How to resurface worn concrete.
Refinishing existing concrete floor.
Before resurfacing strip off any paint or sealers from your concrete surface and watch the weather.
Below are several methods for beautifying your existing concrete floor.
Concrete resurfacing is a way to make damaged or dated concrete look new again.
On the far left you have the concrete floors that were covered by rugs the middle section was the main circulation path for the house and got cleaned the most frequently meaning it had the most color removed on the far right you can see the new slab.
Refinishing is another option and it s the only option if you want to change the color of the concrete which involves grinding the surface to remove the existing stain.
This type of decorative refinishing can be done on driveways patios pool decks and even indoor floors.
Instead of covering the concrete with carpeting or expensive hardwood consider refinishing the concrete itself for a cost effective and fashionable effect.
Whether its an unevenness in the tone of the floor dullness in color or a lack of shine your concrete stained floors may need to be refinished.
Filling joints and cracks.
Before you do any other work the first step is to repair any damage to the floor.
Resurfacing takes most of a day but your walkway will be back in pristine shape once you re done.
Temperatures should remain above 50 degrees f for 8 hours after the pour and above freezing for 24 hours after that.
Stripping the finish if your main concern is touching up the existing stain without changing the color or you want to add color to unstained concrete you can use a chemical.