A decorative concrete overlay is only as good as the surface it is applied to. Use proper surface preparation to ensure a successful finished product. The most essential step to ensure a ...

Use low-permeability concrete, which will help prevent spalling by reducing the amount of water a surface can absorb.

If a contractor cuts new joints into the overlay but covers the old joints the concrete will still move in those spots resulting in the problems mentioned above. Contractors have a few options ...