Concrete
There are 3 options for Concrete Restoration:
- Overlay
- No Overlay
- Removal & Replacement
Option One: Overlay
Overlay has been given many terms/names such as Decorative Concrete, Concrete Overlay, Stamped Concrete Overlay, Skim Coat and Epoxy Flooring. The overlay will permanently cover up surface imperfections on existing concrete. With today’s decorative overlays, it’s easy to give almost any concrete surface, indoors or out, a complete face-lift and at a much lower cost than removal and replacement.
There are multiple options available for achieving any look imaginable with a concrete overlay. Our Concrete Overlays/ Polymer Cement Overlays consist of a proprietary blend of Portland cements, 20 various aggregates and proprietary hybrid polymer resins. Unlike conventional cement and concrete mixes, Concrete Overlays can be applied in layers as thin as a credit card or up to several inches thick without delaminating or failure. The overlay creates a chemical and mechanical bond with the substrate.
Overlays are great for many concrete surfaces, including:
- Garages
- Warehouses
- Basements
- Pools
- Decks
- Patios
- Loading Docks
- Restaurants
- Driveways
- And More!
They adhere well to existing concrete and resist damage from salt, chemicals, UV exposure, freeze-thaw conditions, and abrasion. They are much stronger than regular concrete and are used to resurface existing concrete. Overlays can be created in almost any color, pattern or texture. Sealed which protects them from salts, stains, grease and wear.
Option Two: No Overlay
No Overlay is called Polished Concrete which brings out the natural beauty of a slab without an overlay. Polished concrete is fast becoming the ultimate no-wax flooring material. Thanks to recent advances in polishing equipment and techniques, DaVinci is grinding the concrete floor surfaces, whether new or old to a high-gloss finish that never needs waxes or coatings. A mechanical grinding & polishing process that utilizes industrial diamonds, chemical hardeners and impregnating sealers to level, polish & finally seal the floor creating a beautiful granite-like surface.
Factor in the superior durability and performance of concrete, and it’s no wonder why more retail, restaurants, schools, warehouses, and office facilities are opting for polished concrete flooring as an alternative to marble, granite, tile or linoleum. Even homeowners are catching on to the appeal of these smooth, high-luster floors, which can be stained to replicate the look of polished stone.
Option Three: Removal & Replacement
Removal & Replacement means, money, time and resources. Yes, in some cases this will be your only option because of high deterioration of the concrete slab, poor substrate, poor drainage, incorrect concrete pour, or structural failure.
