About This Service
About this Service
A self-leveling concrete overlay in Marietta Square creates a smooth, even substrate for retail storefronts, restaurants and historic commercial interiors where older slabs show wear or uneven finishes. This service fits properties that must balance a finished appearance with moisture-aware preparation due to older construction and possible trapped dampness.
Preparation emphasizes profile verification and moisture assessment in historic buildings. Surface prep typically includes diamond grinding, degreasing, and careful crack repair that respects original slab details. Overlay selection favors polymer-modified mixes that handle thin to moderate pours (commonly 1/8" to 1" per pass) and bonding to aged concrete. Estimates specify product, pour thickness, coverage per bag, and cure windows. When moisture risk or concealed voids appear, the estimate documents required primers or vapor-control systems.
Practical constraints include working around tenant schedules and preserving adjacent historic finishes. Overlays are suitable for leveling and smoothing but will not remedy slabs with active settlement or undermined sections without structural repair. Handover includes a documented flatness check and readiness note for the intended finish, whether epoxy, tile, or resilient flooring.