#OVERLAY CONCRETE PRO#
#OVERLAY CONCRETE CRACK#

Self-leveling overlay (including polishable) - 1/4' up to 2'.Self-leveling underlayment - 1/8' up to 2'.Resurfacing a concrete walk, driveway, patio, or pool deck - 1/8' - 3/8' (includes stampable).Resurfacing an interior concrete floor - 1/16' - 1/8'.The thickness of a concrete overlay will vary for these applications: This is more likely to happen on 1/4' thick and thicker overlays.

#OVERLAY CONCRETE CRACK#

If a concrete overlay cures too fast (like being in the hot sun) it could crack from rapid curing. Some concrete overlays have to be kept damp as they cure so they don't cure too fast. If the existing concrete you're about to overlay is still moving (settling or heaving) then the new concrete overlay will most likely crack right over the repaired cracks. In most cases if the sub-base prep is done correctly and any damaged concrete is repaired properly then the concrete overlay will not crack.Īny existing cracks in the concrete have to be fixed like this or there's a chance the repaired crack could transfer up through the overlay.

Spray Mix - Used for smooth finishes, knockdown finish, stenciling, and texture coats.

Stamp Mix- Used for stamped concrete finished surfaces.

#OVERLAY CONCRETE PRO#

Pro Micro-Top - A micro-thin concrete resurfacer for most any concrete surface, can be colored and stained.

Flat Top - Can be used as a self leveling underlayment mix, concrete repair, and resurfacing.

Trowel mix - Used for overlay applications like broom finish and skip trowel finish.

what can i use for concrete overlay?ĭ has a very user friendly line of concrete overlay bag mixes. These prices include both labor and materials. Smooth and broom finishes will generally run $5 - $10 dollars per square foot and stamped overlays can run between $10 - $20 dollars per square foot. Labor prices will vary depending on the amount of prep, repair, and type of overlay finish you're going after. bag of self-leveling overlay mix is about $30.00 and covers 50 square feet at 1/8' thick. bag, it covers 48 square feet at 1/8' thick.Ī 50 lb. The 1/8' - 3/8' bag of concrete overlay is about $36.00 per 50 lb. bag, and will cover 300 - 500 square feet. There's other overlay material used just for deep repairs and others used for getting a polished concrete floor look.Īt a bag of micro-topping concrete overlay is about $80.00 per 37 lb. There's overlays made for resurfacing 1/8' to 3/8' for broom finish and there's overlays for stamped concrete appearances. There's concrete overlays for very thin micro-topping finishes of 1/16' or less, most of the time this is used to get a smooth appearance. When you look at the cost of concrete overlay material, it's going to depend on what your using it for. Trowel mix can be used for driveways, pool decks, sidewalks, and patios. The next day I applied a concrete sealer to protect it and done.

It's applied at 1/8' thick and one bag covers 50 square feet.Īfter it cured we applied a clear concrete sealer to finish and protect the floor. We used a bag mix self leveling overlay called FLAT TOP to solve this problem.įlat Top is a polymer modified concrete overlay designed to resurface concrete floors just like this one. The concrete floor was stained & damaged and the owner wanted a brand new surface that was easier to clean. In the picture below, we're using a self-leveling concrete overlay that's about 1/8' thick to resurface an existing concrete floor.

Making it easy to give just about any concrete surface a brand new appearance at a much lower cost than removing and re-pouring new concrete.

They can be finished smooth, broom finished, or even colored & stamped.Īpplication is done with a trowel, squeegee, or a gauge rake & smoother. Overlays can be applied from feather edge up to 1 inch thick in some cases. A concrete overlay can give your old, worn, or damaged concrete a brand new look.

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