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The Preferred Deck Concrete Overlay System

Be advised that not all steps are required for every application.

Five steps to a beautiful, affordable and durable surface for your residential or commercial property:

1

Surface Prep

Clean and prepare concrete as needed. Refer to Technical Data Sheets.

2

Bond Coat

Roll or spray on ADDITIVE.

3

Scratch Coat

Trowel on a thin layer of ADDITIVE and AGGREGATE mix.

4

Texture Coat

Using ADDITIVE and AGGREGATE, create and apply the texture COAT of your choice.

5

Color & Seal

This step differs by texture. Use at least one coloring method and sealer.

How it Works

 

 

The Preferred Deck Concrete Overlay System

1

Step #1

 

 

Surface Prep

Clean and prepare concrete as needed.

2

Step #2

 

 

Bond Coat

Roll or spray on the ADDITIVE.

3

Step #3

 

 

Scratch Coat

Trowel on a thin layer of ADDITIVE and AGGREGATE mix.

4

Step #4

 

 

Texture Coat

Using ADDITIVE and AGGREGATE, create and apply the texture COAT of your choice.

Step #4

 

 

Lace Texture

Using ADDITIVE and AGGREGATE, create and apply the texture COAT of your choice.

Step #4

 

 

Granite Texture

Using ADDITIVE and AGGREGATE, create and apply the texture COAT of your choice.

Step #4

 

 

Flagstone Texture

Using ADDITIVE and AGGREGATE, create and apply the texture COAT of your choice.

Step #4

 

 

Saltillo Tile Texture

Using ADDITIVE and AGGREGATE, create and apply the texture COAT of your choice.

Step #4

 

 

Stamped Overlay Texture

Using ADDITIVE and AGGREGATE, create and apply the texture COAT of your choice.

5

Step #5

 

 

Color & Seal

This step differs by texture. Use at least one coloring method and sealer.

Applying the Decorative Stain

Step #5

 

 

Seal

Apply the Sealer of your Choice

NOTE: The High Gloss Sealer has been discontinued since Southwest Seal is our most popular sealer.