Monarch Custom Finishes | Luxury Microcement & Venetian Plaster · South Florida
Monarch Custom Finishes
Microcement · Venetian Plaster · South Florida

Seamless surfaces.
Built to outlast trends.

Waterproof, hand-applied microcement floors, walls and showers for South Florida's finest homes. Led personally by a certified craftsman, on every single job.

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ForCrete applicator & trainer
The Microcement Difference

Not a coat of paint.
A permanent surface.

A high-performance architectural finish applied over multiple days and layers, turning ordinary walls and floors into continuous, tactile, waterproof surfaces.

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Seamless & waterproof

No grout lines, no seams. A multi-layer waterproof system engineered for showers, wet rooms and floors, built up by hand over several days so the surface is sealed from the first coat down. Nowhere for water to get behind.

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Over what's already there

Applied straight over existing tile, concrete, drywall or plywood. In most homes that means no demolition, no dumpster and no month of chaos.

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Top of the market

Here at Monarch we install the highest quality materials available, a premium epoxy-based system. It does not shrink as it cures, it carries very high tensile and compression strength, and it is built to still look right in a decade. Premium product, built to last.

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Applied by a master

We are certified ForCrete installers and we train other applicators, and the owner is on the tools for every install. This finish lives or dies on the hand that lays it.

Words From the Owner

Our work is built through carefully constructed layers, each one playing a critical role in the strength, texture and final appearance of the finish.

Michael Daniels, Founder
One surface. Floor, wall, ceiling, no seam anywhere.
See the Transformation

Drag to watch the tile disappear.

No demolition, no new plumbing, no tile torn out. Microcement applied directly over the existing surface.

Before · Existing tile
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After · Microcement

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One seamless surface, designed to flow through the entire room.

From floor to wall to ceiling, every surface can be finished in a color tailored to your space. No grout lines. No visual breaks. Just a continuous, refined finish that is easy to maintain and allows the architecture of the room to take center stage.

Ballpark In 20 Seconds

What would your space cost?

Two taps for an honest range, using the same numbers we would give you on the phone. No email required.

1  What are you finishing?

2  Roughly how big?

These sizes are total surface area, not floor plan. Add up every surface that gets finished: floors, walls and ceilings.

Your ballpark

Included with every project

A 3D rendering of your finished space, and a full design consultation. A $500 value, included at no cost.
Before a trowel touches a wall, we build a 3D model of your room so you can see the exact finish, the exact color and the exact light in your own space. We walk the finish library with you and help you choose. You are not picking from a swatch and hoping.

Book your consultation 30 minutes, no pressure

A ballpark, not a quote. The final number depends on the condition of the existing surface, the finish you choose, and the detail involved. We confirm everything at the site visit before anything is scheduled.

Where It Goes

Almost any surface in the house.

Bathrooms, floors, walls, kitchens, countertops, range hoods, fireplace surrounds and outdoor kitchens.

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Bathrooms
Bathrooms
Walk-in showers
Walk-in showers
Wet rooms
Wet rooms
Vanities and basins
Vanities and basins
Trough basins
Trough basins
Floors, wall to wall
Floors, wall to wall
Kitchen floors
Kitchen floors
Entries and transitions
Entries and transitions
Stairs and landings
Stairs and landings
Kitchens and open plan
Kitchens and open plan
Countertops, backsplashes and hoods
Countertops, backsplashes and hoods
Outdoor kitchens
Outdoor kitchens
Feature walls and niches
Feature walls and niches
Recessed detail
Recessed detail

Some of the photography above shows the ForCrete system, the material we are certified to install and to teach. Monarch’s own completed projects are in Selected Work below.

Selected Work

Real projects. Real South Florida homes.

Every photograph below is a Monarch installation. No stock imagery, no renders.

Outdoor kitchen and bar, finished in microcement
Outdoor kitchen and bar, finished in microcement
Primary bath, wood and microcement
Primary bath, wood and microcement
Guest bath, seamless walls and floor
Guest bath, seamless walls and floor
Full bath, no grout lines anywhere
Full bath, no grout lines anywhere
Frameless shower, seamless surround
Frameless shower, seamless surround
Walk-in shower, frameless glass
Walk-in shower, frameless glass
Curbless pan, integrated bench
Curbless pan, integrated bench
Whole-floor microcement
Whole-floor microcement
Open-plan floor, one continuous surface
Open-plan floor, one continuous surface
Entry and millwork transition
Entry and millwork transition
Hallway, wall-to-wall
Hallway, wall-to-wall
Living space, floor to glass
Living space, floor to glass
Recessed niche, formed and finished
Recessed niche, formed and finished
Shower walls and integrated bench
Shower walls and integrated bench
Floating vanity, built on site
Floating vanity, built on site
Walls, ceiling and floor in one finish
Walls, ceiling and floor in one finish
Monarch crew on site
Monarch crew on site
Sanding between coats
Sanding between coats
Applied straight over existing tile
Applied straight over existing tile
Look Closer

The part photographs never capture.

Hand-troweled depth, soft movement in the color, and a surface that feels like stone but reads like silk.

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Michael Daniels applying microcement on site
Founded by a craftsman

The man who teaches this system leads your project.

Monarch was founded by Michael Daniels, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and one of the first certified ForCrete installers in the country. He trains new applicators for ForCrete Americas, and he leads every Monarch project personally alongside a crew he trained himself.

He lives in Deerfield Beach, works across Miami to Palm Beach, and has traveled as far as North Carolina for the right project. When you call, you talk to him.

Start Your Project
How It Works

From first call to final walkthrough.

STEP 01

Consultation

A short call about your space, the look you want, and a realistic range.

STEP 02

Site visit & estimate

We check the substrate in person, bring the finish library, and prepare a detailed written proposal.

STEP 03

Review & schedule

Review your 3D rendering and the finish boards we bring, approve the exact color, then we slot into your timeline.

STEP 04

Install & seal

A multi-day, multi-layer application, sealed and walked through with you.

How Long It Takes

Days on site, not months.

Microcement goes over what is already there, so there is no demolition phase and no waiting on a tile crew. Here is what a typical job actually looks like on the calendar.

6 to 8 days
A single bathroom

Prep, membrane, body coats, sealer and cure, with the crew in and out on a fixed schedule.

8 to 12 days
Multi-room, or all floors

Several rooms or a full floor plan finished as one continuous surface with no transitions.

2 to 4 weeks
A whole home

Floors, walls, wet areas and detail across the house, sequenced so you can keep living in it.

Walk on it the next dayOnce the final seal is down, the floor takes foot traffic the following day.
Shower in it within 24 hoursWet areas are ready to use a day after the last coat goes on.
Who We Work With

Homeowners and the trade.

We work directly with homeowners and partner with the designers, architects and builders shaping South Florida's best interiors.

Homeowners
Interior Designers
Architects
General Contractors & Builders
Commercial Spaces

Project references from designers, contractors and homeowners are provided on request during your consultation.

In Their Words

The finish people brag about.

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★★★★★

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Common Questions

Before you book.

What does microcement cost?

Every project is custom, so pricing depends on surface area, existing conditions and the finish you select. Bathroom projects begin around $6,000, and most full bathrooms land between $6,000 and $18,000 depending on total surface area. Larger floor, wall and ceiling installations typically run $18 to $24 per square foot of total surface area. That reflects the preparation, premium materials and skilled hand application required for a durable architectural finish. We give you exact numbers after a short consultation.

Can it go over my existing tile?

In most cases, yes. Microcement is applied over existing surfaces like tile, concrete and drywall, which usually means no demolition and no mess. The surface does need to be sound and stable, so we confirm the condition at the site visit before anything is scheduled.

Is it really waterproof?

Yes. The ForCrete system we install is fully waterproof once the primer and layers are in place, which is what makes it suitable for showers, bathrooms and other wet areas. Bathrooms are one of our most common projects.

Will it crack?

The system we install is an epoxy-based microcement, so unlike air-cured products there is no shrinkage as it cures, and it has very high tensile and compression strength. It is one of the most durable finishes available. We can walk you through durability and warranty specifics on your consultation.

How many days will you be in my house?

A single bathroom is typically 6 to 8 days on site. A multi-room project, or all the floors in a home, usually runs 8 to 12 days. A whole home is 2 to 4 weeks. Because the finish goes over the existing surface there is no demolition phase, so the schedule is short and predictable.

How soon can I walk on it, or use the shower?

You can walk on the floor the next day. Showers and wet areas are ready to use within 24 hours of the final coat. We walk you through the surface and the care routine before we leave.

Do I get to see it before you start?

Yes. Every project includes a 3D rendering of your finished space, plus a design consultation where we help you choose the finish and the color. That is a $500 value and it is included at no cost. You approve the look before any material goes down.

Where else can this go besides floors and showers?

Countertops, range hoods, backsplashes, outdoor kitchens, fireplace surrounds, vanities, stairs, ceilings, feature walls, pool decks and patios. If it is a solid, stable surface, it can usually take the finish.

Is the appointment a site visit?

The appointment on the calendar is a phone call with us, about thirty minutes. We will ask about your space and can give you a realistic range on that call. If it looks like a fit, we schedule the in-person site visit from there.

What areas do you serve?

All of South Florida, from Miami up through Palm Beach, including Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach. For the right project we have traveled as far as North Carolina.

Book Your Consultation

See what your space can become.

Pick a time with Monarch. Thirty minutes, no pressure, real answers about your project.

Prefer to talk now? Call or text (561) 288-2474