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I need concrete patio resurfacing ideas

Posted on 10/11/23 at 10:51 am
Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
15245 posts
Posted on 10/11/23 at 10:51 am
I need concrete patio resurfacing ideas. Currently have a large uncovered concrete slab patio. It has a few minor settling cracks in it and just generally isn’t very aesthetically pleasing. 25 years old at this point. I looked at blue slate, but holy shite it was expensive. For our size patio we’re talking almost $30k.

Is there something cheap out there? Should I resurface with textured concrete or will that look bad? Another note, I have a bunch of kids and they play on it a lot.
Posted by BilbeauTBaggins
probably stuck in traffic
Member since May 2021
5990 posts
Posted on 10/11/23 at 11:00 am to
pics of the current patio? if they're already playing on it, I would imagine you wouldn't want to change it up.

if the cracks aren't causing the slab to deform, maybe consider just filling the cracks?
Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
15245 posts
Posted on 10/11/23 at 11:04 am to
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pics of the current patio? if they're already playing on it, I would imagine you wouldn't want to change it up.

if the cracks aren't causing the slab to deform, maybe consider just filling the cracks?



It's not just about the cracks, I just don't like the way a massive piece of gray concrete looks I guess. Rest of my backyard is nicer and it sticks out.

I don't have pics right now, I'll try later.
Posted by LSU82BILL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Member since Sep 2006
10433 posts
Posted on 10/11/23 at 11:23 am to
Look into travertine pavers over sand.
Posted by BlackPot
Member since Oct 2016
2155 posts
Posted on 10/11/23 at 1:03 pm to
Concrete stain? They come in a ton of colors now. That's probably your cheapest and easiest option.
Posted by jmon
Loisiana
Member since Oct 2010
8853 posts
Posted on 10/11/23 at 2:12 pm to
They is the polymer applications that have the flecks in them? Acid stain? Stamped concrete overlay?
Posted by tigeroarz1
Winston-Salem, NC
Member since Oct 2013
3546 posts
Posted on 10/11/23 at 2:15 pm to
Sounds like you’re going to have to stain it if you don’t want to spend a lot of money. You can’t really resurface with a thin layer of additional textured concrete as it will just chip away over time. Concrete folks don’t like to pour less than 3 inches thick. Also it will probably crack again where it cracked before.

If you are willing to spend then check out outdoor porcelain pavers. They’re thin and you can select different textures from stone to wood.

Belgrade Porcelain Pavers
This post was edited on 10/11/23 at 2:17 pm
Posted by robot55
Member since Dec 2008
883 posts
Posted on 10/11/23 at 2:35 pm to
You can resurface it. This is primarily what our company does. We use butterfield overlay products and have used them for years. Looking at roughly $7/ sqft for textured, stamped concrete overlays that are scored, stained, and sealed.
Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
15245 posts
Posted on 10/11/23 at 3:40 pm to
quote:

You can resurface it. This is primarily what our company does. We use butterfield overlay products and have used them for years. Looking at roughly $7/ sqft for textured, stamped concrete overlays that are scored, stained, and sealed.




I like this price! You have any photos?
Posted by robot55
Member since Dec 2008
883 posts
Posted on 10/11/23 at 3:56 pm to
Check out or website. Squarefootdesignla.com. Click on the exterior section of the homepage and there’s lots of photos of slate textured overlays in there.
Posted by WhiskeyThrottle
Weatherford Tx
Member since Nov 2017
5838 posts
Posted on 10/11/23 at 4:32 pm to
Cool Deck is an option. Nothing will beat $7 a sq ft but I think Cool deck was like $15-20 sq ft to have it done and I did my front porch myself and it was like $9 or 10 a sq ft. Prep work is super critical.

Other option is an epoxy paint with sand mixed in or flakes. A 5 gallon kit (10 gallons total- 5 gallons of part A and 5 gallons of part B) was like $2,000. Again, they can mix whatever color you want.

How many sq ft are you talking.
Posted by Meauxjeaux
98836 posts including my alters
Member since Jun 2005
41822 posts
Posted on 10/14/23 at 1:25 pm to
Robot, do y’all pour new patio as well?
Posted by tigeroarz1
Winston-Salem, NC
Member since Oct 2013
3546 posts
Posted on 10/14/23 at 1:53 pm to
quote:

Check out or website. Squarefootdesignla.com. Click on the exterior section of the homepage and there’s lots of photos of slate textured overlays in there.
Looks good. Can I get a few pics 5-10 years after installation?
Posted by Long Ball Larry
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2021
1470 posts
Posted on 10/16/23 at 4:48 pm to
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Looks good. Can I get a few pics 5-10 years after installation?


Im sure his company will go out and collect pictures of their work that is a decade old to satisfy your request.
While we are at it , can you please post a few links to company websites that do this to advertise their work ?

Dont be dumb.
Posted by justokatgolf
Louisiana
Member since May 2023
42 posts
Posted on 10/16/23 at 5:33 pm to
Float it with leveling cement and cover with ceramic tiles.
Posted by Grassy1
Member since Oct 2009
6539 posts
Posted on 10/17/23 at 7:44 am to
Those are really nice looking installations.

How scratch resistant is it? Such as moving patio chairs, etc around on it often?
Posted by GeauxldMember
Member since Nov 2003
4574 posts
Posted on 10/18/23 at 7:38 am to
quote:

Cool Deck is an option. Nothing will beat $7 a sq ft but I think Cool deck was like $15-20 sq ft to have it done and I did my front porch myself and it was like $9 or 10 a sq ft. Prep work is super critical.


I just got a few estimates for ~1500 SF cool deck type surfacing and they ranged from $6.50-9.00/SF.
Posted by tigeroarz1
Winston-Salem, NC
Member since Oct 2013
3546 posts
Posted on 10/18/23 at 8:12 am to
quote:

Im sure his company will go out and collect pictures of their work that is a decade old to satisfy your request. While we are at it , can you please post a few links to company websites that do this to advertise their work ? Dont be dumb.
Quality and longevity of a product is a legit concern. I’m in the exterior design and construction business. We often revisit projects for lessons learned. Obviously they wouldn’t put the images on a flashy website but I didn’t ask for that.
Posted by jmarto1
Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV
Member since Mar 2008
35248 posts
Posted on 10/18/23 at 8:48 am to
quote:

How scratch resistant is it? Such as moving patio chairs, etc around on it often?



I have this question as well. I need to redo a patio at work that has an overlay that is coming up. It was a crap job in the first place 13 years ago and the it is about time to get this taken care of. I would also want to look at the front of my restaurant as well. Whatever product is used would have to have some grip to avoid bs lawsuits
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