Microtopping in Mar Vista — What It Is and Who Installs It
Mar Vista sits in the heart of LA's Westside renovation corridor, and microtopping has become a go-to specification for the neighborhood's mid-century homes being updated by design-conscious owners. The finish's clean, minimal quality suits Mar Vista's architectural character perfectly — and the practical benefits of going over existing tile without demolition fit the neighborhood's pragmatic renovation ethos.
Microtopping = Microcement. They are the same product with two names. Microtopping is used in architectural documents, finish schedules, and contractor specifications. Microcement is the consumer term. LA Microcement installs both throughout Mar Vista and all of Los Angeles — CA Contractor License #1092421.
What Microtopping Does
Microtopping is a cement-based coating system applied at 2–3mm over virtually any existing surface — tile, concrete, wood, plaster, or drywall. The result is a completely seamless surface with no grout lines, no joints, and no visible transition points. It can be applied in any color and finished to varying degrees of texture, from silky smooth to lightly textured.
Floors
Applied over existing tile or concrete floors. No demolition. Creates a continuous surface from wall to wall that feels and looks like polished stone.
Bathrooms
Fully waterproof when sealed. Applied over existing tile on floors, walls, and shower surrounds. Eliminates grout lines completely — the most requested application in Mar Vista.
Walls
Feature walls, kitchen splashbacks, fireplace surrounds. Applied in any color. Creates a textured, concrete-look surface that no paint or wallpaper can replicate.
Showers
Grout-free shower walls and floors. Fully waterproof. The most hygienic shower surface available — nothing for mold to penetrate or accumulate in.
Countertops
Kitchen counters and bathroom vanities in microtopping. Heat-resistant when properly sealed. Seamless across the full surface including backsplash.
Outdoor
Pool decks, covered patios, outdoor kitchens. UV-stable and slip-resistant options available. The only micro coating rated for exterior use.
Why Mar Vista Homeowners Choose Microtopping
- No grout lines — the defining quality of microtopping. One continuous surface from wall to wall, floor to ceiling. Nothing to crack, mold, or discolor.
- No demolition — applied directly over existing tile, saving the cost, time, and mess of a full demo. Most Mar Vista bathrooms complete in 3–5 days.
- Fully waterproof — sealed microtopping is used in showers, wet rooms, and pool areas across Mar Vista and greater Los Angeles.
- Architect-specified — microtopping appears in high-end renovation specifications throughout Mar Vista because it delivers a finish quality that tile cannot match.
- 15–25 year lifespan — with proper maintenance and periodic resealing, microtopping outlasts most tile installations.
- Licensed CA contractor — LA Microcement holds CA Contractor License #1092421, fully bonded and insured for all installations in Mar Vista.