THIN STAMPED OVERLAY:

This application is one of the most elegant uses of our Decorative Concrete Overlay Polymer Cement products. This process provides the look and feel of stone, slate and various tile styles in a concrete surface.

Imagine being able to apply a 1/4" to 3/8" layer of polymer cement over an existing concrete surface (new pour or old deteriorated slab) then stamping the thin layered polymer cement material to give the permanent and realistic look of stone, slate and tile just like conventional stamped concrete.

Thin Stamped Overlays Rival Natural Stone in look and feel. Because this product is applied in a seamless fashion, there is no waste when making a pattern like there is with Tile. Each surface can be customized in style and shape to create a floor that is unique to each location. Colors are applied as a non-recative or Acid Stain version.

Information on how to care for your custom floor can be found on the Care & Maintenance page.

FAUX SLATE / TILE:

These applications are alternatives to Thin-Stamped overlays. They lack the authenticity and overall depth of tone that natural stone has, however, they create a textured decorative finish that is unique and can even rival the look of conventional slate or ceramic tile at a fraction of the cost of the real thing. Creating a one-of-a-kind look is one of the more popular styles for Decorative Concrete Overlay products. These styles may use a non-reactive liquid stain, color mixed into the material or a combination of Acid Stain to achieve the desired tone.

Information on how to care for your custom floor can be found on the Care & Maintenance page.

ACID STAIN

Acid Stain is not a paint or coating agent - it is a coloring process involving a chemical reaction on a cementitious material.

A solution made with water, acid and inorganic salts reacts with minerals already present in the concrete; the result of this reaction is color.

Acid Stains give concrete a mottled, variegated, marble-like look. Never expect Acid Stain to be uniform or have an even tone, there will be different reactions from slab to slab, and even on the same job there may be different coloration patterns. Variations of colors and mottling are to be expected and enjoyed. It is the unique random coloration of the stain that gives an Acid Stained floor it's charm. There is a page for Stained Interior Concrete, Stained Exterior Concrete and a page for Micro Finish Overlays as well as a brief information guide about each style.

In addition to the beauty, ease of maintenance and the benifit of a dust free surface, Stained Concrete is also a Flood-Resistant surface. This means that if your home suffers water damage, all you need do is clean the mess and apply a new coat of wax and the floor is looking good again. There is no huge mess of soggy carpet or pads to clean out.

Acid Stain can be done on Existing Concrete if it is in Good shape. If the concrete is deteriorated, a Micro-Finish or Micro Coating coating will provide a new surface that will rival steel power-troweled concrete.