Microcement for Restaurants & Cafés
Seamless floors, walls that don't trap grease, a finish that impresses your customers. And the work can be done outside business hours — without closing.
Seamless floors, walls that don't trap grease, a finish that impresses your customers. And the work can be done outside business hours — without closing.
Why microcement in a restaurant?
Anyone who runs a restaurant or café knows that floors and walls are put under extreme conditions: heavy foot traffic, drops, grease, moisture, aggressive cleaning products. Conventional tiles have one serious problem: the grout lines. They are the weak point of any kitchen or dining room — they accumulate grease, bacteria and residue that no product can fully remove.
Microcement solves this problem at the root. The surface is continuous — not a single grout line. Cleaning is done in a single pass — a damp cloth with neutral detergent — and the result is a genuinely hygienic space that meets food industry standards.
But there's more: microcement gives the space an aesthetic that immediately elevates the perception of quality. Customers walk in and feel it. The mineral, clean, modern finish communicates care and attention to detail — exactly what an ambitious restaurant wants to convey. It's the finish you see in the best restaurants across Europe, and it works just as well in Porto.
Beyond the visual, the practical benefits stack up. A microcement floor over existing tiles means no demolition, no rubble, no weeks of dust and noise. In many cases, the work can be completed in under a week — at night and over a weekend — so Monday morning your team walks into a completely transformed space.
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Benefits for food service
The absence of grout lines eliminates the accumulation of grease, food residue and bacteria. Cleaning is faster, more effective and easier to maintain to HACCP standards.
Sealed microcement withstands the daily demands of a food service space: tables, chairs, trolleys, footwear, dropped utensils. With the right product, it lasts decades without losing its appearance.
Clean with a damp cloth and neutral detergent. No special products, no complicated procedures. Ideal for teams that need to clean quickly and thoroughly between services.
A space with microcement communicates quality before any dish is served. The mineral, editorial finish positions the restaurant at a higher level — and photographs beautifully on social media.
We work overnight and at weekends so your business doesn't stop. We plan the work around your restaurant's calendar, minimising or eliminating closure days.
In most cases, no demolition is required. Microcement is applied over the existing tiles — less rubble, less noise, less time on site.
Where we apply it
The dining room floor is the first visual impact. Microcement creates a neutral, sophisticated base that enhances the décor and withstands years of intensive use.
The kitchen floor must be hygienic, resistant and easy to clean. Microcement with a specific anti-slip treatment meets all these requirements — and eliminates the grout lines where grease accumulates.
Walls behind the bar are exposed to splashes, moisture and frequent cleaning. Waterproofed microcement is the ideal solution — and creates a contemporary, distinctive bar look.
Service counters and work surfaces in microcement have a premium aesthetic that impresses. Resistant, easy to clean, and with a visual character that no other material replicates.
A restaurant's bathrooms say a lot about the quality of the space. With microcement, they become consistent with the restaurant's visual identity — clean, hygienic and aesthetically impeccable.
Feature walls, niches, display areas. Microcement creates textures and depth that work as a design element — without needing additional decoration.
Works without business disruption
We know that every closed day is lost revenue. That's why we organise microcement works so that the intervention happens outside opening hours — at night, at weekends, or in phases that keep part of the space operational.
At the free site visit, we analyse the space and define the work plan together. The goal is to hand over a renovated space with the minimum possible impact on your business.
In many cases, a complete area is ready in 3 to 5 nights of work — the restaurant opens Monday with a completely renewed space. No lost revenue, no disruption to your team or customers.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Microcement applied with a high-resistance sealant withstands the heavy traffic of a restaurant: tables, chairs, footwear, dropped utensils. This is exactly why it is so popular in food service spaces worldwide. The key is the quality of the application and sealant — which is what Ferreira Obras guarantees.
It depends on the area and layout. We typically work overnight and at weekends to minimise or eliminate the need for closure. In spaces with distinct areas, it's possible to work in phases, keeping part of the restaurant operational. We assess this at the free site visit and define the plan together.
It's more hygienic than conventional tiling, precisely because there are no grout lines. Grout lines are the main point of grease and bacteria accumulation — they're difficult to clean thoroughly even with specialist products. Microcement eliminates that problem: a continuous surface, easy to clean with a cloth and neutral detergent.
The price depends on the total area, the existing surface (whether we can apply over it or if demolition is needed), and the complexity of the work. We can't give a price without seeing the space — which is why we always do a free site visit before presenting a quote. Contact us via WhatsApp and we'll arrange it.
Yes. We use products specific to professional kitchens, with anti-slip treatment on the floor and a high-resistance sealant for cleaning products. The result is a hygienic, durable surface that meets the requirements of food preparation environments.
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