How to Resurface a Concrete Patio with a Decorative Concrete Overlay

[@kevincollins6129]

I would like to sincerely commend you for being so sure in your brand, that you fearlessly spell out your process. I do spraydeck repairs in Florida, and truly appreciate your informative and humble instruction. You make no qualms about being transparent in your well thought out work. I am studying the content you are providing because you don't act like it's a secret..you are a class act..thank you

[@grunner30]

Well said. I had the same thought. We get what we give.

[@nimatshering167]

Now I really envy Americans haha U have access to tools that makes work easy and fun to work with. Thanks for amazing video

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@Jon-kg6hm]

Not just Americans. Plenty of countries have access to power tools 😅

[@Sheenatra]

Sure wish you were here in Socal. I’d hire you right away.

[@kimklinette6928]

We hand trowel a slate texture on most of our ashlar finishes. Nice job

[@SofaMuncher]

Hey Tim great video! We do a similar method, our mixes use acryllic binder for an excellent bond. Theres oxides you can get to change the concrete to any colour. Quite beautiful! It's all troweled on, theres a certain technique you can do with the trowel to give it a textured finished, looks exactly like natural stone! Anyways wanted to share these methods are quite rare but are super underrated!

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! That’s cool. Do you have IG or anything?

[@solbrillante6312]

Excellent video and super understandable how you explain steps in the box of description. I’m gonna sugest this to my husband. We just set concrete on our patio, looks very simple. This is an amazing 💡 idea

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! Let me know how it goes. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@videowatcher0975]

I used to apply these systems. It’s very labor intensive and very rewarding when complete. Just make sure to prep the surface correctly.

[@tlcconcreteandlandscapellc6590]

I know how time-consuming this artistic job is, good job guys

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!🙏🏻

[@ketchupmustard5465]

I'm happy I found your channel

[@TimDCVA]

Me too. 😊

[@ketchupmustard5465]

@@TimDCVA y'all do amazing work and have me inspired to refinish my front porch and side walk

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! Let me know how it goes. 👍🏻

[@Aus_Dan]

Nice work.. When i use to do this i did 3 coates with the finer spray tip spraying a lighter coate each time followed buy a hard brisel brush once dried and seal. Its didn't leave that blotchy paint look and the finished prouct is more grippy to walk on.

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! We do that too when the customer requests it. 👍🏻

[@065marks]

Would love to see a follow up as to how well this has help up over 3 years.

[@a.walters123]

Wow! I am super impressed. Well done guys! It looks amazing

[@bretyoung1869]

Very nice and clean work !! You do a beautiful job !! Wish you were in NJ.

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@jonrandall5490]

wow, that is beautiful !

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks Jon!

[@pedropereira8924]

Very nice, thanks for sharing, blessings !!!

[@zee4458]

Wow this is amazing

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@daengselili9245]

awesome hand work bruh

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! 🙌🏼

[@sandreawhite7534]

I love this.

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@SellingU]

This vs. Engraving the old crete and sealing it? What are the pros and cons? Cost difference? Y’all did an excellent job btw! Looks really good. Hopefully mine will too lol

[@mariamaldonado130]

Totally Awesome!!!

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@patriot2864]

Looks great kind of favors the look of drywall texture though.

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! It’s is very similar to traditional knockdown drywall texture.

[@peterdallman4550]

I love that look!! Is there a coarse texture to this product? I live in the Cascade mountains and my patio has a concrete stain and sealer on it that extremely slippery when it gets snow on it. Any advice on what I can do to lessen that problem?

[@john27609]

The owner of the property should consider a corrugated vinyl ceiling to catch the rain and a gutter along the edge. While they’re at it, get some screen and make it a room!

[@TimDCVA]

Ha. I agree.

[@lexigone]

Amazing!!!

[@TimDCVA]

🙌🏼

[@marcnewkirk4856]

You know I consider this all teasing.

[@TimDCVA]

Ha.

[@DanesinTexas]

excellent work!

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@sincityhvacr]

great work

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@travistaylor509]

Looks like a quality job. Prep is so important!! I found your wonderful presentation because we bought a house with an older pool. The concrete deck was coated in the past, and I now believe it was this process, after viewing. So my big question: how could I repair an area that has lifted due to the substrate concrete spalling. Chipping up and feathering all loose first of course. I am just not sure what this product actually is? Thanks!

[@tinale3955]

Great video! We are interested in doing this for our back yard concrete. How long does the color/design last?

[@handy1434]

Awesome video very informative ,just wondering hows the longevity with the weather and pressure cleaning I want to do something similar to my pool patio in florida.

[@mckwagatl8352]

Great work!👏👏 Looking for something exactly like this.

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@pennyraiter6994]

Beautiful, Q how well would this work in Colorado in the winter when shoveling snow, thx

[@JoseAguilar-dv2nd]

Is beautiful

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@albusmattpiroglu1878]

I love the video, thanks! I wonder what happens if I use the same technique on our deck that is steel frame base, timber structure on the base, and cement sheet on top. Is it easy to guess if the result will crack at some point due to flexing?

[@marcelaszymanski8979]

Is this final product slippery when wet?

[@lauramoscati2265]

Question- how thick (total) would you say those 2 coats were that created the slate stones after the grout line coat? I have an idea- I have to resurface my mom’s patio. I love the tape and peel technique and would like to do a tape design then a thin (1/4”) stamped resurface coat, then peel the tape.. do you think it’ll work?

[@coolcustomtrike]

I really like the look. As a Autobody guy what type of tape are you using for the grout lines? I'm looking at doing it on a new contruction cement porch.

[@donwatts6588]

Product name

[@user-zx9hs7gx4i]

Thanks for this wall done video... I live in Canada... I'm interested to know how this would hold up with our Winters... how often would you suggest sealing..every year? Thanks and cheers

[@alexandergross8374]

Great work 🔥

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@TheFurkantatar]

Hi Tim, Excellent video. What is the brand of concrete mix you used? thanks

[@goodmeasure2700]

Thanks for this video. It is both informative and inspiring. Can you direct me to more information about chemical etching? I read an article from Sherwin Williams against chemical etching and I want to be able to understand the other side of the argument.

[@Ribbedmagnum]

Would finishing a patio with something like this provide additional anti-cracking protection? I have a 3 slab patio, who slabs are sloping in. I'm researching leveling options. If I poured concrete (2 inches thick at lowest point, and feathered it out till its even, would doing something like this on top reduce the liklihood the poured concrete would crack of crumble at the thinner points? Looks great, would love to do it, but cant pay $2800 to lift 2 10 foot slabs a few inches..

[@B.A.Bassangler]

Thank you, very informative. I'm planning to border an existing concrete walkway with railroad ties, and I'm leaning toward this style of overlay because it's so thin (I can hopefully do my ties first and not worry about leaving a space to dress the edges). What temperature is 'passable' for this method? I'm in PA, and have been going from 40-60 lately. If you think I need to change my thinking I'm all ears. Thank you!

[@ChilLemonade]

Any insight you could offer on the durability expected life or a decorative overlay like this? Love the look!

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks. They hold up really well if the concrete is in decent shape. It’s not great if there are a lot of cracks in the concrete.

[@ryanmoney6875]

@@TimDCVA what does "well" mean though? We talking like a couple years best case or longer? I'm condsidering it but not if I have to redo it sooner than doing it the real but more pricey way...

[@TimDCVA]

We have jobs that have been down for 20 years and still look good. If your concrete is falling apart though, an overlay isn’t going to do anything other than buy you time before you have to replace it.

[@jamesmarshall57]

very good job. I'm so impressed with the prep work, application and attention to detail. The finished product is outstanding. Can you recommend someone in the Jackson, MS area for this type of work?

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you! Sorry I don’t know anyone in your area.

[@user-ov3lk4qt3m]

Can you do this over aggregate ( pebble) concrete

[@TimDCVA]

Yes you can.

[@PeterC408]

What kind of Tape did you use?

[@joedell7043]

Good evening, I was hoping it would be high, WOW. Can’t wait to too get started. A couple of thing are slowing things up. Can’t find Sakrete Flo Coat or Quikrete. In any of the big box stores. They show it on their website but don’t have it in their stores. I’m a one man show, so, will I have time to spray and knock down the last layer in sections? Tim, Can’t thank you enough.

[@TimDCVA]

The amount of time you have to knock down the spray really depends on the material and temperatures. Look into Westcoat, Increte or EliteCrete for materials.

[@swerveg4212]

Anybody know where I could purchase the concert overlay bags? Is there like a home depot version that does the same?

[@danielbabson9782]

I used International marine paint, it did not hold so good after about a year

[@youandme12345]

Hi Tim, Does it cost less than doing new concrete or paver? thanks

[@joaquinbertonparada4744]

Nice work, could you share the type of material you use and where I can find it please? Appreciate it!!

[@shoneeeee4637]

Great work,love it. My question is can I do this at home,during this lockdown? My patio is also in bad shape

[@jayashreelevudala9401]

Great makeover. How much this project costed?

[@humbertonavarro5525]

Me gustaría aprender a trabajar esta técnica, disponen de algún curso?

[@carls1977]

One of the best videos I have seen regarding resurfacing concrete. With that said I have a question: I have aggregate decking around my pool that is in need of resurfacing or something. What would you recommend? Can a knockdown texture be applied over the aggregate as I have only seen knockdown being applied to concrete? Thank you so much for your thoughts on this subject!

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! Yes, you can go over exposed aggregate concrete. You would just need to strip the sealer and apply a skim coat to get the surface smooth before doing the process in this video.

[@carls1977]

@@TimDCVA thank you

[@TimDCVA]

Anytime. 👍🏻

[@carls1977]

I do have one more quick question if you don't mind, you mentioned a skim coat, is there something in particular I should look for? What is skim coat be the same as leveling concrete or what in particular I just don't know what product that specifically is. Thank you

[@TimDCVA]

No it’s different from self leveling concrete. It’s just a grout that you can trowel down. It goes on really thin.

[@kevinisaacs1956]

Will this method hold up on a driveway?

[@Barcelona3xs]

Do you have a company in Dallas I have a tiled outdoor patio with tiles coming up and your process is a gresgg to solution

[@TimDCVA]

Yes. Look up @FloorRescue on Instagram. 👍🏻

[@kathyastudillo9229]

How long lasting is that finish? If you drop something on top like a dumbbell will the finish get damaged?

[@TimDCVA]

It lasts a long time. We have quite a few commercial jobs in town that are >10 years old and still look good. It holds up really well under normal use. I wouldn’t drop a metal dumbbell on it though.

[@richgunter9188]

Do you know of any companies in Chicago area you could recommend ?

[@larrywatson3842]

My patio was not control cut, was done by sloppy amateur it seems, so it has some raged breaks in it, and rough broom rakes, will it cover those or what can be done to deal with them ? Can anything be done to look like your video here !

[@malexandr2008]

Hey, I live in Roanoke, too. I enjoy doing work like this. If you're hiring or need any help, I would love to work with you.

[@TimDCVA]

Cool. Yes we always need help. Send me an email if you’d like to talk about it. www.decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com/contact-us

[@walkswithwildobaggins8204]

what are the spiked croc looking shoe's called???

[@skunkel42]

Thanks for the awesome videos! They are extremely helpful. I’ve been doing concrete maintenance and decorative overlays for 3 years now and always looking for better processes. In this video you mentioned that you were going to put the details of your little hand grinder setup in the comments but I don’t see it. Probably just not looking in the right place. I have been looking for a good hand grinder setup that will cover a lot of ground fairly fast and it looks like yours does that. If you wouldn’t mind I would like to find out what you used. Grinder size, type and brand of cup wheel, vacuum & filter... thanks so much!! Blessings

[@TimDCVA]

Hi Scott. Thanks for the encouragement! I just edited the description to make it more clear... but it’s the first link in the description. 👍🏻

[@freedomchannel3656]

Do concrete overlays last very long or do they start to come up after a few years?

[@TimDCVA]

They last a long time if the concrete is in good shape before you overlay it. I just saw one the other day that we did 15 years ago. Still looked good.

[@freedomchannel3656]

@@TimDCVA thanks 👌

[@sexymonkey4979]

I really want this done im in california.

[@TimDCVA]

Check with Westcoat. They probably have someone near you.

[@benchoen-uh1yl]

I did one of those quikrete DIY molds and the result was not what I expected and I am looking for a way to put cement or something over it to smooth it what do you recommend to do

[@mauricewhite6273]

Hey Tim i want to do a course on this send the link for this course

[@TimDCVA]

I’m working on making this course now. It will be a few months before it’s ready. decorativeconcreteschool.com

[@miguelpena8285]

Hola, me puedes dar el nombre del cemento que echaste al principio para que quedara blanco, y el nombre del otro que usaste para terminar la eso rayada porfavor. Gracias!

[@ricspringston]

Great video. Long long will the surface last ?

[@TimDCVA]

If the existing concrete is in good shape it lasts a long time.

[@FrankSr1st]

Great video and wonderful job. I've been contemplating doing something with my patio and this looks like the perfect solution. However, giving some thought to how well this stands up to chipping by children playing with toys, chairs rolling over it, table legs scraping against it. Is it that durable to handle such wear and tear; especially having the beautiful good looking grout lines. I guess my concern is how long will this stand up to prolong patio use? Nevertheless, wonderful and beautiful work and inginuity.

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! It should hold up really well under normal use on a patio. We use the same material on driveways and it seems to do fine. 👍🏻

[@PaulGrassi]

What is the name of the product you are using

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

Tim, could you please tell me if my garage floor should be cleaned with something,I keep it clean. It's 28 year's old, I have one spot size of a quarter I need to fill in, it got hit with a jack, can this be done in a 2 day time frame if I have to stop? ThanksI love to work with concrete. Everyone can do this, it's not as hard as some may think. It can be heavy. But I have added colored rocks, stone's,engraved fur kids id and real hoomans IDs. Lots of fun. Also California knock down is a drywall texture that looks just as good.

[@TimDCVA]

What are you going to do in your garage? An overlay? Or epoxy?

[@stacydavid8899]

I love this work please tell me what type of Concrette you spray and the tape and sealer thanks

[@TimDCVA]

There are a lot of brands that all produce a similar product. It’s best to find a brand close to your town. Westcoat, Increte, H&C, Elitecrete and a bunch more.

[@kirsty7235]

How much would something like this cost if you were to complete the work yourself? Would I be better off getting in someone to do this type of work?

[@TimDCVA]

I’m not really sure. We buy materials in bulk, and we already own a lot of equipment needed to do the job. I don’t think just giving you our cost of materials would be much help to you.

[@ninafernando2289]

I love this whats this called?

[@Mr.HieuVu]

Looks really good. Is this durable enough for a driveway?

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! Yes it works well on driveways.

[@simondoherty8121]

Looks great how long will this last

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! It lasts a long time as long as you keep it sealed up.

[@AncientHippie]

We've had pattern concrete guys come out and all have said they don't do this because their experience is that it only lasts 3-5 years even if sealed yearly. Is this accurate? If not I'd like to hear your rebuttal.

[@TimDCVA]

No it’s not accurate.

[@cesarsantos1078]

What is the name of the finish product?

[@veesoul23]

Does the acid damage your grass if it runs off into your lawn?

[@christianbentz]

i love this. can you come to Austin? lol

[@kingblack22ss]

Asking same question can he?

[@liborhendrych8553]

Hi What tape are you using, anything specific? Thank you

[@chrislloyd1271]

It looks like there were stairs on this patio, do you have any videos explaining how to install this on stairs?

[@gabrielavila9522]

What if the concrete has existing cracks

[@davidforero2293]

Excellent video. Do you know if this project can be done with grout purchased at home depot? Thanks!

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you! I don’t believe HD sells anything similar to what we use.

[@Robbry]

What was the little grout-line scraper tool and the strainer for the sealant bucket?

[@thenovicedm7966]

I have a basic concrete patio that has been stamped. How do I paint the grout lines ? What kind of paint and sealer is best? I'm not looking to resurface the entire patio since it was only poured a week ago. Wife wants to accentuate the pattern of 'gray" with the white stripping. Suggestions ??

[@TimDCVA]

Look up Increte Antiquing Agent or Butterfield Perma-tique. It might be hard to get a light grout line color though. We always use solvent based clear sealer on stamped concrete.

[@karenboudreaux7760]

Do you know anyone that does this in Salt Lake City , Utah

[@goldieschulman9325]

Beautiful! 3 Questions: 1] Can you refer me to someone as talented as you are in the NY area? 2] Exactly how thick is this when completed? Building a wood deck now and need to make it the same height as the adjacent existing concrete patio/porch-will be with this concrete overlay added - so they will line up correctly. 3] How often do you need to apply a sealant to keep this looking nice?

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! 1. My friend, Rich at Starburst Floors can probably take care of a project like this for you. 2. Its between 1/16" - 1/8" thick. 3. Every 5 years or so.

[@JT-qc2nb]

@@TimDCVA Know anyone in the Miami area that does this type of work?

[@wendymiller3506]

This is beautiful. We have lots of cracks that we would have to fix first. will this process still work? It is a lot of cement and is curvy. Any suggestions for dealing with the curves? Also, what about using an epoxy as a pool surround?

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! This process doesn’t work very well over cracked concrete. We can patch cracks but there’s always a chance they will come back. I wouldn’t recommend epoxy or polyurea around a pool. A cementious overlay (like in this video) would be more suitable.

[@wattsobx]

@@TimDCVA What in particular is wrong with using a polyaspartic around a pool?

[@TimDCVA]

Pool decks (and all exterior concrete) never have a vapor barrier under the concrete. Non-breathable coatings (epoxy, polyurea & polyaspartic) would be susceptible to issues from moisture passing through the concrete.

[@wattsobx]

@@TimDCVA thank you!

[@wattsobx]

@@TimDCVA Do you serve fairfax va, or can reccomnd somebody. Im looking to restore a pool deck, thanks!

[@catherineperez8559]

How would I achieve a smoother finish? Would I change the type of concrete or the method of putting down the concrete?

[@TimDCVA]

We trowel it down instead of spraying it if customers want it smoother. Here is the video: Resurfacing a Concrete Patio with a Faux Slate Overlay - Full Tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqizfGOtpdWFqZI

[@catherineperez8559]

@@TimDCVA Thank you!! These videos are great. I believe you also said the concrete material could be colored tan and brown, like for a limestone look, correct?

[@TimDCVA]

That’s correct. We can do any color.

[@88davefogo]

Hi Tim, great video! Could you please tell us what Concrete Overlay and dyes brand/type you used? Thanks

[@TimDCVA]

Hi. Thanks! I think it was Increte Spray deck grout. Color is sun gray. Not sure what the grout line color was. Probably Sabal.

[@88davefogo]

@@TimDCVA thanks!

[@ovphotography]

Great video! Would something like this be ok to do around a pool instead of cool decking??? Or what would you recommend since it would be continuously be getting wet? Also not sure if the heat from Las Vegas sun would require any other product to seal better?

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! Yes this works great around pools. I personally like a solid color without a pattern though. I posted a video of one we did last week on my Instagram profile. @timdcva if you want to check it out.

[@ovphotography]

Thank you

[@brianmahon7995]

I live in NY and I have been looking for someone in my area to do something like this but I have had no luck. Any suggestions?

[@TimDCVA]

I don't know anyone up there. Sorry.

[@BigBorb]

Is this durable in a state with cold climate ?

[@TimDCVA]

It holds up well in Virginia. I have a friend in NYC that does this same type of work and he doesn’t seem to have many problems with it either.

[@emilyparish6845]

Nice work!! What's the life expectancy of this product!? Would it work in a driveway?

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! Yes you can use this on a driveway. It should last a long time as long as you keep it sealed.

[@Vassil00]

If they were dealing with mold before wouldn't they likely have the same issues with the new look?

[@TimDCVA]

Yes but it shouldn’t be as bad since the concrete is sealed up now.

[@derekgora4548]

Is this method ok to use in northern Indiana on the lake? With massive climate changes with frost/thaw, does this hold up?

[@TimDCVA]

Yes I think it would be fine… but I would ask an overlay rep in that area how their products hold up.

[@andrepastor4844]

Will this surface last a few years ? What’s the best maintenance for this each year?

[@TimDCVA]

Yes. Just wash it to keep it clean… and reseal every 3-5 years

[@irwinsanchez356]

Can this be stained afterwards with any acid color? Before sealer?

[@TimDCVA]

Yes you can stain it.