Decorative concrete overlays are the newest generation of the decorative concrete innovation.\u00a0 They not only allow us to overlay old concrete sidewalks and driveways, but also allow us to work in all 3 dimensions by going vertical.\u00a0 The advancement in polymer development has created stronger overlays that create stronger bonds to their base.\u00a0 Some clients have seen poor overlay projects that have spalled and peeled off the base surface and think that overlays are not permanent.\u00a0 This is not the case.\u00a0 The use of overlays requires extensive training and knowledge of the process.\u00a0 The most commonly made mistakes are shortcuts made in the base preparation prior to the overlay installation.\u00a0 If this is not done properly, it will inevitably result in a bond failure between the base and overlay.\u00a0 The innovations in the concrete overlays over the last several years have produced products that allow us to create the look of natural materials such as stone, but with a more custom look that cannot be feasibly be achieved with real stone.\u00a0 The work that can be produced with these products is nothing short of artistry.\u00a0 It is very similar to faux finish painting.<\/p>\n

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