Floor Overlays
There are many different concrete overlay systems on the market, and all products have a different lifespan depending on the quality of the product, quality of the sealer and the skill of the tradesman applying the concrete overlay. It’s important to note that an overlay system is only as good as the substrate it’s being applied over, which means that if there is alot of movement throughout your concrete slab, this can transfer through to your concrete overlay by way of hairline cracks.
A concrete overlay system should be purchased or installed by a professional installer to ensure it’s a quality product that will last a lifetime. Concrete overlay systems usually consist of sand, cement, liquid polymer and colour pigment. These products are all mixed together and hand trowelled over your existing concrete slab at a minimal thickness (usually 3mm thick)
Why Floor Overlays?
Concrete overlays are not as strong as a concrete slab, as they are a thin coating, however you can get concrete overlays on the market that are very durable and suitable for internal, external, foot traffic and vehicular traffic. This also comes down to the sealer that is used to seal the concrete overlay system. Alternative Surfaces use an industrial strength sealer called ‘Satin Stone’ which is water-based and used for residential and commercial applications.
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