Floor Overlay Coating treatments


May 25, 2010

Ice Crystal Coffee Concrete Overlay

Although Concrete Overlays may be common and a popular solution in various parts of the Nation. Pittsburgh is getting a glimpse of this innovative floor system. The application is for old concrete either for slab on grade buildings, previously coated floors , failed/tired ceramic, driveways, walkways, patios. This product can be used in an interior or exterior application. The different brands of overlays in the Pittsburgh area are similar in which they are mixed and applied. The surface is prepared by grinding all of the foreign materials: (old paint, mastic(glue), thinset, vinyl, old sealer …) The cracks (if any ) are ground out to a “V” groove and filled with either epoxy or acrylic modified patch. The surface is then treated with a bonding agent. The concrete overlay is then put on using one of these methods http://bit.ly/3HODgP (Concrete Network). The options are endless: reactive staining, stencils, spray grout pattens, stamps, dyes, or other faux finish designs can apply. This can be an inexpensive way to restore or rehab any floor treatments for a project. Commercial, Institutional and Industrial uses can save ten’s of thousands. The coating creates a “clean slate” that is resilient for high traffic. The coating are permenent and need only to be sealed over time. At Concrete Zenwe have been trained in these methods and strive to apply them in an original organic format. Our costs for the overlays range from $3.00- $7.00 per square foot. The stampable overlays may be a bit more depending on the size of the project.  Contact us www.


USGBC “Concrete:Top Pic for Countertops in a Green Home”


May 19, 2010

Concrete is a very resilient material for countertops. It is not by nature a green product - cement production and transportation are extremely energy-intensive—but if the aggregate is recycled and locally sourced, and load additives such as VCAS can be added, the energy intensity falls.

Concrete can be molded into custom shapes and dyed almost any color or given distinctive blended looks, though you should inquire about the toxicity of dyes. Once cast into countertops, concrete can withstand heat very well. However, concrete counters should be sealed periodically to limit stains, water damage and bacterial growth, and heat can damage the seal. Certain sealers with nanotechnology can resist 99% of the staining and withstand heat of boiling pots set directly onto them

Treated well, concrete can last a lifetime. At the end of its useful life in your kitchen, it can be reused whole or cut for other projects. Unwanted concrete can be crushed into aggregate for producing new concrete, saving energy used in mining resources to produce new concrete and keeping old concrete out of landfills. - Source USGBC Green Home Guide - B