Are your concrete surfaces looking old, worn or dirty? Whether you have concrete surfaces indoors or outdoors that are in need of refreshing, the look of dull concrete can affect the overall aesthetics of any home and irritate homeowners to no end. Many people will decide to rip out the concrete and have it completely redone from start to finish, or they will buy concrete mix and try to pour it on top of the old surface. The first option of starting fresh is not a bad idea, but it is completely unnecessary. The second option of pouring new concrete on top of old concrete is a very bad one. This doesn’t work as well as you would expect it to, because concrete does not contain bonding agents and it will not adhere to the surface beneath it. This results in crumbling and an even bigger headache for the homeowner. This is where concrete resurfacing comes in. What is concrete resurfacing? Simply put it’s a thin cement based overlay with special bonding agents that is poured over existing concrete. Here’s a quick guide that will fill you in on all the benefits of concrete resurfacing.
1. It’s Economical & Doesn’t Break Your Bank Account
In comparison to other solutions that fix worn out and cracked concrete, resurfacing is very cost efficient. The overall cost can be up to three times less than ripping up and replacingold concrete. You save money on the cost of materials and labor while still achieving the look of a brand new surface. Concrete resurfacing can also be used to repair old surfaces as well as hide damage, so you get more for your money. Whether you need a garage floor, basement floor, patio, deck or pool coated, concrete resurfacing saves you time, money and it leaves your surface looking brand new!
2. It’s Easy to Apply & Saves Time
Resurfacing products are self-leveling, which means that there isn’t an extensive amount of work necessary to create a smooth and level surface. The main thing that needs to be done is to make sure that the resurfacing product is spread around the entire surface. Instead of spending time and money on trying to repair cracked concrete or ripping out an old surface and having it re-poured consider concrete resurfacing, which upgrades the look and hides any prior imperfections or cracks.
3. It Allows for Different Designs & Colors for more Aesthetically Pleasing Finishes
Do you want a marble floor without paying the price of actual marble? Or maybe you prefer sandstone, brick, granite, or a specific color? The beauty of concrete resurfacing is that it can be tinted with special colorants or stamped with patterns or finishes. This allows you to customize your concrete floors and achieve the design and ambiance you’re specifically looking for without paying the price of the expensive materials.
4. Increases Resilience to Future Wear & Tear
The materials used in concrete resurfacing are very durable and some can even be stain resistant. Triad’s heavy-duty epoxy-based systems not only upgrade the look of the floor you are resurfacing, but they also increase resiliency to stains, tire marks and hide minor imperfections. One of the best things about concrete resurfacing is that your new surface has the potential to last much longer than your existing concrete surface did.
5. It Can Increase the Value of Your Home
The benefits of concrete resurfacing go above and beyond the basic idea of upgrading a floor. It becomes an investment for the home, because it fixes cracked, damaged and worn out floors to make them look brand new while adding a customized design aspect, which in turn increases the value of the home. Concrete resurfacing is also often sealed and has the potential to last longer since it protects from daily wear and tear. You can even add non-slip coatings to your new floor so that it is safe to walk on regardless of how wet it gets.
If you are considering fixing or replacing your concrete floors don’t rush into any final decisions before thoroughly researching all your options. Maybe tearing up your old concrete really is the best option, but chances are that concrete resurfacing will be able to repair and completely renovate your surfaces efficiently at a lower price. Triad Waterproofing offers a variety of colors and concrete coatings to choose from for your resurfacing needs and we also offer waterproofing for a completely dry and warm home. Contact us for a free estimate or for more information and check out our website to familiarize yourself with our other services!