When to Use Concrete Overlays

Concrete overlays are used to rejuvenate old concrete. It can make concrete more functional and beautiful. 

Here is some of the most common application of concrete overlays:

• Add color, pattern, and texture to an existing concrete surface. Concrete overlays are commonly installed in pool decks, patios, and driveways.
• Make uneven concrete level and smooth.
• Eliminate the need to remove old concrete and install a new one.
• Preserve an existing concrete surface.

Installing a concrete overlay is like adding a new layer of concrete to an existing worn out concrete surface to enhance its aesthetic appeal. Some homeowners also opt to install a concrete overlay even if the existing concrete surface is still not worn out for decorative purposes.

Types of Concrete Overlays

Concrete surfaces overtime will show some form of imperfections such as discolorations, cracks, and pop outs. Of course, you can opt to repair these imperfections but they often are unattractive and noticeable.

Concrete overlays will give your concrete surface a facelift that is lower in cost than removing and replacing it.

Stained Concrete Overlay

Stained Concrete overlays are commonly used in commercial applications. A thin polymer overlay is first applied on top of an existing concrete surface. The concrete slab is then chemically stained with one or multiple colors to produce an attractive and natural looking concrete surface.

Stamped Concrete Overlay

This involves the addition of stamped imprints over the overlay. The imprints can mimic the look of marble, stone, brick, tile, slate or wood on concrete. Stamped Concrete overlays are often installed in driveways, patios, and walkways. Many homeowners also used stamped concrete overlays in interior concrete surfaces.

Sprayed Concrete Overlay

This process involves spraying a finish into the concrete surface. Spayed concrete overlays have a smooth finish. You can also opt to add a textured surface to make the new concrete surface slip resistant. This type of concrete overlay is often installed in pool decks.

Preparing Concrete for Overlays

The result of Concrete overlay installation services depends on the condition of the existing concrete surface. Weak, crumbling, scaling and dirty concrete surface will not have a successful concrete overlay installation.

To have a successful concrete overlay application all loose materials in the concrete surface should be removed by pressure washing. For more worn out concrete surfaces grinding, shot-blasting or scarifying need to be done.

Overlays are not meant to repair cracks on the existing concrete surface because it will just show up on the new concrete surface. Cracks on the concrete surface should first repair prior to the application of concrete overlays.

The possibilities of concrete overlays giving your existing concrete surfaces a complete makeover are limitless. Resurfacing worn out and the drab concrete surface is its practical function. Transforming concrete into a decorative surface provides amazing results.

Concrete overlays are best installed by professional contractors so you can achieve the decorative look you have envisioned for your concrete surface.

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