Comparison
Microcement vs epoxy: which floor is right for you?
Both give you a seamless, poured-looking floor — but they're different materials for different rooms. Here's how microcement and epoxy compare, and when each one wins.
Two seamless floors, two different jobs.
Microcement and epoxy both create a continuous, jointless floor, and they're often shortlisted against each other. But one is a hand-applied mineral finish built for living spaces, and the other is a resin coating built for hard-wearing, utility and garage floors. The right choice depends less on price and more on the room.
At a glance
| Compare | Microcement | Epoxy |
|---|---|---|
| The look | Warm, matte, hand-worked mineral — subtle movement and depth | Glossy or satin resin; solid colours, flake or metallic effects |
| Best for | Living areas, walls, bathrooms, kitchens, stairs | Garages, utility, commercial and industrial floors |
| Feel underfoot | Natural, stone-like, a little warmer | Harder, more plastic, can feel cold |
| Where it struggles | Very heavy industrial abuse | Refined interiors; can amber under UV |
| Repair & refresh | Sealer can be refreshed; repairs blend well | Recoats possible; patches can show |
| Typical cost | $18–34 / sq ft | $4–12 / sq ft |
Choose microcement when…
- You want a warm, refined, seamless floor in a living space
- It's going on walls, a bathroom or a kitchen too
- You want a hand-made, natural look with depth
- You're covering existing tile without demolition
Choose epoxy when…
- It's a garage, workshop, utility or commercial floor
- Maximum hard-wearing, chemical-resistant durability is the priority
- You want a fast, budget-friendly hard floor
- A high-gloss or flake look suits the space
The short answer
If it's a living space and you care how it looks and feels, microcement. If it's a garage or a floor that takes real abuse, epoxy — or its tougher, UV-stable cousin, polyaspartic. They aren't really competitors so much as the right tools for different rooms, and we're happy to point you to the one that fits, even if it isn't the one we lead with.
Questions
Not sure which is right?
Tell us about the room and we'll point you to the finish that actually fits — microcement, epoxy or polyaspartic.