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 to meet the demand.
That is an opportunity — and here is exactly how to take advantage of it.
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. That means 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 for microcement. If you build pools, this finish gives your clients something nobody else in your market is offering.
What Does Training Cover?
Microcement USA training is a hands-on, in-person session. Here is what you will learn:
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 techniques for different substrates including tile, concrete, wood, and drywall.
Base coat application. How to apply 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 different applications — 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.
You walk out of training having actually applied microcement yourself — not just watched someone else do it.
What Does It Cost?
Your training fee comes back as product credit. So you are not just paying for a class — you are pre-buying the materials you need for your first projects. When you are ready to order product, your training tuition is already in your account.
It is one of the most straightforward investments you can make in a new skill. You learn the trade and stock up on materials at the same time. Want to know what you can actually earn? See how much certified installers make.
What Happens After Training?
Once you are certified:
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.
You get ongoing support. Have a question on a job? Need help speccing a tricky project? Our team is available to help you get it right.
You differentiate yourself. In a crowded market of painters, tilers, and general contractors, certification sets you apart. You are not just another contractor — you are a specialist in a finish that most people cannot get anywhere else.
Looking to build a full business around this? Read our guide on how to start a microcement business.
How to Get Started
- Check our training schedule for upcoming dates and locations.
- Reserve your spot. Training 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 the tools and materials.
- Get certified and start quoting your first microcement projects.
Demand for microcement is growing fast. The installers who get trained now are the ones who will own this market in their area.
We offer hands-on training — see upcoming training dates and find a session near you.
Let us get you trained. Your next career move starts with one day of hands-on learning.