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Concrete Resurfacing System

Concrete resurfacing is a great option for fixing or updating old concrete surfaces. Brickform’s resurfacing products are designed to work together for a quality end result.

Surface Preparation

When resurfacing concrete, surface preparation needs vary from project to project.

If you need to remove an old sealer use Brickform Strip-It.
For cleaning go with a pH-neutral detergent like Brickform Neutra Clean.
When etching you can use muriatic acid or Brickform E-Etch.

Note: If etching isn’t enough, grinding, scarification or shotblasting may be needed to create the desired surface profile.

Primer

Using a primer will increase bond strength and make it easier to spread the overlay and achieve a smooth surface. Use Brickform Triple Seven Bond Coat® with Brickform Micro-Topping, SM Professional Grade, Stampable Overlay, and Vertical Mix to ensure best results.

Overlays

Brickform offers a variety of overlays, including:

Cem-Coat® colored cementitious coatings
Stampable overlays
Micro-toppings
SM Professional Grade® spray texture

Coloring

Resurfacing projects can be colored in many of the same ways as traditional concrete.

Overlay Liquid Colorant: Color Brickform overlays integrally. Available in the Brickform Standard Colors.
Color Hardener & Antique Release: Use with OL-60 Stampable Overlay
Concrete Stains and Dyes: Choose from acid stains, water-based or fast drying-dyes

Sealers

Protect resurfaced concrete with premium decorative sealers from Brickform. Choose from a variety of gloss levels.

Complete your resurfacing system

Liquid Polymer – Use with Micro-Topping and SM Professional Grade
Design Tape – Create patterns that mimic stone, tile or slate

Other tools and equipment you may need:

Trowel
Hopper gun
Metal or rubber squeegees
Vacuum
Pressure washer
Drill with paint mixing attachment
Mixing bucket
Roller
Airless sprayer
Stiff bristled broom

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Brickform was founded in 1971 during the early days of modern decorative concrete. With innovations such as urethane stamps and computer aided design, Brickform has long been at the forefront of the industry.