Concrete Overlays

If you’re dreaming of decorative concrete but wondering what to do about a damaged or ugly nightmare of a slab, don’t worry. Engineered cements are available today that provide a thin, permanent topping on your current floor. The result is a pristine new surface that is ready for any and all decorative treatments, from coloring to scoring to polishing. Overlays are also the perfect fix for the problems of outdoor concrete as well:  weathering, cracking, spalling, discoloration, etc. Concrete overlays can be used on non-floor applications, too (see our ‘Fireplaces’ section for example).

This concrete overlay replaced various older flooring throughout all downstairs rooms. The unstable concrete fill in the sun room was removed and re-poured prior to the overlay installation.

All 1,500 square feet of downstairs flooring in this home was converted to decorative concrete by installing a continuous overlay, replacing carpeting, ceramic tile, sheet vinyl and laminate. Here are some before, during and after photos.

Patio overlay, large block scoring and a light gray-beige color.

Living, dining, bedroom, and entry get an overlay makeover in a pale gray-tan to complement taupe walls and white trim. Here are some ‘after’ and ‘before’ pictures, and a few of the installed but unfinished overlay.

BEFORE & AFTER: A patio overlay eliminates the unwanted previous blue paint without the cost and difficulty of grinding. The result is a marbled, multi-hued cream/tan color complementing the stonework, and now with a light texture appropriate for a poolside surface.

The office floor in this industrial facility had 40 years of carpet replacement over concrete contaminated by black mastic from the original vinyl composition tile. Various non-functioning drains and electrical outlets were additional issues. This charcoal-gray self-leveling overlay eliminates all of these problems to provide a perfect new floor.

BEFORE & AFTER: One section of this older walkway was replaced and the entire walkway given new life with an exterior overlay. Walkway and new front porch were then stained and sealed. The 'brick' dividers are scored concrete with a contrasting terracotta stain.

This older home got a complete backyard makeover, including an overlay on the patio and steps, and separate pool-adjacent grill area. Colored with matching popular gray on both surfaces, including the sides of the raised patio to provide a complete, integrally colored look.

BEFORE & AFTER: The repairs to this patio included a new, wider step, replacing damaged concrete, and installing an overlay on the repaired flatwork. The patio is scored in a diamond pattern, providing contrast with the overlay. The entire patio was then stained and sealed.

BEFORE & AFTER: An older home remodel, unifying the kitchen/living area. This self-leveling overlay provides a continuous new floor over three problem surfaces: patched and repaired concrete, previously carpeted concrete, and brick pavers. Finished with a modern light gray color and scored in large blocks.

BEFORE & AFTER: Front porch, walkway and approach, given brand new curb appeal with a stained and sealed overlay.

BEFORE & AFTER: A new patio with problem concrete gets an overlay makeover. A custom gray/brown stain, also applied to the separate pads that were poured later.

BEFORE & AFTER: Another exterior repair and overlay. Damaged porch and walkway, repaired, patched, resurfaced, stained and sealed.