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What is Concrete Resurfacing?

Color, texture, depth.

Specifics matter.

What does concrete resurfacing cost?

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Resurfacing runs $5–$14/sq ft in SoCal depending on the system selected — polish at the floor of the range, decorative stampable overlay with sealer at the top. Pricing reflects substrate prep, repairs, the resurfacing system itself, decorative finish and sealer. Tear-out and re-pour for the same finished aesthetic typically runs $15–$30/sq ft including demo and disposal.

How do you choose between overlay and polishing?

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Polishing wins when the existing slab is sound, level and the aggregate (cream, salt-and-pepper or full exposure) creates a finish you actually want. Overlay wins when the slab has surface laitance, minor unevenness, prior coating residue or you want a stamp pattern, dye color or finish that the existing concrete cannot deliver. Substrate evaluation drives the decision — we don't recommend overlay where polish would deliver a better floor.

How long does resurfacing take?

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System-dependent. Polishing: 3–4 days for 1,000 sq ft. Micro-topping: 2–3 days. Self-leveling overlay: 3–4 days plus cure. Stampable overlay: 4–5 days. Coatings: 1–4 days. Larger floors scale linearly. We work in operational facilities by zoning the project.

Will the resurfacing add height to the floor?

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Polishing adds zero height (it removes 1–2 mm of slab). Micro-topping adds 1–3 mm. Self-leveling overlay adds 3–10 mm. Stampable overlay adds 6–12 mm. Coating systems add 8–80 mil (0.2–2 mm). Where doorway clearances, floor-to-tile transitions or slope-to-drain matter, we calculate the build-up before selecting the system.

Can resurfacing fail?

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Yes — same as any flooring system. The most common failure modes are skipping moisture testing, ignoring active cracks, using incompatible repair material chemistry, and installing the wrong system on the wrong substrate (e.g., overlay over a moving slab). We mitigate by ICRI-certified substrate evaluation, documented moisture readings, and selecting the resurfacing system to match what the slab can actually support.

What's the lifespan of a resurfaced floor?

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15–25 years for sealed coatings and overlays. 50+ years for polished concrete (the floor IS the slab). Sealer cycles within those lifespans: penetrating silicate sealers run 10–15 years; topical urethane and polyaspartic sealers run 5–10 years before recoat. Recoat is fast and inexpensive — preserves the underlying decorative work indefinitely.