What is available in concrete resurfacing?

Source:www.stonediamondtool.com Date:2021/4/29 Read:203

Concrete resurfacing is available in a wide range of colours, designs and textures, meaning if you fancy a change, you are free to do so. Options include sandstone, granite, brick and paved finishes. You could also use colour to create warmth or an aged look and can create a stamped concrete look.

Are there any restrictions?

Pre-existing coatings should be ground off prior to resurfacing the concrete, as the coatings compatibility could affect the adhesion.

While small cracks can be covered during resurfacing, larger cracks will need to be repaired before any resurfacing is done.  An epoxy and silica sand mix is usually used for repairing small to medium cracks. Whilst repairing cracks there are no guarantees. If the concrete moves and re-cracks then so will your concrete resurfacing. If any structural damage has been done to your concrete, such as underlying soil movement, resurfacing will not solve the problem.

Importantly, always make sure you have a sound foundation for your concrete resurfacing work. As many who have tried to resurface on their own have learned, if the base concrete is dusty, flaky, weak and/or chalky, the coatings might simply lift off. If this is the case, additional preparation needs to be taken to grind the cement laitance off the top so you have a solid foundation to work with.