CultureAugust 28, 2026

microcement

MY-kroh-suh-ment

Definition

A thin, decorative cement-based coating used to create a seamless, smooth finish on floors, walls, and surfaces.

Etymology

A portmanteau of the Greek 'mikros' meaning small and the Latin 'caementum' meaning quarry stone, referring to the fine, thin application of the material.

In the news

The article describes the new showroom's aesthetic as 'restrained and contemporary' by highlighting the use of microcement as a key material alongside brushed steel and resin.

'Good curation is not about filling a space with statement objects': Pavel Klimczak on Monologue’s new showroom

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