Skip the tear-out. Ardex overlay systems bond to sound concrete and deliver a finished surface in days, not weeks. We're the Pittsburgh Ardex specialist, installing decorative microtoppings, structural resurfacing, and stamped overlays for homes and businesses. Free written estimate.
A concrete slab that is structurally intact but visually worn or out of spec does not need replacement. An Ardex overlay bonds to the existing surface and delivers the finish and durability the space requires, at a fraction of the cost of tear-out and new pour. Ardex manufactures overlays for every scenario: thin decorative microtoppings for showrooms and entries, polishable systems for retail floors, stamped overlays for patios and hardscape, and structural overlays for high-traffic areas.
Installation quality determines whether the system performs as warranted. We follow Ardex protocols for surface prep, primer selection, material mixing, placement thickness, and cure timing. That compliance is what makes the warranty valid and the overlay durable.
If the slab has structural damage or is beyond repair, we recommend full replacement through our concrete driveway or commercial floor services. For cracks and spalls that need addressing before overlay, we use Ardex repair mortars to prepare the surface.
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How Ardex Overlay Installation Works
Evaluate the slab
We inspect the existing concrete for structural integrity, surface condition, moisture levels, and any cracks or spalls. This assessment determines which Ardex overlay system is appropriate and what prep work is needed.
Prepare per Ardex spec
The surface is diamond-ground to the correct profile, cleaned of contaminants, and any damaged areas are repaired with compatible material. The Ardex primer matched to the overlay system is applied to ensure proper bonding.
Place and finish overlay
The Ardex overlay is mixed to exact ratios, placed at the specified thickness, and finished to the desired appearance (smooth trowel, polished, stamped, or textured as the system allows).
Cure and protect
The overlay cures on the Ardex schedule. Once cured, the topcoat or sealer specified by the system is applied. You receive the warranty documentation and care instructions at handoff.
Installer expertise matters
Ardex Warranty Depends on Spec Compliance
Ardex systems are engineered products. The warranty covers the material and the system design, but only when the installer follows Ardex specifications for prep, primer, mix ratios, placement, and cure. Cutting corners on any step voids the warranty and risks premature failure. We install to spec because that is the only way the system performs as intended.
If the slab needs flatness correction before overlay, we coordinate with Ardex self-leveling underlayment. For spalls or cracks, we use Ardex repair systems to prepare the surface. Every step is part of the system.
Overlay systems, thickness ranges, warranty and when overlay beats replacement.
When the underlying slab is structurally sound and the surface issues are cosmetic or wear-related. Overlay restores the look and performance at a fraction of replacement cost; structural failure of the slab itself requires replacement.
Ranges widely by system, from very thin decorative microtoppings to substantial structural overlays. The overlay thickness matches the existing-slab condition and the use the resurfaced floor will see.
Yes, Ardex offers polishable and stamped overlay systems. The look is part of the system spec; we agree the look up front and use the matched Ardex product for that finish.
Yes. Ardex warranty applies when installers follow Ardex spec on prep, mix, install and cure. We install to spec and deliver the warranty documentation at handoff.
A few days to a week for most residential or small-commercial projects, with cure before service. Larger or staged projects take longer; the full schedule is in the quote.
Client reviews
What Pittsburgh Clients Say About Our Ardex Overlays
Microtopping overlay on a tired commercial entry. Looks brand new, no tear-out, Ardex warranty support. Real value for the right scope.
Z. S5
Property Owner, Pittsburgh
★★★★★
Stamped Ardex overlay on a patio that had been considered for replacement. Three years in, holding perfectly. Cost a fraction of replacement and looks better.
Y. S5
Restaurant Owner, Aliquippa
★★★★★
They followed Ardex spec exactly, walked us through the warranty documentation at handoff. Other contractors had quoted overlays without mentioning spec compliance. Real expertise.
Q. S5
Retail Manager, Monroeville
★★★★★
Polishable overlay on a worn showroom floor. Polished to spec, looks like the original slab was never compromised. The Ardex system is what made it possible.
X. S5
Builder, Mckeesport
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Describe the slab area, the finish you want, and the current surface condition. We'll recommend the right Ardex overlay system and send a written quote.
