Concrete Overlays & Toppings

Overlays and toppings typically range from 1/16- to 3/4- inch deep and are applied to structurally sound concrete slabs to improve aesthetics, protect surfaces and extend life in lieu of ripping out and replacing existing slabs. There are several types of overlays including spray applied, troweled on, self-leveling, stamped and microtoppings.

Former Intel Employee Traded Semiconductors for Concrete Stains and an Airbrush

This former Intel employee traded semiconductors for stains and stencils — and now he’s making his mark at churches, Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville Cafes, and everywhere in between.

Decorative Concrete Award Winners Elevate Industry Expectations

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Events & Recognition Concrete Overlays & Toppings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 17 No. 3 - April 2017 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

Passion, precision, artistry and creativity were all on display at the L. M. Scofield Co. ninth annual Decorative Concrete Awards ceremony. Scofield enlists professionals from the concrete industry to judge submissions based on skill of installation, artistic expression and integration with the overall design intent.

Concrete Contractor Touts His Hardworking Team as the Key to His Success

Featured Contractor Concrete Polishing Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 11 No. 5 - July 2011 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

For Martin R. Smith, president of Rockerz Inc., running a successful business is all about the people on your team. “I’m really driven, myself,” he says, “and I like to hire people who rise to the challenge. Personality, to me, is what sets certain people apart.”

Stone-textured Overlay Transforms Maine Ski Resort

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Michael Day of Day’s Concrete Floors Inc., North Monmouth, Maine, was hired in 2011 to do some serious makeover work at the Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Resort Hotel in Carrabasset Valley, Maine.

Concrete Crafters Blend Applications at Popular Microbrewery

Concrete Polishing Concrete Overlays & Toppings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 14 No. 1 - January 2014 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

There’s a little bit of art and a little bit of science involved in the making of beer. And when the popular Sun King Brewing Co. in Indianapolis, Ind., needed an upgrade to its floors, the local flooring contractor contacted to handle the job applied the same mixed approach.

Polished, Stamped and Stained Concrete in Brewery Facilities

Concrete Polishing Concrete Overlays & Toppings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 14 No. 8 - November/December 2014 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

There’s a brew-ha-ha over craft beers these days. And no wonder — with an average of 1.5 breweries opening daily, according to the Brewers Association in Boulder, Colorado, it’s not a stretch to say new ones are popping up faster than anyone can tape a fresh keg. In addition to […]

Ohio Winery Gets Decorative Concrete Overhaul

Concrete Countertops Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 14 No. 8 - November/December 2014 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

People who know Ted Swaldo weren’t surprised last year when the Gervasi Vineyard & Italian Bistro began expanding.

Outdoor Tropical Retreat Restaurant Gets Facelift with a Concrete Overlay

Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 15 No. 1 - January 2015 by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

A five-star resort will often go the extra mile to achieve the perfect ambiance. But a resort in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, actually went an extra 2,500 miles to Sundek headquarters in Arlington, Texas, to get the decorative concrete deck it wanted for its outdoor restaurant and lounge.

Hand-carved, Powder-colored Concrete Floor in North Carolina

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Cheryl and Ralph Burgess, of Mackintosh on the Lake, a development in Burlington, N.C., wanted a design in their sunroom. As you can see, they got a pretty spectacular one.

Even Kids Love Decorative Concrete

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There’s a very lucky group of kids at Bluff View Private Preschool in Fresno, Calif. Thanks to contractor Chris Swanson of Colour and his team, the students now have their very own “city” to play in.