Skip the tear-out. Ardex overlays bond to sound concrete and deliver a finished surface in days, not weeks. Gatineau Concrete applies decorative microtoppings, structural resurfacing, and stamped finishes to existing slabs across Gatineau. Free written estimate included.
Existing Concrete That Needs Resurfacing, Not Replacement
A concrete slab that is structurally intact but visually worn, stained, or out of spec can be brought back with an Ardex overlay. The system bonds to the existing pour, eliminating the cost and mess of demolition. Ardex manufactures overlay products for every finish type: thin decorative microtoppings for showrooms and entries, polishable overlays for retail floors, stamped overlays for patios and hardscape, and structural overlays for heavy-use areas.
Installation follows Ardex protocols for surface prep, primer selection, mix ratios, placement, and cure. This spec compliance is what activates the Ardex warranty. We handle the entire sequence and provide warranty documentation at project close.
When the slab itself has failed structurally, overlay is not the answer. In those cases, we recommend full foundation replacement or driveway replacement depending on the application. Our Ardex repair mortars address spalls and cracks before overlay application.
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Installation sequence
How Ardex Overlay Installation Unfolds in Gatineau
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.
Grind and prime per spec
The slab surface is diamond-ground to the Ardex profile, cleaned of contaminants, and any damaged areas are repaired with compatible mortar. The Ardex primer matched to the overlay system is applied.
Mix, place, and finish
Ardex overlay material is mixed to exact ratios, placed at the specified thickness, and finished to the chosen appearance: smooth trowel, polished, or stamped as the system allows.
Cure and handoff
The overlay cures on the Ardex schedule, receives the topcoat or sealer per system requirements, and is handed off with warranty documentation and care instructions.
Installer expertise matters
Ardex Specification Compliance Protects Your Investment
Ardex systems are engineered products. The warranty is contingent on the installer following Ardex specifications for every step: primer type, mix water, placement thickness, working time, and cure conditions. Deviations compromise performance and void coverage. We install to spec because that is the only way the system performs as designed.
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 Gatineau 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, Gatineau
★★★★★
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, Ottawa
★★★★★
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, Barrhaven
★★★★★
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, Nepean
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Describe the slab location, the finish you want, and the current surface condition. We will recommend the right Ardex overlay system and provide a written quote.
