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.

[@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

[@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 😅

[@PeterC408]

What kind of Tape did you use?

[@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?

[@Bennycboxer]

I remember doing back in the nineties 👍great job

[@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.

[@DavidLawwill-j1s]

Can you do this over aggregate ( pebble) concrete

[@TimDCVA]

Yes you can.

[@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. 👍🏻

[@bretyoung1869]

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

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@daengselili9245]

awesome hand work bruh

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! 🙌🏼

[@FlawlessFinishingsBuilding]

Would it crack with point loads?

[@tlcconcreteandlandscapellc6590]

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

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!🙏🏻

[@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.

[@patriot2864]

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

[@TimDCVA]

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

[@marcelaszymanski8979]

Is this final product slippery when wet?

[@pedropereira8924]

Very nice, thanks for sharing, blessings !!!

[@pennyraiter6994]

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

[@irwinsanchez356]

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

[@TimDCVA]

Yes you can stain it.

[@sincityhvacr]

great work

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@zee4458]

Wow this is amazing

[@TimDCVA]

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.

[@lebroncode]

Do you ever work with any stamp kits?

[@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.

[@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.

[@DanesinTexas]

excellent work!

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@mjh3392]

Would this hold up to vehicle traffic?

[@TimDCVA]

Yes. We’ve installed it on driveways before and it does pretty good as long as you keep it sealed up.

[@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?

[@TheFurkantatar]

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

[@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. 👍🏻

[@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. 👍🏻

[@heathergoodstein2088]

can you do this on top of aggregate also??

[@TimDCVA]

Yes it works on exposed aggregate concrete.

[@jonrandall5490]

wow, that is beautiful !

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks Jon!

[@youandme12345]

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

[@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!

[@richgunter9188]

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

[@JoseAguilar-dv2nd]

Is beautiful

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@demijurg666]

Can I apply this manually? what is the mm of cement btw? thx

[@TimDCVA]

What do you mean manually? We do this same system only we trowel it down sometimes. There’s a video on my channel showing the process. The entire system is around 1/8” thick

[@danielbabson9782]

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

[@sammypubi8486]

Just trying to replicate this... which H&C Dura-Top bag should I use? I see they have different versions.

[@TimDCVA]

We used the “heavy traffic” version in this video.

[@kevinisaacs1956]

Will this method hold up on a driveway?

[@Greg-l2c]

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

[@patyquintana8328]

What kind of tools & products are you using?

[@TimDCVA]

There is a link in the description to all of the tools used in the video.

[@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?

[@lerrolkatindig7908]

Hi can this do Around the Concrete Pool?

[@TimDCVA]

Yes. We do pools all the time.

[@lerrolkatindig7908]

@@TimDCVA hi I live in york pa My Concrete guy said it's not a good idea to do this.. plus the coping around the pool..do you know a Company that does that kind of work here in York Pa?

[@lerrolkatindig7908]

They said you can't do overlay around the coping because 2 different level

[@TimDCVA]

I don’t understand what you mean… but we do overlays on pools with concrete or metal copings. Im not sure why it would matter. Sorry I don’t know anyone in York.

[@lerrolkatindig7908]

@@TimDCVA I have coping around the pool with existing concrete I would like to do an overlay stamp concrete they said I can't do that because the overlay would be higher than the coping

[@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 !

[@a.walters123]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@ratishkumar6860]

How long does this last

[@TimDCVA]

A long time. I have some jobs that are 20 years old that are still holding up well.

[@walkswithwildobaggins8204]

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

[@AnthonyPerez]

Does it crack in freezing temps?

[@TimDCVA]

No.

[@squidgerwinks]

How would expansion joints be handled with this technique?

[@TimDCVA]

You can’t cover expansion joints. So it’s best to try to incorporate them into the design.

[@squidgerwinks]

Thanks!

[@065marks]

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

[@veesoul23]

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

[@TheFarCenter]

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

[@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

[@TheOtherAverageJoe]

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..

[@javierdominguez5816]

You can use any tape?

[@TimDCVA]

No. We use filament tape.

[@javierdominguez5816]

@@TimDCVA ok thanks you

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@ninafernando2289]

I love this whats this called?

[@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.

[@Forum911]

Not sure where this is but if subject to cold temps and snow how well does it hold up?

[@TimDCVA]

We are in Virginia. It holds up fine during the winter here.

[@user9z6c7x8g6t]

What kind of sealer are you using? Thanks

[@TimDCVA]

Increte clear seal on this job… but any solvent based clear sealer works.

[@victorlima400]

How much you carge for labor

[@liborhendrych8553]

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

[@lexigone]

Amazing!!!

[@TimDCVA]

🙌🏼

[@xlimey8338]

what kind of tape are you using?

[@TimDCVA]

1/2” filament tape. amzn.to/3PDEAqn

[@julianmartinez2425]

What is the product that you are using?

[@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?

[@sandreawhite7534]

I love this.

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@reyloza]

WHAT KIND OF CONCRETE CAN BE USED?

[@TimDCVA]

We buy pre-bagged concrete overlay mix.

[@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!

[@joedell7043]

20x30 slab, how thin are the sprayed layers?

[@TimDCVA]

The entire system is probably around 1/8” thick.

[@joedell7043]

@@TimDCVA thank you. Your video helped me in more ways then you can imagine.

[@TimDCVA]

You’re welcome. I’d love to hear how your project goes. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bobbyvicencio7594]

What brand of overlay do use

[@TimDCVA]

Westcoat or Increte Systems.

[@bobbyvicencio7594]

@@TimDCVA thank you

[@jayashreelevudala9401]

Great makeover. How much this project costed?

[@mariamaldonado130]

Totally Awesome!!!

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@swerveg4212]

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

[@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

[@lsbeamer3538]

Will this work on a driveway how long would it last ?

[@TimDCVA]

Yes we install it on driveways from time to time. It lasts a long time as long as you keep it sealed up.

[@humbertonavarro5525]

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

[@gabrielavila9522]

What if the concrete has existing cracks

[@dixonhon3987]

quick question, the sealer you apply will have a matte finish or shiny (glossy) type?

[@TimDCVA]

Semi gloss.

[@careerextendrs3097]

what is the material name you are spraying on and knocking down? Can't see the bag on video

[@tinale3955]

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

[@jerodmatteson6516]

What brand spray texture machine are you using? Looking to purchase one just not sure which??

[@brianback9401]

How well would this work on a drive way.

[@TimDCVA]

It does great on driveways. 👍🏻

[@PaulGrassi]

What is the name of the product you are using

[@rjeternal]

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

[@simondoherty8121]

Looks great how long will this last

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! It should last as long as the concrete as long as you keep it sealed.

[@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.

[@Oceansky521]

What is the going rate a sq ft?

[@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?

[@tcoleman3695]

Can this be done over an existing brick patio and walkway?

[@TimDCVA]

No. It doesn’t hold up on top of brick. It really needs to go down on bare concrete.

[@goofyl24l]

What kind of tape do you guys use?

[@TimDCVA]

Filament tape. There is a link in the tool section of the description.

[@desigerz7364]

What is the difference between overlay concrete and self leveling concrete!! I guess this type is not famous in my country! So can you explain if i can use any type of concrete to get this effect please!

[@TimDCVA]

This usually goes down thinner than a self leveling overlay. I believe this mix is just sand + Portland cement with an acrylic bonding agent/resin.

[@desigerz7364]

@@TimDCVA I was sure that you wouldn't leave my question without replying... Thanks a lot. I like your channel. Just keep going👍🏻

[@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.