Private flat, Mayfiar, London
Baird & Co, Hatton Garden
Cube Cafe, Camden Town
Brother Marcus Restaurant, Canary Wharf
Extension Facade, Croydon
Stairway to Heaven. Feature Staircase, Private House, London
Textured Microcement Staircase for Contemporary Private Residence.
This striking residential staircase in London showcases the versatility of Ideal Work Microtopping® within a highly detailed architectural feature. Installed by Polished Plaster Wimbledon, the project transforms the staircase into a sculptural focal point, combining seamless microcement finishes with integrated lighting and bespoke metalwork to create a refined contemporary interior.
With an Ash White colourway in the distinctive “Pitted One” texture, the staircase introduces depth and tactility while maintaining a clean, monolithic appearance. The subtle textured surface softens the geometry of the sweeping curved form, allowing the staircase to feel both architectural and inviting within the wider residential setting.
The continuous Microtopping® finish wraps seamlessly across the treads, risers and structural elements, enhancing the fluidity of the spiral design while eliminating visible joints or material transitions. Carefully integrated linear lighting beneath each tread emphasises the curvature of the staircase and highlights the textured surface finish, creating a dramatic visual effect throughout the day and evening.
Dark metal balustrades and a rich timber handrail provide contrast against the lighter mineral finish, balancing contemporary detailing with warmth and craftsmanship. The result is a staircase that functions not simply as circulation space, but as a central design statement within the home.
By combining decorative concrete technology with bespoke architectural detailing, the project demonstrates how Microtopping® can be used to deliver seamless, durable and highly individual interior features in luxury residential environments.
System: Microtopping®
Installer: Wimbledon Micro Cement
Sector: Residential
Private house, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
A bold and beautifully crafted staircase and fire surround finished in Microtopping® in the striking “Roughcast” style and deep black colourway. The textured finish creates a warm and atmospheric feel, balancing contemporary design with a tactile, handcrafted character. Applied seamlessly across both surfaces, the finish enhances the architectural forms while adding depth, movement and subtle variation that changes beautifully with the light throughout the day.
The rich black tones give the installation a sophisticated and timeless presence, perfectly complementing modern interiors while retaining an inviting sense of warmth. The Roughcast texture introduces a slightly rugged, natural appearance that contrasts elegantly with clean lines and refined detailing, making both the staircase and fire surround true focal points within the space.
Expertly executed by Polished Plaster Wimbledon, the project showcases the versatility of Microtopping® and the exceptional craftsmanship possible with carefully applied textured finishes.
Installer: Polished Plaster Wimbledon
System: Microtopping®
Colour/Style: Black in style “Roughcast”
Astrid & Miyu
Shoreditch Signature – Textured Microcement Finishes for Contemporary Jewellery Retail
Located in the heart of Shoreditch, the Astrid & Miyu jewellery boutique combines soft contemporary styling with tactile surface finishes to create a warm and highly curated retail environment. Delivered using Ideal Work Microtopping®, the project introduces textured microcement wall and display finishes that complement the brand’s refined aesthetic while adding depth and material character throughout the space.
Installed by The Micro Cement Company, the scheme uses Microtopping® in Smoke with a “Roughcast” texture to achieve a softly weathered appearance with subtle tonal variation. Applied across feature walls and bespoke display furniture, the finish creates a cohesive backdrop that balances industrial influence with the boutique’s softer palette of blush upholstery, timber detailing and warm metallic accents.
The textured microcement surfaces bring a handcrafted quality to the interior, enhancing the intimate retail atmosphere while providing the durability required for a busy commercial environment. The seamless application also allows the jewellery displays and styling elements to remain the visual focus, creating a calm and understated setting that reflects the Astrid & Miyu brand identity.
Blending decorative surface design with practical retail performance, the Shoreditch boutique highlights how textured microcement finishes can introduce warmth, texture and individuality into contemporary retail interiors while maintaining the robustness required for everyday commercial use.
Installer: The Micro Cement Company
System: Microtopping®
Sector: Retail Jewellery
Residential Blocks’ Lobbies, Camden Town
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
