All Time Paint & Plaster Co. creates seamless microcement and decorative plaster finishes for showers, bathrooms and wet rooms throughout North Jersey using professional surface preparation, waterproofing-compatible systems and hand-applied finishes.
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Microcement is a thin, hand-applied cementitious decorative finish that creates a seamless, modern surface with natural movement and texture. In shower applications, microcement is installed over a properly prepared and waterproofed substrate to create a continuous decorative finish across walls, ceilings, niches, benches and other architectural surfaces.
A continuous finish without the visual interruption of traditional grout lines.
Each surface is hand-applied, creating natural variation and subtle movement.
Works well on properly prepared niches, benches, arches, curves, walls and ceilings.
A refined stone-like or cement-like appearance suited to contemporary and luxury bathrooms.
The finish can often continue to vanity walls, tub surrounds and other bathroom surfaces where appropriate.
A microcement shower is a complete system, not simply a decorative coating applied over drywall. Proper substrate preparation, waterproofing, primers, reinforcement, finish coats and compatible sealers are critical to long-term performance. We work with professional systems such as Meoded Concretta FS.
Microcement is the visible decorative finish. Microcement is installed over a properly waterproofed shower assembly.
In some cases, microcement can be installed over an existing tiled shower without removing every tile first. The tile must be securely bonded, stable and suitable for the selected system, and the surface must be evaluated and prepared. Not every existing tile shower is a candidate; we evaluate the substrate before recommending a system.
When the existing shower assembly is structurally sound and properly waterproofed, some tiled surfaces may be suitable for a microcement renovation system after professional preparation.
Shower walls, shower ceilings, niches, benches, arched and curved showers, steam shower surfaces where system-approved, tub surrounds, bathroom and vanity walls, powder rooms, wet rooms and feature walls.
Microcement is seamless and hand-applied with minimal visible joints and suits curved surfaces. Tile offers individual patterns with visible grout lines and a wide variety of manufactured finishes. Neither is universally better.
Arched openings, built-in niches, benches, curved walls, shower ceilings, tub surrounds, floating vanities and feature walls.
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Pricing depends on shower size, substrate condition, waterproofing requirements, niches, benches, ceiling work, curves, finish selection and total surface area. Each project is evaluated individually.
Physical samples make it easier to compare movement, color and texture before choosing a final finish. Schedule a Finish Consultation
Tadelakt is a traditional Moroccan lime plaster finish known for its smooth, organic appearance and softly polished surface. Unlike microcement, which is cementitious, Tadelakt is lime-based and is traditionally compressed and polished by hand using specialized tools and soap treatments. It suits shower walls, wet rooms, bathroom walls, tub surrounds, curved walls, niches, arches, powder rooms and spa-inspired bathrooms. Tadelakt is a water-repellent lime plaster finish, suitable for wet areas when installed over properly prepared substrates as part of an appropriate shower assembly.
Microcement is a cementitious decorative coating with a modern, mineral appearance, installed over a properly prepared waterproof substrate and protected with the appropriate sealer system. Tadelakt is a traditional lime plaster with a soft, polished, organic appearance, traditionally compressed, polished and treated with specialized soap. They are not interchangeable.
Substrate evaluation, proper wet-area preparation, compatible primer or base preparation, lime plaster application, hand compression, stone polishing or burnishing, soap treatment and final detailing.
Based in Wayne, New Jersey, we install microcement and decorative plaster bathroom finishes throughout Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex and Hudson Counties. Explore Our Decorative Plaster Services
Microcement is used as part of a complete shower finishing system. Proper substrate preparation, waterproofing, compatible primers, microcement layers and protective sealers are all important. The exact system depends on the product and shower construction.
In some situations, microcement can be applied over properly prepared existing tile, but the tile must be securely bonded and the substrate must be evaluated first.
Yes, when the substrate and finish system are appropriate for the application.
Steam showers require additional consideration because of heat and vapor exposure. The selected waterproofing and decorative finish system must be approved for that environment.
Proper substrate preparation, reinforcement, movement control and correct installation reduce the risk of cracking. Existing structural movement or substrate failure can affect any rigid finish.
Use non-abrasive, manufacturer-compatible cleaners and avoid harsh chemicals or aggressive scrubbing tools that may damage the protective finish.
Yes. Color availability depends on the selected system, and physical samples are recommended before installation.
Pricing depends on size, preparation, waterproofing requirements, niches, benches, ceilings, finish complexity and other project-specific conditions.
Installation requires multiple stages including preparation, base coats, finish coats and sealing. Total project time depends on the shower design and product curing requirements.
Yes, depending on the project. Microcement may also be used on bathroom walls, vanity areas, tub surrounds and other decorative surfaces.
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