Concrete Resurfacing & Overlays in Kokomo IN - a fresh surface that bonds to the old slab
Flaking, pitted or stained concrete? We check the old slab first, then lay a new surface only where it will hold.
- Owner on site I look at your slab myself and work with the crew.
- Slab tested first We check for moisture, old coatings and cracks before quoting.
- Joints left open We keep the existing joints open so the slab can still move.
- Dates set by weather We schedule around the temperatures the resurfacer calls for.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Replies within 1 business day.
How can you tell your concrete needs resurfacing?
Worn concrete usually starts with small surface trouble. Caught early, a sound slab can often take a new surface, but left alone, the damage can go too deep for that.
Flaking or peeling on top
The thin top layer comes off in flakes while the concrete below looks solid. That's usually a surface problem, and the longer it goes, the more it spreads.
Pits and rough patches
Small holes and a sandpaper feel show up where tires and feet wear the slab. A resurfacer can smooth them, but deeper wear needs repair before we cover it.
Fine cracks across the surface
Hairline cracks that stay the same width are often cosmetic. Cracks that keep growing, or edges that rise or sink, need a closer look before anything goes over them.
Oil and rust stains
Stains that won't scrub out spoil the look, and where oil soaks in, it can keep a new layer from gripping. We clean or grind those spots first.
Patched and mismatched spots
Old repairs in a different color make a driveway or walk look tired. An overlay gives the whole slab one even surface instead of a patchwork of fixes.
Loose or crumbling sections
Pieces that break off or sound hollow when tapped usually mean the concrete isn't sound. Resurfacing won't hold there, so I'll tell you what it really needs.
How we handle concrete resurfacing and overlays
At Kokomo Anchor Epoxy Flooring, concrete resurfacing and overlays in Kokomo start with a hard look at the old slab, because loose, oily or crumbling spots won't hold a new layer, and I'd rather tell you that up front than cover it over. Once the concrete checks out, we clean it, grind or repair what needs it and bond the new surface to it, keeping the existing joints, the cut lines that let concrete move, open so the slab can still shift the way it was built to. The price mostly turns on the size of the area, how much repair the old surface needs and the finish you choose. The schedule turns on the weather, since we set the date around the temperatures the product calls for. Your own figure comes from the estimate, which explains the prep as well as the finish.
Some floors call for a different fix. When an indoor floor is uneven or out of level, self-leveling concrete and overlays flow out to a flat surface, which a thin resurfacer isn't meant to do. When the worn concrete is around your pool, we look at pool deck coatings and resurfacing instead, so the surface suits wet, bare feet.
What happens after you call us about resurfacing?
Here's how a resurfacing job runs, from your first call through the day we walk the finished surface together.
Call or send the form
Tell us where the concrete is and what you're seeing on it. We set a time for me to come out and look at the slab.
Testing and the estimate
I check the slab for moisture, old coatings and cracks. Your estimate explains the prep the concrete needs as well as the finish.
Prep and resurfacing
We pick a date that suits your schedule and the product's weather needs. Then our crew preps the slab and lays the new surface.
Walk the finished surface
We clean up and walk the finished concrete with you. The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Why Kokomo homeowners call Kokomo Anchor Epoxy Flooring
I see the slab and stay on site
I test your concrete myself, and I'm on the job with our crew while the prep and resurfacing get done.
In business since 2017
Nine years in, we still treat a new surface as only as good as the concrete under it.
Licensed and fully insured on your job
We're licensed and fully insured, which is worth asking any contractor about before they start work on your property.
Based in Kokomo, working nearby
We're based in Kokomo and work across the cities around it, so I can come out and see your slab in person.
Get a resurfacing estimate that explains the prep
Send a few photos of the slab, its rough size and whether the work reaches the street. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
Resurfaced concrete examples
Look through these examples of resurfaced driveways, walks, patios and pool decks to get a feel for the finishes this kind of work can give.
Questions about resurfacing concrete
These are the questions I hear most from Kokomo homeowners about resurfacing. If your slab doesn't fit neatly into one of them, call or send photos and ask about your own job.
Is my old concrete a good candidate for resurfacing?
It is if the concrete underneath is structurally sound and can be cleaned of dust, grease, oil and dirt, because one resurfacer maker requires that for the new layer to bond. Damage that's flaking is normally a surface effect with sound concrete below the flakes, so it's worth asking whether that's what you have. I check this on the visit before I'll quote a new surface.
How much does concrete resurfacing cost in Kokomo?
Concrete resurfacing across the US usually costs about $3 to $20 per square foot, with stamped or stained finishes at the high end. That's the market's range, not our price, and a plain finish on a sound slab sits lower than a decorative finish over concrete that needs heavy repair. Your own figure comes from the estimate after I've seen the slab.
How long after resurfacing can I walk or drive on concrete?
With one maker's resurfacer, you can walk on it in 2 to 3 hours and drive on it in 4 to 8 hours. Other products have their own times, so we'll tell you what applies to yours. Plan to park somewhere else and keep people off the surface for that window.
Can you resurface concrete when it's cold out?
Not below the product's range, because one maker's resurfacer goes on only when both the surface and the air are from 50°F to 90°F, and never on a frozen surface. That's why we watch the forecast, and we'd rather move the date than lay a surface on a day that won't stay in range.
Will road salt damage a resurfaced driveway in Kokomo?
Salt is worth limiting, especially while the surface is new. Guidance written for new concrete paving says to keep salt off soon after construction and to use magnesium or calcium chloride only when you need it for safety. One study also found that rock salt appears gentler on concrete than calcium or magnesium chloride.
What causes concrete to flake and peel?
Usually it's surface scaling, the peeling of the top layer, which is the most common kind of frost damage and is linked to deicing salt. Other kinds of damage have their own causes and repairs, so I name the kind of damage first and fit the fix to it.
Resurfacing in Kokomo and nearby cities
Where a driveway or sidewalk meets the street, Kokomo's City Hall Welcome Center, 765-456-7362, issues the permits, and its list names curb-cut work, not resurfacing, so we check with them before we start and handle the paperwork when a permit is needed. We do the same work in Carmel, Peru and the other cities below.
Send photos of your concrete for a resurfacing estimate
We take calls Monday through Sunday from 7 AM to 10 PM at (765) 319-0314, so you can reach us after work or on a weekend.