Repair and Resurfacing Process
Why is my concrete spalling?
Spalling is caused by one or more of the following: a poor concrete mix, poor finishing, or overwatering when the original concrete pour occurred. This causes a weak surface, which fails when the concrete experiences stress.
Freeze-thaw cycles: concrete is porous and when water enters the surface, it freezes and expands, popping off the top layer to expose the aggregate.
De-icing salts used in the winter time accelerate this rapid thaw process and can cause damage to your concrete.
How can we remediate this? Our repair process begins with removing any loose or damaged concrete. For severely damaged surface, we mechanically remove with the use of a scarifier machine, in other situations, the use of a 4000 PSI pressure washer will remove damaged areas. Next, a specialized polymer-blend overlay cement will repair the pitted areas. We apply a second coat of polymer blend cement that can also have a design or color stain. We finish off with a protective sealer coating that penetrates into the surface and repels water. This is the most important step to help protect against future damage.
Step 2
Application of specialized Polymer cement coating to fill in pitted areas. Designs and colors can be used. Basecoat and topcoat of this cement blend is used.
Step 1
Remove loose concrete with Scarifier and/ or 4000 PSI pressure washer, surface is clean and ready for repair
Step 3
Final Color stain and application of penetrating sealer that repels water is sprayed on surface. Acrylic sealer is also applied to add a shine and enhance the look for that "best" on the block curb appeal.