ther with a powdered polymer. All you need to add is water. It's important to pay close attention while mixing the overlay, and measure everything carefully. If mixed properly, a good overlay blend can be spread as thin as 1/32-inch, or even textured, sprayed or troweled.

Also, be aware that weather, the environment and other variables can affect the blend's workability and the setting process. Still, if you're looking to have a decorative appe

Although it seems as if decorative concrete overlays have been around for a long time, in fact the construction industry only first started using concrete overlays around twenty years ago. Initially they were used in existing concrete surfaces to repair cracks and other damage. Over the last twenty years, however, things have changed. Many people are now choosing to use decorative concrete overlays to liven up their concrete, both inside and outside, and in residential and commercial buildings. They're used on counter tops, floors, driveways and more, and concrete has been transformed.

Overlays are used in a similar way to paint, and they add a new and fresh look when they are applied. Although mostly used on concrete surfaces, concrete overlay can be used on wood substrates. Generally overlay is used when the existing concrete is a poor candidate for decorative concrete coloring or staining. An overlay gives the surface a fresh, smooth look, and is perfect for delivering consistent, clean color and appeal. Using an overlay can also make it unnecessary to remove an existing slab, so it's a much cheaper and easier option.

Most overlays are made from a mixture of cement, aggregates and polymer resins. The resins help to make the overlay more flexible, and also more resistant to scratching and compression. This helps to reduce the incidence of chipping, cracking, water discoloration, freeze-thaw damage and scuffing.

Many contractors make their own overlays, whilst others buy proprietary systems from overlay manufacturers, including Bomanite, Elite Crete and Ardex. It's also possible to buy the resin or polymer from the manufacturer, along with recommendations for mixing it with pigment and sand cement for a good finish. Most, however, simply offer pre-colored bags of mix, together with a powdered polymer. All you need to add is water. It's important to pay close attention while mixing the overlay, and measure everything carefully. If mixed properly, a good overlay blend can be spread as thin as 1/32-inch, or even textured, sprayed or troweled.

Also, be aware that weather, the environment and other variables can affect the blend's workability and the setting process. Still, if you're looking to have a decorative appea

and in residential and commercial buildings. They're used on counter tops, floors, driveways and more, and concrete has been transformed.

Overlays are used in a similar way to paint, and they add a new and fresh look when they are applied. Although mostly used on concrete surfaces, concrete overlay can be used on wood substrates. Generally overlay is used when the existing concrete is a poor candidate for decorative concrete coloring or staining. An overlay gives the surface a fresh, smooth look, and is perfect for delivering consistent, clean color and appeal. Using an overlay can also make it unnecessary to remove an existing slab, so it's a much cheaper and easier option.

Most overlays are made from a mixture of cement, aggregates and polymer resins. The resins help to make the overlay more flexible, and also more resistant to scratching and compression. This helps to reduce the incidence of chipping, cracking, water discoloration, freeze-thaw damage and scuffing.

Many contractors make their own overlays, whilst others buy proprietary systems from overlay manufacturers, including Bomanite, Elite Crete and Ardex. It's also possible to buy the resin or polymer from the manufacturer, along with recommendations for mixing it with pigment and sand cement for a good finish. Most, however, simply offer pre-colored bags of mix, together with a powdered polymer. All you need to add is water. It's important to pay close attention while mixing the overlay, and measure everything carefully. If mixed properly, a good overlay blend can be spread as thin as 1/32-inch, or even textured, sprayed or troweled.

Also, be aware that weather, the environment and other variables can affect the blend's workability and the setting process. Still, if you're looking to have a decorative appe

An overlay gives the surface a fresh, smooth look, and is perfect for delivering consistent, clean color and appeal. Using an overlay can also make it unnecessary to remove an existing slab, so it's a much cheaper and easier option.

Most overlays are made from a mixture of cement, aggregates and polymer resins. The resins help to make the overlay more flexible, and also more resistant to scratching and compression. This helps to reduce the incidence of chipping, cracking, water discoloration, freeze-thaw damage and scuffing.

Many contractors make their own overlays, whilst others buy proprietary systems from overlay manufacturers, including Bomanite, Elite Crete and Ardex. It's also possible to buy the resin or polymer from the manufacturer, along with recommendations for mixing it with pigment and sand cement for a good finish. Most, however, simply offer pre-colored bags of mix, together with a powdered polymer. All you need to add is water. It's important to pay close attention while mixing the overlay, and measure everything carefully. If mixed properly, a good overlay blend can be spread as thin as 1/32-inch, or even textured, sprayed or troweled.

Also, be aware that weather, the environment and other variables can affect the blend's workability and the setting process. Still, if you're looking to have a decorative appe

idence of chipping, cracking, water discoloration, freeze-thaw damage and scuffing.

Many contractors make their own overlays, whilst others buy proprietary systems from overlay manufacturers, including Bomanite, Elite Crete and Ardex. It's also possible to buy the resin or polymer from the manufacturer, along with recommendations for mixing it with pigment and sand cement for a good finish. Most, however, simply offer pre-colored bags of mix, together with a powdered polymer. All you need to add is water. It's important to pay close attention while mixing the overlay, and measure everything carefully. If mixed properly, a good overlay blend can be spread as thin as 1/32-inch, or even textured, sprayed or troweled.

Also, be aware that weather, the environment and other variables can affect the blend's workability and the setting process. Still, if you're looking to have a decorative appe

ther with a powdered polymer. All you need to add is water. It's important to pay close attention while mixing the overlay, and measure everything carefully. If mixed properly, a good overlay blend can be spread as thin as 1/32-inch, or even textured, sprayed or troweled.

Also, be aware that weather, the environment and other variables can affect the blend's workability and the setting process. Still, if you're looking to have a decorative appeal to concrete around your home or workplace, concrete overlays are a great place to start.