a holiday let, and want a bathroom or floor that looks fresh and is simple to wipe clean. Others are settled here and tired of grout that darkens. We explain the finish, its upkeep and its limits plainly, before any work is booked.
Dragon Reforms has worked on the north Costa Blanca since 1999, and our teams also handle the tiling, plastering, plumbing and carpentry that often surround a microcement job. One manager keeps the sequence right, so waterproofing, preparation and finishing happen in the proper order and not in a rush.
What is included
Each job is planned around the surface, the room and how you will actually use it.
The finish
A thin layered coating, not a thick screed or a paint.
Microcement is a mix of fine cement, resins and pigment, trowelled on in thin coats, usually over a primer and a reinforcing mesh in floors and wet areas. Each coat is sanded lightly, and the final layers are sealed. The result is a smooth, slightly mottled surface that can look polished or matt depending on the finish chosen.
Because it is thin, it follows the shape of whatever lies beneath. That is a strength, since it can cover tired tiles without demolition in suitable cases, and a limit, since any flaw, bump or movement in the base will eventually show through. Preparation is therefore most of the work, and it is where cheaper jobs usually fall short.
The look is contemporary but it is not cold. Warm sand and stone tones suit Mediterranean light well, while darker greys give a more dramatic bathroom. We bring samples to the survey so you can judge colour in your own room, in your own daylight, and not from a photograph.
Where it works
The rooms where a continuous surface earns its place.
Bathrooms are the most common request. With few joints on the walls and floor, a shower area looks larger and is quicker to wipe down. Walls, shower trays, vanity surfaces and floors can all be finished in a single tone, which gives small bathrooms in apartments a surprisingly spacious feel.
Kitchens come next: splashback walls, floors and sometimes worktop surfaces. We are straightforward about heat and knives, since a sealed surface is not a chopping board, and we advise on where it is sensible and where tile or stone remains the better choice.
Living areas, hallways and staircases suit it too. A single finish running from lounge to hall removes thresholds and makes a home feel connected. Stairs need extra thought for grip and edges, and we discuss the treads, nosings and sealer with you before settling on the detail.
Over tiles
Often possible, never automatic.
One attraction is covering old tiles without breaking them out, which saves dust, rubble removal and time. This can work where the tiles are firmly stuck, flat and dry. We tap-test them, check for hollow patches and look for damp before agreeing it, because a loose tile underneath will eventually show through the surface.
Deep grout lines are usually filled and levelled first, and slippery glazed surfaces are keyed so the primer holds. Even then, the finished floor may sit a few millimetres higher, which matters at doors and thresholds. We note those details in the quotation so nothing is a surprise on the day.
If tiles are loose, the base is damp, or the floor moves, we say so and propose the proper repair first. Sometimes the honest answer is to strip back and start again. A coating over a failing base only hides the problem for a short while and then fails in a more visible way.
Care
A beautiful finish still needs sensible treatment.
The sealer is what protects microcement from water, oil and staining, so it matters as much as the coating itself. Over time sealer wears, especially in showers and on busy floors, and may need refreshing. We explain how often to watch for it and what the first signs of wear look like.
Daily care is simple: a soft mop and a suitable pH-neutral cleaner. Harsh acids, bleach and abrasive pads dull the surface and attack the sealer. Heavy furniture should have felt pads, and spills of oil, wine or coffee are best wiped away promptly rather than left overnight.
We also want to be frank about cracks. Fine hairlines can appear where the building moves, such as along old slab joints, door thresholds or where different materials meet. Reinforcement and movement joints reduce the chance, but no one can promise a coating will never mark, and anyone who does should be questioned.
The process
Preparation, coating, sealing, with drying time respected.
After the survey and written quotation we agree the finish, the areas and the order of work. Any plumbing or tiling repairs come first, then waterproofing in wet areas, then priming and mesh. The coating goes on in thin layers with drying between each, so a bathroom takes longer than people expect.
We protect floors, doors and furniture, but sanding does make dust, and we contain it as far as possible. Because the finish needs time to cure before heavy use, we plan access for the days that follow, and explain when a shower can be used again and when a floor can take furniture.
If you live abroad we send photos at each stage and can hold a video call to approve colour on the wall. When the sealing is done, we walk through the room with you, show you the care routine and leave you a clear note of what was applied.
Before you hire
These checks apply whoever you choose.
A good installer explains the limits as readily as the benefits. If anyone promises a finish that never marks, never needs maintenance or suits every wall, be cautious and ask for the details in writing.
Areas
We work in the coastal resorts, the hills and the inland villages.
Our teams cover the coast and the valleys behind it, from busy resort apartments to hillside villas and village houses. Each area has its own building types and climate, so choose your town below to see how we approach microcement there.
Microcement in Benidorm apartments: seamless bathroom, shower and floor finishes planned around lifts, neighbours and rental turnaround. Free quotation.
View Benidorm →Microcement in Altea for old-town houses, stairs, feature walls and sea-view villas, with uneven surfaces assessed first and samples agreed. Free quotation.
View Altea →Microcement in La Nucía villas and urbanisation homes: continuous floors, kitchens and bathrooms, with slabs and joints assessed before work. Free quotation.
View La Nucía →Microcement in Finestrat hillside villas: split-level floors, stairs, bathrooms and terraces, with sun and slope explained honestly. Free quotation.
View Finestrat →Microcement in Calpe for seafront apartments and hillside villas: bathrooms and floors where humidity and salt air demand careful sealing. Free quotation.
View Calpe →Microcement in Alfaz del Pi and Albir: holiday-let bathrooms, seafront flats and hillside villas, finished between bookings. Free quotation.
View Alfaz del Pi & Albir →Microcement in Polop village houses and hillside villas: old floors, thick stone walls, damp checks and hand-worked finishes explained. Free quotation.
View Polop →Microcement in Benissa: fincas, tall old-town houses and coastal villas, with kitchens, stone surroundings and varied surfaces assessed first. Free quotation.
View Benissa →Microcement in Villajoyosa: seafront flats, old-street townhouses and inland villas, finished for year-round family living. Free quotation from Dragon Reforms.
View Villajoyosa →Microcement in Callosa d'en Sarrià, home of Dragon Reforms: village houses, hillside fincas and valley homes, with easy site visits. Free quotation.
View Callosa d'en Sarrià →Microcement in Albir: holiday apartments near the promenade and villas beneath the Sierra Helada, with showers, floors and sealing explained. Free quotation.
View Albir →Questions
Often yes, if the tiles are firmly bonded, flat and dry. We tap-test them and check for damp at the survey. Loose tiles or movement must be repaired first, and in some rooms removing the tiles is the better route.
The coating and sealer resist water, but the building is protected by the waterproofing layer planned underneath. We treat that layer as part of the job in every shower, and explain what is applied before the coating starts.
Hairline cracks can appear where a building moves, for example at old joints or thresholds. Reinforcement and movement joints reduce the risk, but nobody can promise it never happens. We explain where your room is most likely to be affected.
Use a soft mop or cloth with a pH-neutral cleaner, avoid bleach, acids and abrasive pads, and wipe oil or wine spills promptly. The sealer may need refreshing in time, especially in showers and busy floors.
Yes, in the right circumstances. Floors and walls are common, stairs need extra attention to grip and edges, and kitchens need sensible guidance on heat and knives. We discuss each at the survey and agree it in writing.
It depends on the area and the condition of the base, because several thin layers must dry between coats and the sealer needs time to cure. We give you a realistic programme in the quotation rather than a rushed promise.
Yes. Many customers live elsewhere for part of the year. We send photos at each stage, hold video calls to approve colour and details, and one project manager coordinates every trade involved in the work.
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Tell us which rooms you are considering and we will visit, assess the surfaces, show you samples and set out the work in writing. The quotation is free and carries no obligation.
We speak English and Spanish, and we can keep you informed by phone and video call if you are overseas. Work is guaranteed, with the scope of the guarantee set out in your quotation.
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