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Turn Your Cracked Concrete into a Beautiful Floor

Length - 03:18

Unfortunately, not all existing concrete is a suitable candidate for a decorative overlay. Harris explains the difference between minor flaws that can be successfully covered by an overlay, and major flaws such as wide structural cracks and severe spalling that will require more drastic repair measures. He also shows examples of how to address minor cracks and joints in existing concrete and discusses how you can even "accentuate" cracks and color inconsistencies using stain, to achieve a distressed or rustic look.

For more information, read Concrete Restoration and Resurfacing.