Concrete Repair Before Coating in Wilmington, NC
Cracks, spalls, pits, and joint damage must be repaired with compatible materials before a coating is installed. Skipping this step is the most common reason coatings fail.
Best fit for
- Any slab with cracks, spalls, or pits
- Slabs with damaged control joints
- Repair-first projects
Benefits
- Sound, coatable substrate
- Materials chosen to move with the concrete
- Foundation for a long-lasting coating
Finish options
- Solid color
- Decorative flake blends
- Metallic finishes
- Quartz broadcast
- High-gloss or satin topcoat
- Anti-slip additives
Preparation
- On-site evaluation of the concrete surface, moisture, and existing coatings
- Diamond grinding to open the concrete profile and remove contamination
- Crack, spall, and pit repair using compatible patching compounds
- Vacuum and cleaning before any primer or base coat goes down
Installation
- Primer or base coat matched to the substrate and system
- Body coat application to build thickness and color
- Decorative element broadcast where applicable (flake, quartz, metallic effect)
- Protective topcoat for chemical, UV, and abrasion resistance
Maintenance
- Sweep or dust mop regularly to remove grit
- Damp-mop with a neutral pH cleaner — avoid harsh solvents
- Rinse any oil, coolant, or chemical spills promptly
- Plan a recoat when the topcoat shows visible wear at high-traffic areas
Frequently asked
Will cracks come back through the coating?
Static cracks can be repaired so they do not telegraph. Actively moving cracks require joint treatments — no coating stops slab movement.
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