Bespoke Microcement Training Courses
Professional hands-on microcement training tailored to your business, projects, and installation goals.
Our Bespoke Microcement Training Courses are designed entirely around you, your business, and the type of projects you want to deliver.
We tailor every course to your requirements, including your preferred training dates, the number of attendees, and the specific finishes or applications you would like to learn. If you already have an upcoming project in mind, we can even structure the training around the systems and techniques required to deliver it confidently.
Tailored Around Your Goals
Every installer and business is different, which is why each bespoke course is built specifically around your experience level and objectives.
Training can include:
- Seamless walls and floors
- Wet rooms and bathrooms
- Furniture and worktops
- Power-trowelled finishes
- Smooth and textured effects
- Surface preparation and substrates
More Than Just Application Training
At Ideal Work, we believe professional training should go far beyond classroom theory.
Alongside practical application training, we provide ongoing technical support, on-site consultancy, and hands-on guidance to ensure you feel fully supported both during and after your course.
We also offer valuable commercial and marketing support to help you successfully introduce microcement and seamless finishes into your business.
This includes:
- Product and system knowledge
- Pricing guidance
- Sales and quoting advice
- Marketing support materials
- Social media guidance
- Post-course support
Our goal is not simply to teach you how to apply microcement, it’s to help you build a profitable and professional service around it.
Microcement & luxury finishes covered:
Microcement Course Training FAQs
Our Microtopping, Acid Stain, Rasico and Purometallo systems can all be applied on vertical surfaces. See our gallery for examples.
As decorative finishes, there are many ways in which Ideal Work systems can be applied to achieve different aesthetic, for example by changing the mixing ratio or the application method itself (trowelled, sprayed, sponged or using decorative rollers and tools).
Yes! Our Barrier Cem and mesh preparation makes Ideal Work wall finishes suitable for application directly onto tiles. The tiles must be secure, and not wobbly or cracked.
Walls should ideally be smooth, prepared as if they were going to be painted. Plastered walls are the best, but Ideal Work wall finishes can also be applied to substrates such as cement board (incl Wediboard, Acquapanel), dry lining and plywood.
Absolutely. Ideal Work micro cement has been used in wet rooms for 25 years, with sealers making the systems waterproof.
Yes! Ideal Work wall finishes are applied by hand and so can be applied onto ceilings, with the same substrate requirements as walls.
A sealer is not always required, but will assist in creating a more durable finish that’s easy to clean. Sealers will also assist in making the finishes more resistant to scratches and staining. All of our sealers are UV stable so will not yellow or discolour over time.
Microcement Training for Floors – Power Trowelled
Microcement Course for Floors – Power Trowelled & External Surfaces
Welcome to our microcement training for floors course for power trowelled applications, focused on learning the installation of luxury smooth and textured finishes. Learn the application of highly innovative and durable floor systems for interiors and exteriors. Combining power troweled systems with hand troweled alternatives, you will gain an extensive portfolio of microcement floor finish techniques for commercial and residential spaces.
Geared towards trade professionals partial to using power techniques, this course is designed to enhance skills and earning potential by learning to install quality decorative finishes, including a polished concrete aesthetic and textured decorative floor finish.
This course takes a holistic approach to microcement floor installation. With years of industry experience, we understand the demands of high-end design and the significance of quality delivery and profitability. Join us to elevate your expertise in creating seamless, stunning floors that transform any space.
Tell me more!
- Installation of fibreglass mesh set in epoxy, broadcast with quartz.
- Training in the laying of the material, trowelling and power trowelling including edging techniques.
- Learning about sanding and sealing options and techniques.
- Practice of producing different aesthetic finishes with the materials.
Location: Held at Ideal Work UK’s HQ at Unit D3, Swallow Business Park, Diamond Drive Lower Dicker, Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Included:
• Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout both days, as well as a group evening meal on Thursday.
• A set of marketing materials to take home
• A post course one-to-one marketing call designed to get you working as soon as possible with our systems!
Parking: Free parking available on site, EV charging also available.
Dress code: Wear work clothes for application days and casual for evening meal.
PPE: Not required
Premium Discount: As a newly trained installer, you will be entitled to the benefit of our premium discount which will enable you to recover the cost of the course in the first one or two orders.
Microcement & luxury finishes covered:
Microcement Course Training FAQs
Microcement, also known as micro-concrete, is a versatile material applied to surfaces to create smooth, durable finishes.
Our courses are tailored for trade professionals looking to enhance their skills in microcement installation.
You’ll learn techniques for seamless finishes, including polished concrete and textured decorative techniques. We offer trainings for both wall and floor applications.
Participants can expect high earnings once they learn microcement applications. Courses include training for quality installation of high-value products, and expert technical support.
Yes, our training covers both interior and exterior applications of microcement.
Yes, our microcement products have excellent sustainability credentials, including certifications like BREEAM and LEED.
Our courses take a holistic approach, focusing not only on technical skills but also on business aspects like marketing and profitability.
Yes, our team offers on-site technical assistance during your initial installs to help you apply what you’ve learned and provide the best possible quality microcement applications.
Our training facility is in the heart of the Sussex countryside, providing a peaceful environment for learning.
Microcement training covers hands-on application techniques, surface preparation, product selection, and troubleshooting.
Course lengths vary, but are typically two days, depending on the level of detail covered. Bespoke training is also available.
No prior experience is required, although some basic knowledge of construction or finishing trades may be helpful.
All necessary materials and equipment are provided during the training. Participants are only required to bring appropriate clothing and footwear.
Yes, our courses cover marketing strategies, pricing, client management, and other business-related topics to help you succeed in the industry.
Yes, participants receive access to ongoing technical support and resources to assist them in their microcement installation projects.
Microcement Training for Walls & Floors
Welcome to our Seamless Finish Microcement Walls & Floors Training, where luxury smooth and textured decorative finishes meet real-world application.
Designed for trade professionals looking to expand their skills and increase earning potential, this course focuses on installing high-quality decorative wall systems with confidence and precision.
It’s also ideal for plasterers exploring Venetian-style finishes, as our Terrae Calce system offers a similar aesthetic, while being breathable, durable, mould-resistant, and available in a wide range of colours and textures.
With years of industry experience, we understand the demands of high-end design and the importance of delivering both quality and profitability.
Systems you will learn:
• Solidro – Modern, acrylic based, waterproof and stain resistant system, engineered for enhanced strength. Ideal for commercial spaces as well as bathrooms and wet areas. Quick-drying, this system can be installed in 2-3 days max! https://idealworkuk.com/products/solidro-waterproof-micro-finish/
• Microtopping® Classic – Our smooth microcement, producing a polished concrete aesthetic https://idealworkuk.com/products/microtopping/
• Microtopping® Textured – Please see our blog on textured walls, which are the NEXT BIG THING! https://idealworkuk.com/blog/
• Terrae Calce® – Our brand new sustainable line in lime plaster, derived from the ancient tradition of Italian architecture https://idealworkuk.com/products/terrae-calce/
Duration: 2 days
Cost: £750+VAT per person – Plus hotel (approx. £25.00-£50.00 subject to availability).
Location: Held at Ideal Work UK’s HQ at Unit D3, Swallow Business Park, Diamond Drive Lower Dicker, Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Included:
• Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout both days, as well as a group evening meal on Thursday.
• A set of marketing materials to take home
• A post course one-to-one marketing call designed to get you working as soon as possible with our systems!
Parking: Free parking available on site, EV charging also available.
Dress code: Wear work clothes for application days and casual for evening meal.
PPE: Not required
Premium Discount: As a newly trained installer, you will be entitled to the benefit of our premium discount which will enable you to recover the cost of the course in the first one or two orders.
Microcement & luxury finishes covered:
Microcement Course Training FAQs
Our Microtopping, Acid Stain, Rasico and Purometallo systems can all be applied on vertical surfaces. See our gallery for examples.
As decorative finishes, there are many ways in which Ideal Work systems can be applied to achieve different aesthetic, for example by changing the mixing ratio or the application method itself (trowelled, sprayed, sponged or using decorative rollers and tools).
Yes! Our Barrier Cem and mesh preparation makes Ideal Work wall finishes suitable for application directly onto tiles. The tiles must be secure, and not wobbly or cracked.
Walls should ideally be smooth, prepared as if they were going to be painted. Plastered walls are the best, but Ideal Work wall finishes can also be applied to substrates such as cement board (incl Wediboard, Acquapanel), dry lining and plywood.
Absolutely. Ideal Work micro cement has been used in wet rooms for 25 years, with sealers making the systems waterproof.
Yes! Ideal Work wall finishes are applied by hand and so can be applied onto ceilings, with the same substrate requirements as walls.
A sealer is not always required, but will assist in creating a more durable finish that’s easy to clean. Sealers will also assist in making the finishes more resistant to scratches and staining. All of our sealers are UV stable so will not yellow or discolour over time.
