Ardex handles the foundation layer on jobs where the finished floor cannot telegraph the slab below. We install their self-leveling underlayments, thin overlays, repair mortars and waterproofing systems to the full Ardex specification, from primer through final coat. That means your warranty is real and the concrete performs as tested. Call for a free written estimate.
How Ardex Underlayments and Overlays Solve Slab Problems
A concrete slab that is out of plane, cracked, or uneven will show through any topcoat. Ardex K-15 and K-60 self-leveling underlayments flow to a flat, stable base that accepts decorative finishes without the slab telegraphing through.
For existing concrete that is tired or damaged, Ardex overlays (Feather Finish, SD-M, WJ-50) bond to prepared slab and lay down a thin, seamless new surface. No tear-out needed. Ardex repair mortars patch spalls and rebuild edges before any finish goes on top.
We evaluate the slab condition, moisture profile and the topcoat planned, then specify which Ardex line (underlayment, overlay, repair or waterproofing) fits the job.
Prepare the concrete base
The slab is mechanically profiled to the Ardex spec, moisture tested, and primed with the manufacturer's primer system, not a substitute or shortcut.
Apply the Ardex system
We install primer, body coat or self-leveler, and finish or waterproofing layer in sequence, at the temperature and cure times the Ardex spec requires.
Document and hand off
Each layer cures per schedule before the next is applied. You receive product data sheets and the install record so the warranty is enforceable and complete.
Certified installer advantage
What Ardex Certified Installer Status Delivers
An Ardex Certified Installer has been trained on the product system, knows the failure modes, and installs to the full manufacturer warranty. For you, that means the work is done the way Ardex tested it to perform.
We apply the same standards-first approach to every brand we install, including Mapei, Sika, and the full lineup of concrete products we stock and use. Proper prep, proper primer, proper topcoat. No shortcuts.
Which Ardex line for which job, install spec, certification and what it means for warranty in Pittsburgh.
Because the slab below the finish decides how the finish ages. Ardex K-15 and K-60 pour a flat, sound surface that takes a finish without telegraphing the slab below, which is exactly what a high-end floor needs.
Yes. Ardex Feather Finish, SD-M and WJ-50 overlays are designed to bond to prepared existing concrete and lay a thin, seamless surface over it, so a tired slab gets a new finished surface without a full tear-out.
Yes. Ardex Certified Installer status means we install to the full manufacturer system, primer through topcoat, so the product warranty is intact and the install does what Ardex says it will.
Ardex waterproofing is designed for below-grade and wet-room applications. We pair it with proper drainage and substrate prep so the system actually keeps water out, not just claims to.
It depends on the slab, the product line and the area. Ardex products carry a premium over generic alternatives because of their performance and warranty; we put the full system cost in a written, itemised quote after seeing the slab.
Client reviews
What Pittsburgh Clients Say About Their Ardex Installs
Ardex self-leveler before our luxury vinyl plank. The floor came out perfectly flat, no lippage anywhere, and the finished install looks as good as the showroom.
O. G.
Interior designer
★★★★★
Used Ardex overlay over a beat-up basement slab. New seamless surface, bonded properly, took the topcoat with no surprises. Worth the premium.
P. R.
Renovation contractor
★★★★★
They are a certified Ardex installer so the warranty is real. Install was by the book, with the product sheets handed over at the end.
D. V.
Custom home builder
★★★★★
Ardex repair mortar saved us from a full slab replacement. They explained why it was the right call and the patched area has held up fine.
S. K.
Property manager
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Describe the slab and the finish you want, and we will specify the right Ardex product line, install it to the full manufacturer system, and deliver a written, itemized quote.
