Belt and Brace Floor System

When your job demands maximum strength, this is the system that won’t fail you.

What Is the Belt and Brace Floor System?

The Belt & Brace Floor System is our most robust microcement setup — engineered for extreme durability, waterproofing, and substrate movement control.

It’s the go-to choice for commercial floors, high-traffic areas, or any project where performance is critical.

With integrated mesh reinforcement and added primer layers, this system delivers unmatched adhesion and strength, even over imperfect substrates.

If longevity, reliability, and structure matter — this is your system.

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Why Choose Belt and Brace Floor?

  • Reinforced

    Reinforced with mesh for structural stability

  • Resistance

    Extra build layers increase impact and crack resistance

  • Substrates

    Works on difficult substrates (old tile, wood, concrete)

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What Is the Process?

  1. Prep the surface make sure to shot blast or grind the concrete prior to priming
  2. Prime the surface with the designated fast-dry primer
  3. Apply Mesh Underlay to help reinforce the surface
  4. Apply Forprime HB coat 1 to give the surface a good base and hide imperfections. Broadcast sand
  5. Apply Forprime HB coat 2 repeat the previous step to ensure a solid base
  6. Apply MicroQuartz coat 1 make sure to trowel evenly and in wave like patterns
  7. Apply MicroQuartz coat 2 repeat the wave patters and work the wet edge.
  8. Seal using 2-Part Forcrete Forshield Sealer for durability and waterproofing

Installer Tip: Mix smaller batches & mix thoroughly

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When to use the Belt and Brace System

When you should use it:

Use the Belt & Braces Floor System when your project has any of the following characteristics:

  • Substrate is unstable (movement, cracking, deflection) or you’re dealing with a substrate that is less than ideal — Forcrete specifically says “less stable substrates will require Belt & Braces”
  • Heavy traffic or demanding use: commercial or industrial floors, heavy point loads, equipment use, possibly semi-industrial areas.
  • You want maximum durability and are willing to invest in the extra prep and reinforcement for long-term performance.
  • There is underfloor heating and you want to ensure the system handles thermal movement and substrate changes well.
  • You are working in an environment where floor longevity, minimising maintenance, or ensuring crack protection is important.

When you might not use it

There are scenarios where you might choose a less heavy-duty system instead:

  • If the substrate is already very stable, low-movement (e.g., good quality concrete slab), then a simpler system such as the Standard Floor System may suffice.
  • For light residential use with modest traffic and where budget/time are more constrained.