Decorative cement finishes span everything from a simple coloured floor coating to a diamond-polished terrazzo surface, and the cost gap between those two is significant. If you've searched for "Cemcrete price per square metre" and found conflicting numbers, here's why — and what actually determines what your project will cost.
1. Which Product You're Specifying
A thin-film coating like CreteCote costs less to supply and apply than a resurfacing system like RenoCrete, which in turn costs less than a specialist finish like diamond-polished Terrazzo. Each product has a different material cost, application method, and labour time — comparing prices across product types isn't comparing like for like.
2. Substrate Condition
A sound, correctly prepared concrete slab or plastered wall is the cheapest starting point. Cracked, contaminated, or structurally compromised substrates need repair or resurfacing work before a decorative coating can go on — this preparation is frequently a bigger cost driver than the decorative finish itself.
3. Floor vs Wall vs Specialist Application
Wall coatings like CemCote Skimmed are generally more straightforward to apply than floor systems, which need to withstand foot traffic and are subject to sealing requirements. Specialist applications — pool finishes, countertops, terrazzo — require experienced applicators and cost more accordingly.
4. Area and Lead Time
Larger, continuous areas are typically more cost-effective per square metre than small or broken-up spaces. Some products, like SatinCrete, are made to order with a minimum order quantity — plan for lead time as well as cost when specifying these.
5. Sealing and Finish
Sealing is a required part of most decorative cement floor systems, not an optional extra — it protects the finish and affects the final look (matt, satin, or semi-gloss). Custom colours and decorative effects also add to material cost compared to standard colour options.
Why We Don't Quote a Fixed Price Online
Because these factors vary so much between projects, a generic "per square metre" figure isn't a reliable guide to what your project will cost. We provide a written quotation in Botswana Pula once we understand the substrate, area, and product you're after, with scope, exclusions, and payment terms clearly set out.
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