When a floor slab needs to be dead flat or a surface must bond seamlessly, Ardex is the system we specify. Detroit Concrete installs the full Ardex line, overlays, self-leveling underlayments, repair mortars, waterproofing, to the complete manufacturer specification. That means primer, body, and topcoat, all sequenced and cured to Ardex standards. Free written estimate on every job.
How Ardex Concrete Systems Perform on Detroit Jobs
A floor's durability and finish quality hinge on what happens to the slab before the topcoat goes down. Ardex earns its place because K-15 and K-60 self-leveling underlayments create a flat, stable base that accepts any finish without showing the slab's imperfections underneath.
We assess the slab condition, moisture profile, and intended topcoat, then specify which Ardex products form the complete system and lock the install sequence.
Prepare the substrate
The concrete is mechanically profiled to the spec Ardex requires, moisture-tested, and primed with the manufacturer's primer, no substitutes.
Apply primer, body, and finish
Each layer of the Ardex system goes down in order, at the temperature and timing the spec calls for, with proper curing between coats.
Document and hand off
Once cured, you receive product data sheets and the install record so the manufacturer warranty is valid and the work is fully documented.
Certified installer advantage
What Ardex Certified Installer Status Delivers
Being an Ardex Certified Installer means we have been trained on the product system, understand the install sequence and failure modes, and can deliver work that qualifies for the full manufacturer warranty.
For your project, that translates to a floor installed exactly as Ardex engineered it, with proper prep, primer, and topcoat. The same standards-first approach extends to the other brands we partner with, including Mapei, Sika, and our complete product brand portfolio.
Which Ardex line for which job, install spec, certification and what it means for warranty in Detroit.
Because the slab below the finish decides how the finish ages. Ardex K-15 and K-60 pour a flat, sound surface that takes a finish without telegraphing the slab below, which is exactly what a high-end floor needs.
Yes. Ardex Feather Finish, SD-M and WJ-50 overlays are designed to bond to prepared existing concrete and lay a thin, seamless surface over it, so a tired slab gets a new finished surface without a full tear-out.
Yes. Ardex Certified Installer status means we install to the full manufacturer system, primer through topcoat, so the product warranty is intact and the install does what Ardex says it will.
Ardex waterproofing is designed for below-grade and wet-room applications. We pair it with proper drainage and substrate prep so the system actually keeps water out, not just claims to.
It depends on the slab, the product line and the area. Ardex products carry a premium over generic alternatives because of their performance and warranty; we put the full system cost in a written, itemised quote after seeing the slab.
Client reviews
What Detroit Clients Say About Their Ardex Installs
Ardex self-leveler before our luxury vinyl plank. The floor came out perfectly flat, no lippage anywhere, and the finished install looks as good as the showroom.
O. G.
Interior designer
★★★★★
Used Ardex overlay over a beat-up basement slab. New seamless surface, bonded properly, took the topcoat with no surprises. Worth the premium.
P. R.
Renovation contractor
★★★★★
They are a certified Ardex installer so the warranty is real. Install was by the book, with the product sheets handed over at the end.
D. V.
Custom home builder
★★★★★
Ardex repair mortar saved us from a full slab replacement. They explained why it was the right call and the patched area has held up fine.
S. K.
Property manager
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Describe the slab and the finish you envision, and we will specify the right Ardex line, install it to the full manufacturer system, and deliver a written, itemized quote.
