Decorative Overlays Dallas TX
Have a concrete slab with many imperfections? try Decorative overlays
Good news, decorative overlays may be a great solution for your concrete floor! Let us turn you plain-jane slab from drab to fab? With today’s decorative overlays, it’s easy to give almost any concrete surface, indoors or out, a complete face-lift and at a much lower cost than removal and replacement. The real challenge is choosing from among the many resurfacing products available and the diverse array of decorative finishes possible. There are multiple options available for achieving any look imaginable with a concrete overlay.
Here’s a primer of the various overlay types available and the decorative options with each. We also give you pointers on how to choose the best system for a particular application. With the many options available, you’re sure to find at least one system that meets your requirements for durability, appearance, maintenance, and cost.
Concrete Overlay
Modern cement-based overlays often use polymer resins mixed with cement and additives to boost durability, wear resistance, and appearance. These polymer-modified overlays can be applied very thin or up to ½ inch without failing, making them ideal for hiding major concrete imperfections. They bond well to existing concrete, resist salt, chemicals, UV, freeze-thaw, and abrasion, and work indoors or outdoors. They can be stained and sealed, and paired with a non-slip sealer additive for better slip resistance.
Micro-Topping, Feather Finish or Smooth Finish Overlay
A smooth overlay finish is ideal for achieving a sleek concrete floor indoors or outdoors, best applied over concrete with minimal imperfections or as a feather-smooth top layer over standard overlays. It’s applied in a thin coat to close pores in rough or porous surfaces and can be acid stained, stained, and sealed for a unique look. For indoor spaces, pairing an acid-stained smooth overlay with a urethane top coat delivers a high-gloss, traffic- and stain-resistant floor.
Spray Deck Overlay Coating
These overlays are a specialized blend meant to be sprayed similar to a wall texture but on concrete. They are perfect for pool or any outdoor concrete surface that requires resistance to foot traffic and the elements.