Where to buy microcement depends on who you are. Homeowners buy it as part of an installation, through a certified applicator, not off a shelf. Contractors buy it directly from a manufacturer or distributor, and the better suppliers will not sell to anyone who has not been trained on the system. That restriction is not a sales tactic. It is the single clearest signal that a supplier stands behind how their product performs.
Key points
- Serious microcement is sold as a complete system, not as a single bucket of product.
- Craftex products can only be purchased and installed by certified installers.
- Homeowners source microcement through an installer, who supplies and applies the system.
- Contractors gain purchasing access by completing training, and Craftex certification is valid for life.
- Material starts at approximately $5 per square foot, and installed pricing runs $25 to $31 in Washington State.
Where can you buy microcement in the USA?
There are three channels, and they are not equivalent.
Online marketplaces sell generic microcement kits with no technical data sheet, no named manufacturer, and no support once the box arrives. They are cheap because everything that makes an installation last has been stripped out of the price.
Manufacturers and their distributors sell complete systems: primer, base coats, finish coats, sealers, and the specifications that tie them together. Craftex is the exclusive US distributor of Cement Design, a Spanish manufacturer working in more than 60 countries.
Certified installers are how most homeowners buy. The installer sources and applies the system, and the material arrives as part of a quoted job rather than as a separate purchase.
Why do quality suppliers restrict who can buy?
Because microcement failures are almost never material failures. They come from substrate preparation, coat thickness, mixing ratios, and sealer selection, and each is a decision made on site by the person holding the trowel.
A supplier who sells to anyone has no way of knowing whether their product will perform, and no reason to care. Restricting sales to trained applicators is how a manufacturer keeps its name attached to finished work rather than to warranty disputes. When you are deciding where to buy microcement, treat an open-to-all sales policy as information rather than convenience.
What should you check before you buy?
Whether you are a homeowner comparing quotes or a contractor choosing a supplier, the same checklist applies:
- A complete system, not an individual product sold without its primer or sealer
- Technical data sheets you can read before committing
- Emissions certification, such as the EC-1 Plus rating from GEV EMICODE carried by the Cement Design products Craftex distributes
- Sealers specified by environment, since a bathroom topcoat degrades under chlorine or UV
- A real color range and physical samples you can see in your own lighting
- Training and technical support that stays available while a job is on site
- Clear shipping terms, because microcement often moves as freight rather than parcel
What should microcement cost?
Two numbers matter, and a supplier who quotes only one is hiding the other. Craftex material pricing starts at approximately $5 per square foot, depending on the system, the application, the number of layers and the products required. For professional installation in Washington State, expect to pay $25 to $31 per square foot for labor and material, depending on the project's size, complexity, substrate condition, and the finish you select.
Other states run somewhat lower or higher depending on local labor rates and market conditions, so treat the Washington figures as a benchmark rather than a national quote. A quote well below that range usually means a thinner system, an untrained applicator, or both.
How do homeowners buy microcement?
You do not buy the material separately. You buy an installation, and the certified applicator supplies the system as part of it.
Start with the color. Craftex sells Eco-Cement color samples at $50 for a 12-by-12-inch panel and $75 for a 24-by-24-inch panel, which is worth doing before you commit to a finish across a whole room. Microcement shifts noticeably under different lighting, and a sample on your own wall answers questions a screen cannot.
From there, request a certified installer and get your substrate assessed. A quote that arrives before anyone has looked at what is under your existing floor is a guess.
How do contractors get purchasing access?
Through training, and the route is short.
Craftex runs in-person courses at its Tukwila warehouse in small groups of two to five. A one-day Friday course covering the Eco Cement Collection is $500 per person, and a two-day Thursday and Friday course adding the Metallic Collection is $750 per person. Online training costs $499 as a one-time fee per company, with access for the whole team. A product training kit with practice materials is available for an additional $500, including shipping.
Certification is valid for life, though new collections require additional training before access to those products is granted. You will need a business license to register. Full course details are on the installer training page.
Does buying local matter?
Less than buying from a supplier who ships properly.
Craftex ships across the United States and, in some cases, wider into North America. Microcement often ships as freight, so shipping is quoted rather than calculated at checkout, and delivery access matters: freight trucks need somewhere to unload, and carrier fees for failed deliveries are charged to the buyer.
What local does buy you is a showroom. Craftex keeps one in Seattle, and seeing four textures and a color chart in person settles specification decisions faster than any sample mailed to you.
Order a color sample or book a showroom visit, and if you are a contractor, register for the next training date. Both routes start with the same conversation about what your project needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy microcement without hiring an installer?
Not from Craftex. Products are sold only to certified installers, so homeowners buy the material as part of an installation. Contractors who want direct purchasing access must first complete a training course, then place orders directly.
Why is microcement more expensive than the kits I see online?
Those kits are usually single products rather than full systems, sold without data sheets, matched sealers, or support. The cost difference reflects what has been left out, and it reappears as a failed finish within a year or two.
Does Craftex ship nationwide?
Yes. Craftex ships across the United States and in some cases further into North America. Because material often moves as freight, shipping is quoted rather than automatically calculated, and you should confirm delivery access before the order is released.
How long does installer certification take?
One day for the Eco Cement Collection, or two days if you add the Metallic Collection. Online training is self-paced for a whole company. Certification does not expire, but new product collections require additional training before you can buy them.
