Basics of Concrete Overlay

If you are a do-it-yourselfer planning to undertake a concrete overlay project to fix problems with your concrete surfaces, you're in luck. When it comes to effective, long-lasting repair, complete concrete overlay systems are available to get the beginner started quickly and at significantly lower costs compared to total concrete replacement. Concrete Solutions has products that are appropriate for everyone from the private home user to the professional contractor with far-reaching public projects on their agenda.

Learn about: Concrete Overlay Repair

For the home user on their first concrete overlay project, it is important to keep in mind a few key features of your overlay materials to make your repairs both attractive and durable:

Stones mixed in with the concrete mix should be no greater than a third of the overlay thickness (1 inch thick=1/3 inch stone diameters).
Do the work on cool, overcast days and out of the wind.
Be diligent about the cleanliness of the existing slab; brush away any loose sand or dust.
Dampen the cleaned surface slightly before applying overlay.
Use cement paint (water and cement, mixed to the consistency of paint) on the old surface before applying the overlay.
Finish the project with a curing compound to prevent rapid moisture loss and proper curing.

Following this advice will help ensure that the new layer of concrete is as strong and attractive as you can make it. It also helps to start with the highest quality materials possible, from a company that can provide you with the service you need get started on the right foot.

Talk to the pros at Concrete Solutions about our overlay products, which include high-quality, complete systems and a level of customer care unrivaled in the industry. We cater to a number of professional contractors, distributors and other professionals, and can also provide individuals with a superior level of service.

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