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What is it?
The ultimate cover up for plain, old or unsightly concrete. A decorative concrete overlay system designed to transform ordinary concrete into bold and exciting textured surfaces offering an array of patterns to enhance any decor or hardscape.
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Available in a wide array of colors and patterns, a concrete overlay is ideal for a host of residential and commercial applications from driveways, sidewalks, and walkways, to patios, entryways and pool decks, or wherever a beautiful and highly durable surface is desired.
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The unique chemistry of the overlay material creates an incredibly durable system with a surface strength twice that of regular concrete. It is low maintenance, and resistant to staining and mildew.
Concrete overlays, consisting of a proprietary blend of cements, various aggregates and polymer resins, were introduced over 20 years ago. The purpose of adding a polymer resin to the cement and aggregate is to greatly increase the performance characteristics and versatility of conventional cements, mortars and concrete materials. Unlike conventional cement and concrete mixes, polymer cement overlays can be applied thinly or thickly without fear of delamination or typical product failure. In addition, polymer cement overlays are much more resistant to damage from salt, petrochemicals, UV, harsh weather conditions and traffic wearing.
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Originally intended for use as a thin surface restoration material for concrete substrates, polymer cement overlays were introduced into the architectural concrete and commercial flooring industries in the early 80s. Subsequently, its use in these industries has become standard. Polymer cement overlays are regarded as economical in providing long term, durable renovation without the need for costly and continuous repairs associated with deteriorating concrete surfaces.
Polymer cement overlays are used for interior and exterior applications ranging from:
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Skim coat/broom finish concrete resurfacing – Restore and protect damaged, pitted, flaking and stained concrete back to the look of a new concrete surface.
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Concrete regrading & leveling – Repair and level concrete surfaces that have settled.
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Existing substrate redecorating and renovating – Alter the appearance of existing concrete substrates through applying "thin stamped" or "thin stained" overlays, creating new textures, colors and designs. For use on commercial or resident pool deck, this frequently takes the form of "splatter textures" or "knockdowns," in which polymer cement is applied to the existing concrete substrate in a moderately textured finish (average of 1/8” thickness) in various patterns. Often, the texture is knocked down with a trowel to slightly modify the appearance and feel of the finished application.