Concrete Replacement or Concrete Resurfacing Sunshine Coast
Concrete resurfacing or Concrete replacement?
As concrete ages it can crack, wear out and look terrible. That does not always mean the concrete should be replaced, there are other options such as concrete resurfacing.
How do I know when my Concrete needs replacing?
Unfortunately, concrete can become damaged beyond the point of concrete resurfacing being viable. Prior to the pouring of concrete, a sub-base is created (The layer between the sub-grade and the concrete slab is the base. The base is commonly constructed using crushed stones and acts as a support to help reduce cracks in the concrete slab.) If this Sub-base has not been prepared correctly it can cause your concrete to prematurely crack. Even if you concrete Sub-base id correctly prepared erosion can occur causing gaps in the sub-base which ultimately lead to the concrete cracking.
Your concrete surface displays all the tell tails
- If you see long straight crack that indicates your concrete is repairable.
- If you see cracks running in all directions, then you concrete should be replaced
- If the concrete has cracked and there is a noticeable split level either side of the crack your concrete should be replaced.
To help prevent concrete from cracking expansion joints should be added to the concrete surface to allow for expansion and shrinking. If your concrete cracks along these expansion joints and there is a noticeable level difference either side of the crack, then it would indication that the concrete needs replacing.
When is Concrete resurfacing appropriate?
Professionals like SJP Concrete Finishes can take one look at your concrete surface and ascertain if there is any sub-base damage and whether your concrete surface is suitable for concrete resurfacing. As a rule, if the sub-base appears to have no damage then your concrete should be suitable for Concrete resurfacing. You can resurface your concrete if the sub-base shows no damage.
Concrete resurfacing is a complicated process that should be left to experts like SJP Concrete Finishes and Concrete Resurfacing Sunshine Coast. Using experts in concrete resurfacing ensure you of beautiful long-lasting finish.
To get started on you concrete resurfacing project the concrete first needs to be repaired and prepared for the surface coat. Based on your personal requirements many techniques can be applied
- Pebbles or Aggregates can be added to your concrete
- Old colour sprayed concrete can be re spayed.
- Change the concrete colour using Acid dyes
- Stencil Concrete adds appeal and helps to cover repairs
- For more texture Concrete Stamping is an option.
- Epoxy Flooring is an easy and affordable way of resurfacing, protecting, and adding some appeal
- Polished Concrete Floors are a solution many turn to.
- Concrete grinding and sealing are a form of polished concrete it is produced by grinding back the concrete surface with specialized grinding stone to reveal the stones that were initially mixed with the concrete. It is a great look and very customizable.
All these techniques combined can create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.