A concrete overlay is a thin, cement-based layer — typically 1/16" to 1/4" thick — applied over an existing floor, wall or stair to resurface it with the seamless look of poured concrete, without removing the original substrate. Designer Concrete’s overlay is a flexible, polymer-modified formula that moves with the substrate to resist cracking.
The System
Our signature system: a thin, seamless cementitious overlay applied over existing concrete, plywood, tile or radiant-heated slabs. Because it flexes with the substrate, it resists the hairline cracking that plagues rigid toppings — giving you the raw, monolithic concrete look without tear-out, in a fully custom colour.
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A concrete overlay is a thin (about 1/16"–1/4") cement-based layer applied over an existing floor, wall or stair to give it the seamless look of poured concrete — without removing the original surface.
Yes. With proper surface preparation, our flexible overlay bonds over existing concrete, plywood, ceramic tile and radiant-heated slabs, which is why most projects need little or no tear-out.
Our overlay uses a flexible, polymer-modified formula that flexes with the substrate, so it strongly resists the hairline cracking common to rigid toppings. Correct substrate prep and control joints handle the rest.
Pricing depends on the substrate condition, square footage, colour and finish. We provide a clear, fixed quote after a site visit and a physical sample — contact us for an estimate.
Book a site visit and a physical sample. Clear, fixed pricing before any work starts — in Vancouver and across Canada.
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