Whenever you make the commitment to a home renovation, you want to ensure that what you have done will last. Concrete overlays are a beautiful and cost-effective way to transform your space and give it that luxury look and feel without the luxury price tag. Since they are more cost-effective than the alternative of replacing your surfaces with another material, you may be concerned about their durability. You don’t want to make an investment only to have your concrete overlays fail after a few mere months or years.
There are many different concrete overlay systems on the current market. In general, concrete overlays are indeed durable, however, their durability can depend on a number of different factors. Here is what you need to know about the factors that impact the durability of concrete overlays so that you can ensure that they last as long as possible for you. Let’s dive into it!
How long your concrete overlays last depends on the condition of the surfaces they were applied to, as well as their quality and whether or not they have been properly installed and maintained. When a high-quality concrete overlay is properly installed on a surface in good condition, it can last approximately 25 years with proper maintenance.
If the concrete overlay is not good quality, was not installed well, is not maintained, and/or was installed on a damaged surface, it can fail after a few months or years. As such, in order to ensure that your concrete overlays last as long as possible, you want to ensure that they are applied on a smooth, clean surface, are good quality, are installed properly, and that you take care of them.
Concrete overlays are similar to many different products in that in order to ensure that you investment is worth it, you want to ensure that they are good quality, the surface you apply them to is properly prepared, they are applied by experts, and that you maintain them regularly.
Not all concrete overlays are made equal. If you use a poor-quality concrete overlay, it won’t last very long, especially not if you use it outdoors or somewhere else that experiences a lot of heavy use or exposure to the elements. In order to ensure that your concrete overlays last as long as possible, opt for the highest quality you can find.
If you try to apply a concrete overlay to a surface that is damaged, shifting, or cracked, it won’t last very long. While a concrete overlay may initially cover up the damaged surface, it isn’t a fix for the damage. As such, any cracks in your original surface will appear in your concrete overlay over time. You don’t want to apply a concrete overlay to a surface with pre-existing issues. If you want to apply a concrete overlay to a surface that has been damaged, you will want to repair it before having the overlay applied in order to ensure that it lasts as long as possible.
Concrete overlays are something that you can DIY, but for the best results, you’ll want to hire a professional to apply them for you. Professionals have the training and expertise needed in order to ensure that the surface is properly prepared and that the overlays are applied correctly. Plus, it’s easier for you to leave the application work to the professionals.
Just like anything else, concrete overlays need to be regularly maintained in order to ensure that they’re as durable as possible. Even the most durable concrete overlay won’t last as long if it isn’t maintained. Luckily, it’s easy to maintain overlays. Since they’re so durable, they can withstand a lot. Since they are sealed, if you spill something on them, you can just wipe the spill up.
You will need to reseal your concrete overlay every now and then to keep it looking and performing its best. Provided that you do so, you can keep your overlays from breaking, staining, and scuffing.
Stone Edge Surfaces can provide you with top-quality overlays that you can enjoy for years to come with proper installation and maintenance. We can also provide you with tips for how you can ensure that your overlays are as durable as possible for as long as possible. Contact us today to learn more about our products and services.
