Microcement in Griffintown and Old Montreal
This is new-condo territory, and microcement answers one specific need here: getting out of the builder's generic tile without attempting a demolition in a tower where demolition is close to impossible.
The housing stock in Griffintown
Griffintown and Old Montreal condos were nearly all delivered with the same package: concrete slab, pale grey large-format tile, and an open plan of 700 to 1,100 sq ft. The result is new, clean and interchangeable. Two things favour microcement here. First, the concrete slab is the best substrate this product has — it's literally the same material. Second, in an open plan the continuous surface is a real visual gain: with no grout lines, the space reads as one volume and feels larger. In converted Old Montreal lofts you often find the original slab or timber, and microcement sits with exposed brick and beams better than any tile.
Cities and neighbourhoods covered
- Griffintown
- Vieux-Montréal
- Le Sud-Ouest
- Saint-Henri
- Pointe-Saint-Charles
- Île-des-Sœurs
- Verdun
The projects we do in Griffintown
Open-plan condo floor
700 to 1,100 sq ft in one surface, over builder tile or straight onto the slab. Past 500 sq ft the rate is $16/sq ft; past 1,000 sq ft we quote volume pricing.
Condo bathroom and shower
A seamless shower, floor to ceiling. In a condo, having no grout to scrub is the argument that comes up most often.
Old Montreal loft
Polished-concrete floors and walls in units where the original brick and beams are already exposed.
Our rates in Griffintown
- Floors$16/sq ft
- Walls$20/sq ft
- Showers$30/sq ft
- Ceilings$28/sq ft
- Counters$150/lin ft
- Stairs$200/step
Project minimum $3,900. Past 1,000 sq ft we build custom volume pricing.
PricingWhat to plan for in Griffintown
Here the building's logistics matter more than the technique. Every tower has its rules: service elevator booking, mandatory corridor and lobby protection, permitted work hours, insurance certificate and RBQ licence number on file with the board. We prepare that package before starting, but allow one to two weeks between accepting the quote and day one. Plan for it if you're working toward a move-in date.
RBQ licence 8250-9969-46 · liability insurance certificate on request.
Frequently asked questions — Griffintown & Old Montreal
- Does the condo board have to approve the work?
- For floor coating, almost always. We provide the scope description, liability insurance certificate and our RBQ licence number (8250-9969-46), which is usually everything the property manager asks for.
- Can it go straight onto the concrete slab?
- Yes, and it's the ideal substrate. We lightly grind, prime, then apply the microcement coats. A sound slab needs less preparation than tile, so the quote often comes in lower.
- Is there a price break for large areas?
- Yes. Past 1,000 sq ft we come off the rate card and build custom volume pricing. Plenty of condos in this area clear that threshold once you count the kitchen, living area and hallways.
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