It is quite common for concrete porches and steps to develop cracks, pitting or even settle / shifting over time. Toronto Concrete Repairs’ technicians can help you repair and resurface your porch and steps without having the need to replace it. With the use of decorative concrete overlays and various concrete coatings, you will have several options to choose from when it comes to the final finish.
We offer concrete porch repair, resurfacing & replacement services near me and Toronto, On (including Etobicoke, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Aurora, Georgetown, Vaughn, East York, North York, Whitby, Oshawa)
Graniflex Flakes/Quartz Broadcast System is a decorative, multi-lift, high strength concrete resurfacing system. The flexible penetration technology of this product never gets brittle over time and cures as tough as truck tires INSIDE the capillaries of your concrete. Graniflex is perfect for concrete porches & steps!
Warranty: 10-20 years
We offer decorative concrete overlays which are designed to look a lot like plain concrete. Our overlays come in a broom finish, knockdown finish or smooth finish textures and are great applications for concrete porches and steps. To learn more about our concrete overlays, please give us a call today!
Warranty: 3-5 years
Concrete overlays (often referred to as Jewelstone) cover up repairs and imperfections in your existing concrete. With a variety of decorative options, almost any concrete surface can be given a complete face-lift at a lower cost than removal and replacement. Concrete overlays have been around for decades. The newest systems blend polymer resins with cement, sand, and other additives to improve performance, wear resistance, and aesthetic qualities. Polymer-modified overlays can be applied in layers as thin as a credit card or up to several inches thick without the risk of peeling or failure. They adhere well to existing concrete and resist damage from salt, chemicals, UV exposure, freeze-thaw conditions, and abrasion. While most types of polymer-modified overlays offer similar performance benefits, each system has its own unique characteristics. Overlay manufacturers use different types of polymer resins, often blending them to produce proprietary products with distinct physical attributes. Many of today’s decorative overlays use acrylics or acrylic blends because these resins provide excellent bond strength and UV resistance.
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Graniflex Flakes/Quartz Broadcast System is a decorative, multi-lift, high strength concrete resurfacing system. The flexible penetration technology of this product never gets brittle over time and cures as tough as truck tires INSIDE the capillaries of your concrete. Graniflex is perfect for any concrete surface especially if exposed to moisture!
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Q: How do you repair / resurface a concrete porch?
A: The best way to repair / resurface a concrete porch is to clean and prep the surface properly. Repair the concrete with either concrete or epoxy mortar. You can then apply a concrete overlay often referred to as “Jewelstone” or a concrete coating often reffered to as “Epoxy”. Please do not apply Epoxy on your porch and steps if it is exposed to sun.
Q: How do you repair a crack on a concrete porch?
A: We will perform an appropriate repair using state of the art concrete repair materials.
Q: How do you repair a hairline crack on a concrete porch?
A:The following procedure is recommended for cracks that are ½” wide or less and ¼” deep. Chisel out the crack to create a backward-angled cut. … Clean out any loose material from the crack. … Apply a thin layer of bonding adhesive. … Mix and trowel reinforced patching compound into the crack.
A: Concrete overlay (Often referred to as Jewelstone, is a high-strength acrylic polymer mixed with cement and sand. It creates a very durable and rigid thin topping that resists scratches and abrasion. It gets applied over existing concrete, wood or ceramic tiles for repair, resurfacing or decorative reasons.
Q: How thick is the Concrete Overlay application?
A:Concrete Overlays can be applied as thin as a feather finish up to in most cases 3/4″ depending on the desired finish. UV resistant sealer gets applied with all of our concrete overlays. Few textures and many colours to choose from!
A: Decorative concrete overlays are as durable and long lasting as the underlying concrete. If properly installed and maintained, there is no reason a modern decorative concrete overlay won’t last for decades, even in harsh climates.
A: The overlay is a high-strength acrylic polymer mixed with cement and sand. It creates a very durable and rigid thin topping that resists scratches and abrasion. However, it when the overlay is subject to pressure and force, it can crack and it can be spot repaired in most cases. If you are looking for crack proof options, please see our concrete coatings page.
Got more questions? Give us a call today: (416) 471-3068 or request a quote to get your concrete porch repair and resurfacing project started.