How to Fix Concrete Overlays

Using Microtoppings and Stencils to Rejuvenate Ugly Concrete

I have a poured concrete walkway that is sound but worn and ugly. I have gotten quotes for overlaying it with brick or flagstone, but both will raise the level of the walkway too high (people will trip) and they cost too much.

Leveling Concrete Floors with a Colored Overlay

My wife and I are building a home on St. Croix, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The floor was poured some time ago, and is rough and uneven. We plan on mixing concrete slurry to level the floor. Is there a pigment we could mix in with it to color the floor?

Overlays over Wood Surfaces

We have experience resurfacing concrete with microtoppings and polymer overlays, and we are now just starting to do this process over wood—either interior floors or upper-level patios that do not have enough clearance for concrete. What is the best practice for this process?

To Overlay or Not to Overlay

I am getting ready to resurface concrete in front of two double garage entries. I have been told to have the concrete resurfaced with an acrylic overlay. But I have an estimate from a contractor to resurface using a cement-based overlay.

Concrete Coloring Techniques for Tinted Overlays

I have not had much success tinting overlays on site with tint packs. What is the best way to tint overlays to ensure color consistency?

Fixing Cracks before Overlay Application

What is the best method for fixing cracks in concrete prior to applying a decorative overlay?

How to Fix Shrinkage Cracking in Concrete Overlays

Why did this integrally colored stampable overlay crack so drastically? It was applied at 8 a.m. on a hot July day. The air temperature was 85 F, but the surface temperature was over 100 F.

Fixing White Streaks in Concrete Overlays

I used an 18%-solids water-based acrylic sealer on an interior stained microtopping. Certain areas of the floor remained white and hazy. Why did this happen, and how do I fix it?

Smooth Finish Overlays Installed over Broom Finished Concrete

I have broom-finished concrete and want to acid stain it. All the acid-stained floors I have seen, and like, are smooth with hard-troweled finishes. Is there anything I can do to change my broom finish to a smooth finish so the stain will look better?

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