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Concrete Restoration and Resurfacing

Do you have worn, discolored concrete in need of an extreme makeover? By covering concrete with an overlay, you can fix concrete, restore it to like-new condition or completely transform its appearance

By Anne Balogh, Concrete Network Columnist

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Concrete is highly prized for its durability and endurance. But even the best concrete can end up looking old and frazzled after years of exposure to weather and traffic, showing its age in the form of cracks, discoloration, pop outs and other surface imperfections.

What you can do with an overlay

Getting concrete ready for resurfacing

Comparing types of overlay systems

How to protect and maintain resurfaced concrete

Five factors to consider when choosing a resurfacing system

While repairing concrete can help fix some of these flaws, the repairs themselves can be noticeable and unattractive. It's no wonder, then, that many homeowners think their only recourse for improving the look of unsightly concrete is to rip it out and replace it. But if the concrete is in perfectly good condition otherwise, why retire it early when you can give it a complete facelift with a decorative overlay?

Resurfacing or fixing concrete with an overlay, or topping, is perfect for rejuvenating geriatric concrete, from covering up ugly flaws and discoloration with a fresh, flawless surface to completely upgrading its look by adding color, pattern and texture. What's more, overlays can be as durable or even stronger than the concrete they are bonded to, providing many years of improved aesthetics.

Before you read any further, though, it's important to be aware that not all existing concrete can be resurfaced. The underlying base for an overlay must be sound. If your concrete is heaving, has severe cracks, is spalling due to damage from deicing salts and freeze-thaw cycles, or resting on unstable soil, resurfacing will not solve your problems. This is when total replacement will be your best option. (See Is it worth fixing?)

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