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Q: What is the difference between stamped concrete and a decorative concrete overlay?
A: A decorative concrete overlay is just that; it is a highly durable thinset layer of hybrid polymer concrete that overlays an existing patio, floor, foyer, driveway, or sidewalk, whereas stamped concrete is a completely new pour of concrete where a pattern is stamped into the concrete.
Q: What is the difference in cost between decorative concrete overlays and stamped concrete?
A: Decorative concrete overlays are a much more cost effective way to create value and beauty inside or outside of your home. Because the overlay goes over existing concrete there is no expensive tear-out, grading, or excavation.
Q: How durable is a decorative concrete overlay?
A: Generally speaking it has twice the strength of concrete. A concrete mixture designed to yield 3,000 psi (pounds per square inch) will yield over 6,000 psi if modified by an acrylic polymer additive. It will double the strength of any concrete mix design.
Q: What if I have an existing crack in my concrete surface already?
A: Concrete Custom (and our product manufacturers) have developed various systems for repairing and restoring concrete surfaces and structures, including a crack repair system that, collectively, has evolved into a variety of decorative coatings and patterns for pool decks, patios, driveways, garage floors as well as heavy-duty industrial applications for warehouse floors and parking garages. However as a general rule if the crack in your concrete is thicker than a a credit card you may want to consider a stamped concrete option.
Q: What is the decorative concrete overlay made of?
A: Concrete Custom's materials are comprised of a variety of components but the backbone of the system is a Polymer Modified Concrete base that promotes a high bond strength and extreme durability.
Q: What is Polymer Modified Concrete?
A: Polymer Modified Concrete is a concrete mixture (meaning it has cement, sand and aggregate) that has been modified with acrylic polymer additives to give it high strength and exceptional bonding properties.
Q: What can a Decorative Concrete Overlay be applied to?
A: Our decorative concrete is designed to bond to clean, well prepared concrete. We take great care in preparing the surface for our product application to ensure bonding strength and durability. We do not recommend attempting to apply a concrete overlay on top of asphalt, wood, tile, or any non-cementious material.
Q: In what weather can a decorative concrete overlay be applied?
A: Warm weather is the best for application as it will have a faster curing time. However, all systems can be applied in most any weather above 40 degrees F (except direct rain).
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