Concrete Overlays & Toppings

Overlays and toppings typically range from 1/16- to 3/4- inch deep and are applied to structurally sound concrete slabs to improve aesthetics, protect surfaces and extend life in lieu of ripping out and replacing existing slabs. There are several types of overlays including spray applied, troweled on, self-leveling, stamped and microtoppings.

Nick Dancer Exhibits a Passion for Concrete

Concrete Coatings Featured Contractor Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 17 No. 6 - August/September 2017 by Jacqueline Valle Comments are Disabled

As is the story with most contractors, starting a concrete business isn’t always a straight path. For Nick Dancer of Fort Wayne, Indiana, life threw a lot of obstacles in his way but it never squelched his passion.

Aurora Epoxy Dust for Metallic Look from McKinnon Materials Inc.

Concrete Coatings Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 11 No. 7 - October 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Pearlescent metallic effects are the latest hot trend in epoxies, and Aurora Epoxy Dust from McKinnon Materials Inc. is the most recent product to join the 3-D party.

Aurora Epoxy Dust is a powdered “nanopigment” that can be mixed into 100 percent solids epoxy. It is available in 12 standard colors.

Weather Affects Set Time of Stamped Concrete Overlays

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 17 No. 4 - May/June 2017 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

When working with stamped concrete overlays, experts caution you to keep your eye on weather and temperature conditions

Stamped Concrete Overlays Easier to Install, Less Costly than Conventional Way

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 17 No. 4 - May/June 2017 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

If a concrete foundation is in good shape, it’s less costly and less labor intensive to install a concrete overlay and stamp it than to start from scratch with a new concrete slab.

Tile Finish for Resurfaced Concrete Floors

Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 9 No. 3 - May 2009 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

For your next resurfacing project, try this crisp, clean tile design

Pigment Peculiarities

Concrete Placing Concrete Overlays & Toppings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 2 - February/March 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Any time you’re dealing with integral color, the key to success is getting a nice, even distribution of pigment. The key to that, in turn, is managing the water-to-cement ratio in your mix.

Hot Trends: Concrete Repair & Restoration

Concrete Repair & Restoration Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 12 No. 6 - August/September 2012 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

Are you in decorative concrete and looking for more work? I bet you are, and if so, I have some good news. Let’s listen to Dan’s auto repair business.

Low Maintenance Overlay Product That Contains Flecks of Real Marble

Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 8 No. 6 - September/October 2008 by Kellie K. Speed Comments are Disabled

Imagine an overlay product that contains beautiful flecks of marble and at the same time can be easily matched to any color and is low-maintenance. That’s exactly what the folks at MarbleCrete Mix Inc. had in mind when they produced their signature product nearly two years ago.

Super Overlay System

Recipes Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 8 No. 3 - May 2008 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

This recipe by Super-Krete will achieve a unique and classy look. Follow the step by step process outlined here to find success.

Sundek Recognizes 42 Concrete Projects in 2017

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Events & Recognition Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 17 No. 6 - August/September 2017 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

A total of 42 awards were presented at the 2017 Sundek Awards Banquet during the company’s 33rd annual convention in Hilton Fort Worth earlier this year.