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Microcement floor cost Netherlands 2026 — concrete look floor price per m² including labour
Current overview of microcement floor costs in the Netherlands 2026. What does a concrete look floor cost per m² including labour, which finishes are available and when is a permit needed? With cost tables.
Quick answer
Having a microcement floor applied in the Netherlands in 2026 costs on average € 60 to € 140 per m² including labour depending on the substrate and finish. For a 30 m² living room expect € 1,800–€ 3,500.
Microcement floor costs by situation
1. Price per m² including labour
| Situation | Cost per m² (incl. VAT + labour) | |---|---| | Microcement on existing (flat) floor | € 60–€ 90/m² | | Microcement after levelling substrate | € 80–€ 110/m² | | Microcement over existing tiles | € 90–€ 120/m² | | Microtopping (thin layer, < 3 mm) | € 70–€ 100/m² | | Concrete look on staircase (per step) | € 80–€ 150/step |
2. Total costs by room
| Room | Area | Estimated total cost | |---|---|---| | Bathroom | 8–12 m² | € 700–€ 1,400 | | Kitchen | 10–15 m² | € 800–€ 1,700 | | Living room | 25–40 m² | € 1,600–€ 4,400 |
3. Additional costs
| Item | Cost | |---|---| | Protective sealer (recommended) | € 5–€ 10/m² | | Moisture barrier / primer (bathroom/kitchen) | € 8–€ 15/m² | | Subfloor levelling (per m²) | € 5–€ 15/m² |
Tips for microcement floor
- Substrate is everything — microcement is only 3–5 mm thick; unevenness and cracks below will show through; levelling beforehand is not optional
- Moisture test before application — if CM value > 2% for concrete or > 0.5% for anhydrite: do not apply; moisture pops microcement off after 6–12 months
- Sealer is mandatory in wet rooms — unprotected microcement absorbs water, stains and soap; use PU or epoxy sealer in bathroom and kitchen
- Minimum 2 layers + sealer — one layer is insufficient for even colour and strength; professional application = 3–4 layers
- Switch off heating during curing — microcement cracks if it dries too fast; maintain 15–25°C, 50–70% relative humidity
Permit for microcement floor
Microcement floor: no permit required (interior finish).
Conclusion
A microcement floor in the Netherlands costs € 60–€ 140 per m² including labour. For microcement as part of a bathroom or living room renovation, a coordinated project brief saves time and cost.
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