Refresh Worn Concrete with Ardex Overlays in Detroit
Skip the tear-out. Ardex overlay systems bond to existing concrete and deliver a fresh surface in days, not weeks. We're the Ardex specialist in Detroit, handling decorative microtoppings for retail entries, structural overlays for worn warehouse floors, and stamped finishes for patios and outdoor spaces. Free written estimate on every project.
A concrete slab that is structurally intact but cosmetically worn or out-of-spec does not need replacement. An Ardex overlay bonds to the existing surface and restores both appearance and performance at a fraction of the cost of tear-out and new pour. Ardex manufactures overlays for every scenario: thin decorative microtoppings for showrooms and retail, polishable systems for commercial floors, structural overlays for heavy-use warehouse slabs, and stamped finishes for patios and walkways.
We install as an Ardex-certified specialist, which means every step follows Ardex protocols. Prep, primer selection, mix ratios, placement technique, and cure schedule all matter. The system warranty is only valid when the installer adheres to those specifications. We deliver to spec every time.
We inspect the slab for structural integrity, surface condition, moisture levels, and any cracks or spalls. This assessment determines which Ardex overlay system is right for the job and what prep work is needed.
Grind and prepare to spec
The surface is diamond-ground to the Ardex profile, contaminants removed, cracks filled with compatible repair material, and the slab primed with the specified Ardex primer for the chosen overlay system.
Mix, place, and finish the overlay
Ardex overlay material is mixed to exact manufacturer ratios, placed at the engineered thickness, and finished to the specified look: smooth trowel, polished, or stamped as the project calls for.
Cure, seal, and hand off
The overlay cures on the Ardex schedule, receives the matched topcoat or sealer per system spec, and is handed off with warranty documentation and a maintenance protocol for the owner.
Why installer expertise matters
Ardex Specification Compliance Protects Your Investment
Ardex systems perform as engineered when every step follows Ardex spec. Cutting corners on primer, mixing off-ratio, skipping surface prep, or applying outside the working window all void the warranty and risk premature failure. We follow the spec because that is what makes the system last.
Coordinate with Ardex waterproofing if moisture is a concern, and with Ardex self-leveling if the slab needs flatness correction before overlay. Our Ardex certification means we have the training and support to handle complex conditions.
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.
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, Detroit
★★★★★
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, Warren
★★★★★
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, Ann Arbor
★★★★★
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, Sterling Heights
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Describe the slab area, the finish you want, and the current surface condition. We'll spec the right Ardex overlay system and send a written quote within one business day.
