How to Become a Certified Microcement Installer in the U.S.
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Microcement is one of the fastest-growing finishes in the U.S. design and construction market. Homeowners want it. Designers are specifying it. And there are not nearly enough trained installers in the USA to meet the demand.
That is an opportunity — and this is the complete guide to taking it: who certification is for, what training covers, what it costs, and exactly how to become a certified microcement installer in the USA.
The Short Version: 5 Steps
- Pick a training date. Our hands-on certification runs at our national training facility. Contractors fly in from all over the country — we send exact location details when you register.
- Train hands-on. Two days with trowel in hand — prep, base coats, finish coats, sealing. Not a webinar. Not a watch-someone-else demo.
- Get certified. You leave with your certification and the ability to buy the professional system — we only sell to trained installers.
- Get your tuition back. Your full training cost comes back as product credit on your first order. You're not paying for a class — you're fronting your first job's materials.
- Join the installer network. When homeowners, designers, and builders in your area ask us for an installer, we send them to certified pros. Referrals come to you.
What Does It Mean to Be a Certified Microcement Installer?
A certified installer has completed hands-on training with Microcement USA and demonstrated they can properly apply the Forcrete microcement system. That means they understand the full process — substrate assessment, prep, priming, base coats, finish coats, and sealing.
Certification is not just a piece of paper. It means you have actually worked with the material under the guidance of experienced trainers. You have troweled it, finished it, and sealed it yourself. And it means Microcement USA trusts you to represent the product on real projects.
Once certified, you become part of the Microcement USA installer network — referrals, product access, and ongoing support as you build your microcement business.
Who Is This Training For?
You do not need previous microcement experience. But you do need hands-on trade skills. Our most successful installers come from these backgrounds:
Painters. You already understand surface prep, priming, and applying coatings. The transition to microcement is natural — and the pay per job is significantly higher.
Tile installers. You know substrates, you know bathrooms, and you know how to work precisely. Microcement gives you a way to offer something tile cannot — seamless, grout-free finishes.
Bathroom remodelers. If bathrooms are your bread and butter, microcement opens up a premium tier of service your competitors do not have.
Concrete and flooring installers. You are already comfortable with cement-based products and large surface applications. Microcement is a natural add-on.
General contractors and builders. Adding microcement to your finish options lets you offer a premium upgrade on every project — new builds and remodels alike.
Pool builders. Pool decks and outdoor surrounds are a growing application. If you build pools, this finish gives your clients something nobody else in your market is offering.
Where Is Microcement Training Held in the USA?
One place, done right: our national hands-on training facility. We kept it to a single location on purpose — same trainers, same standards, same certification for every installer in the network, whether they came from Texas, Florida, or Washington. We send exact location details when you register.
Students travel in from all over the country — most fly in, train for two days, and fly home certified, with their tuition sitting in their account as product credit. See where our certified installers come from.
What Does Training Cover?
Substrate assessment. How to evaluate a surface and determine whether it is ready for microcement — and what to do if it is not.
Surface preparation. Cleaning, priming, and mesh application for different substrates including tile, concrete, wood, and drywall.
Base coat application. The structural layers that form the foundation of the system. Thickness control, trowel technique, and drying management.
Finish coat application. This is where the design comes in. Color mixing, trowel patterns, and how to achieve different textures and effects.
Sealing. Which sealers to use for bathrooms vs. floors vs. outdoor, how to apply them, and how they affect the final look and performance.
Waterproofing. How the Forcrete system achieves waterproof performance through the full build-up, not just a topcoat.
Troubleshooting. Common mistakes, how to avoid them, and how to handle unexpected substrate conditions. (Start early: read the five mistakes new installers make.)
You walk out having actually applied microcement yourself — not just watched someone else do it.
How Much Does Certification Cost?
Here is the part that surprises people: your full training cost comes back as product credit. You are not just paying for a class — you are pre-buying the materials for your first projects. When you are ready to order product, your tuition is already in your account.
Run the numbers on the other side too. Certified installers charge $30 to $75+ per square foot installed. A single mid-size bathroom or floor job can return the entire training investment. See what certified installers actually earn, and when you're quoting, our guide on how to quote a microcement project walks you through it.
What Happens After Training?
You can purchase Microcement USA products. We only sell to trained installers. This protects the product, your work, and your clients.
You join the installer network. When homeowners, designers, and builders contact us looking for an installer in their area, we connect them with our certified pros. That means referral business coming to you — and right now, project inquiries are coming in faster than our network can absorb.
You get ongoing support. Question on a job? Tricky substrate? Our team helps you get it right.
You differentiate yourself. In a crowded market of painters, tilers, and general contractors, certification sets you apart as a specialist in a finish most people cannot get anywhere else. Ready to go bigger? Read how to build a microcement business.
Certification FAQ
Do I need experience with microcement before training?
No. You need trade skills — comfort with tools, prep, and working clean. We take you from zero microcement experience to job-ready.
How long does it take to become certified?
Two hands-on days at our national training facility. Most students book their travel, train, and are quoting their first job within a few weeks of getting home.
Is there really only one training location?
Yes — one national facility. One location means one standard, and it's why builders and designers trust the certification.
Does my tuition really come back?
Yes. Your full training cost is credited back as product credit on your first order. Learn the trade, stock your eventual first jobs, same dollars.
What if I already have a crew?
Plenty of company owners certify themselves first, then send a lead installer through a later session. Small class sizes mean everyone gets trowel time.
How to Get Started
- Check our training schedule for upcoming dates.
- Reserve your spot. Sessions are small groups so everyone gets hands-on time.
- Show up ready to work. Wear clothes you do not mind getting messy. We provide tools and materials.
- Get certified and start quoting your first microcement projects.
Demand for microcement in the USA is growing fast. The installers who get trained now are the ones who will own this market in their area.
We train contractors from every state — see where our installers come from, including Texas, Florida, California, Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Colorado, Nevada, and Washington.
Let us get you trained. Your next move starts with two days of hands-on learning.