Polished plaster or microcement cost UK 2026
The going rate for polished plaster or microcement in 2026 is Venetian: £50–£120/m² · microcement: £60–£100/m² (total, ex VAT). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Polished plaster or microcement calculator
Market bands
| Option | Band | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Venetian | £50–£120/m² | Trade2Base |
| microcement | £60–£100/m² | Trade2Base |
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| prep | Protect floors, sheet and mask | 0.75 h |
| base | Prime and base coat | 0.3 h per m² |
| finish | Trowel finish coats | 0.8 h per m² |
| finish | Burnish and seal | 0.3 h per m² |
| skim | Clean tools, bag waste, clear the room | 0.75 h |
Some stages wait for materials to cure first, which can mean a return visit — that's why the worked example has 2 visits.
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venetian plaster system (per m²) per m² | £6 Acrylic polished plaster — T2B: Venetian £50–£120/m² fitted | £10 Lime-based Venetian + wax — Deeper polish, breathable | £18 Marmorino / Italian lime system — Top-end finish |
| Dust sheets, polythene and masking job | £6 Polythene and tape — Checkatrade: quotes include area protection | £10 Dust sheets, poly and floor protector — Protects floors and furniture | £18 Self-adhesive floor film + zip door — Lived-in homes |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-27. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Finish? Venetian · microcement big effect
- Wall ready? smooth plaster · needs a skim first
- Room empty? empty · furnished
Good practice
- Skim must dry fully before polished plaster
Questions
How much does polished plaster or microcement cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is Venetian: £50–£120/m² · microcement: £60–£100/m² (total, ex VAT), from Trade2Base. A worked example of 12 m² comes to about £728–£925 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does polished plaster or microcement take?
The worked example of 12 m² takes about 2.5 working days over 2 visits (waiting for materials to cure in between).
What changes the price of polished plaster or microcement?
Mainly finish, plus any prep found on site: .