Can Faded Stamped Concrete Be Restored in Troy, NY?
Yes. Most faded stamped concrete in Troy can be cleaned, re-tinted and resealed to look close to new. Here is how restoration
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Contact us to reseal your existing concrete surface, or restore an old concrete surface with concrete overlays in Clifton Park and the Capital Region.
Concrete is naturally porous, so it soaks up water. During the winter that moisture freezes, and over time it can crack the surface. Generally, you should reseal your concrete every 2 to 5 years, depending on the type of sealer used and how much traffic it gets. If it’s a high traffic area, you may want to reseal every couple of years. If you’re unsure, give us a call!
Our sealing process includes pressure washing the slab, stripping any old sealer, repairing chips and surface cracks, and applying a fresh coat of matte, solvent-based acrylic sealer. Over the years, we’ve found that solvent-based sealer performs much better long term. Water-based sealer barely lasts a year and needs resealing year after year.
If you have an existing concrete surface that’s seen better days, you might be interested in a concrete overlay. An overlay is a thin layer of polymer-modified cement applied right over your existing slab to repair damage, cover blemishes or change the look of the surface, without tearing anything out. It can be anywhere from 1/32 of an inch to 3/4 of an inch thick, and it bonds tightly to the old concrete.
Like stamped concrete, overlays are highly customizable. They can be smoothed, textured or stamped to look like stone or brick, in the color you pick.
Send us a photo of the slab and tell us when it was last sealed. We will look at it and write an estimate you can plan around.
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We only use a matte, solvent-based acrylic sealer because we’ve found the long-term performance is better. Water-based sealer barely lasts a year and needs resealing year after year.
Generally every 2 to 5 years, depending on the sealer and how much traffic it gets. Pool decks and anything that gets de-icing salt will need it sooner. If water no longer beads up on the surface or the color looks dull, it’s time.
In most cases, yes. A good cleaning and a fresh coat of sealer brings back a lot of the depth and color you’ve lost. If the surface is too far gone, an overlay can give it a whole new look.
Moisture got trapped under the sealer, or too much sealer was applied over an old coat. Both need a strip and reseal. Putting another coat over it makes it worse.
Late spring through early fall, when the weather is dry and warm. We avoid resealing right before a freeze or after heavy rain because the slab needs to be completely dry.
Whether you’re looking to restore your old concrete surface with an overlay, or keeping up with maintenance and sealing your concrete patio or surface, give us a call. We serve folks throughout the entire Capital District.
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