Concrete overlay product is a color integrated, modified acrylic cement product made of Portland cement, silica sand and a modified acrylic resin for its bonding agent.

We generally apply our systems on old concrete between 3/32" to 1/8". Overlays systems are thin layered cements which depend on adhesion through the use of modified acrylics.

Our systems achieve a look, texture and color of any type stone or look you require. A base coat is applied that fixes any imperfections in the original concrete. A design is then laid over it and a hopper gun shoots on a textured layer over that. A final clear coat is put over the system that is nonporous and protects it as well as makes it very easy to maintain. Mold, mildew, motor oil, etc. can be sprayed off with a regular garden hose. Common detergents can be used to remove tough or repetitive latencies.??Visit our Photo Gallery to see some examples!

We have a variety of standard colors to choose from. However, we can custom produce endless color possibilities.

An average job will take 1 to 2 days. Larger, more complex jobs may take longer. Clean foot traffic is usually allowed the same day or following day.

No, the pool should be full. If the pool were empty, the product and dust would stain the plaster. Full, any small amount of overspray can be dealt with by allowing the overspray to settle to the bottom, shutting off the filter, then pumping the material to waste and bypassing all filters is recommended.

All existing control joints should remain in the surface to allow for expansion and contraction of the original concrete. They are not coated and are masked off. We can, however, work to insure these joints match the rest of the look of the surfaces.

Here is how cementious overlay product compare to other coatings as far as heat retention:
 
10-40 degrees cooler than concrete
30%-40% cooler than epoxy stone
50% cooler than vinyl or urethane
40%-50% cooler than wood decks
Up to 40% cooler than carpet
50%-60% cooler than terrazzo
40%-50% cooler than tile
20%-30% cooler than brick

No. Kool Deck® is a product that must be applied to freshly poured concrete within 5 hours in order to bond. Our systems can be applied to new or old concrete. In addition, Our systems are a two to three-coat system and are sealed with a finish coat, which makes it impervious to staining. Whereas Kool Deck® is a very porous, non-flexible product, that has a minimal life expectancy.

No, the sealer we apply to our system is not affected by most chemicals.

No/Yes, not dramatically, the product will fade as everything does in the sun, but a quick easy new seal coat will bring it back to almost original for years and years.

We can generally improve drainage; however, the degree of success is contingent upon the pitch of the concrete adjacent to the low spot. The low spot will have to be looked at and determined by us; the success of each situation.

Cracks are ground out with a cup grinder to produce a "V". A two-part epoxy with a chopped fiberglass filament is then introduced into the crack and will re-bond the crack.

Though we do everything possible to treat cracks and do eliminate 90% of them, it is possible they may reoccur. If they do, it is usually in the form of a hairline, which is not objectionable as it is largely hidden in the texture. However, if a crack becomes too objectionable, it is easy to repair. Proper placement of tension cuts greatly reduces the chance of the crack returning. Check cracking is a natural phenomenon whichoccurs in rock, dried-out mud flats, paint, and concrete and in ceramic coatings. Cracks in the concrete may be structural or surface cracks. Surface cracks are generally less than a few millimeters wide and deep. These are often called hairline or check cracks and may consist of single, thin cracks, or cracks in a craze/map-like pattern. A small number of surface or shrinkage cracks is common and does not usually cause any problems. Surface cracks can be caused by freezing and thawing, poor construction practices, and alkali-aggregate reactivity. Alkali-aggregate reactivity occurs when the aggregate reacts with the cement causing crazing or check cracks. Structural cracks in the concrete are usually larger than .1/8 inch in width. They extend deeper into the concrete and may extend all the way through a wall, slab, or other structural member. Structural cracks are often caused by settlement of the fill material supporting the concrete structure, or by loss of the fill support due to erosion. The structural cracks may worsen in severity due to the forces of weathering.

The material is repairable to its original state. We service and keep records of all jobs so they can be repaired.

Yes, though it generally will need to be scarified or sandblasted to remove the paint enough to where our product will bond with the original concrete.

Yes, they can be applied to concrete steps including risers and treads.

Yes, however, multiple spray coats are needed to reduce rebound, or waste.

Acrylic decking has been in use since the early 70's. 

Yes, sometimes easlily - sometimes not!

The cost of the overlays is normally 20%-25% less than the cost of removing cement and pouring new and is much better looking and much easier to maintain than the original cement.

The price depends on a number of factors, such as the condition of the original concrete, the patterns chosen, etc. We have different methods to accommodate most budgets.

Usually, normal washing with a hose is all that is needed. For stubborn stains, a brush with laundry detergent is all that is needed.

Most of our systems are harder than concrete or equal. Most concrete has a compressive strength of 2000-2500 psi rating. Our cementious overlays has a 7000 psi rating.