Concrete Resurfacing & Overlays in Glendale CA - a fresh surface over sound concrete
Worn, pitted or stained concrete that's still solid underneath can get a new smooth, textured or stamped surface without tearing out the slab.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
What does concrete resurfacing do for a worn slab?
Concrete resurfacing and overlays put a thin troweled coat over the slab you already have, giving a worn garage floor, patio or walkway in Glendale, CA a durable new surface that can be smooth, textured or stamped.
Most people who call us have concrete that's still solid but looks tired, with pitting, stains, old patches or a coating that's flaking off, and that old coating comes off first in the grinding and surface prep part of the job. The price moves with the size of the area, how much repair and coating removal the slab needs, and the finish you choose. The schedule turns on the same things, since repairs come first and each coat has to cure before the next, and your written estimate puts your own figure on it with every step spelled out.
Is concrete resurfacing right for your slab?
Solid slab, worn top
A solid slab with a pitted or stained top only needs a new surface, not new concrete.
Plain patio you want restyled
A stamped or textured overlay changes how a plain gray patio looks without breaking it out.
Flaking coating on sound concrete
Once the old coating is ground off, a sound slab underneath can take a fresh overlay.
Cracks that have stopped moving
Old, stable cracks can be repaired and covered, as long as the slab isn't still shifting.
How we do concrete resurfacing and overlays
An overlay only makes sense on concrete that's sound and not moving, so before I quote one I check for active cracks and signs of settling. If the slab is still shifting, I'll walk you through repairs or other options first instead of selling you a coat the slab will pull apart. When the slab checks out, we take off old coatings and grind the surface so the new coat has something to bond to, repair cracks and chips, clean off the dust, then trowel on the resurfacer and finish it smooth, textured or stamped, letting each coat cure before the next one goes on.
Some slabs need a different fix. Indoors, a floor that's out of level is often better served by self-leveling concrete and overlays, which flows out flat instead of following the dips. Around a pool, the deck takes water and bare feet all day, so we treat it as its own job under pool deck coatings and resurfacing.
Smooth micro-topping
A thin, smooth, single-color coat suits garage floors, interior slabs and covered patios where you want a clean, even look. It's the simplest of the three finishes to schedule.
Stamped overlay
Stamped overlays suit patios, walkways and entries where you want the look of stone, brick or tile on the concrete you already have. Color, stain and sealer go on in separate coats, so plan on more time before it's done.
Textured finish
A textured or broomed finish suits outdoor walks and steps where you want more grip underfoot than a smooth coat gives. It's a good middle choice when footing matters more than looks.
What happens when you call about resurfacing in Glendale?
Call or send the form
Call (747) 372-8604 any day from 7 AM to 10 PM, or use the form, and tell us where the slab is and what you'd like it to look like. We'll set a time for me to come out.
I look at the slab myself
I check the floor for damp spots, cracks, settling and old coatings, and hear what you want from it. If you'd like a test on your slab before work starts, ask, since it has to sit untouched for a set time and that moves the start date.
You get a written estimate
The estimate spells out the prep, the product and each step, so you can see what you're paying for and nothing about the plan is a guess. You can hold it up line by line against any other bid you get.
My crew and I do the work
We do the prep and the install ourselves, and the resurfacer goes down only in the range the maker calls for, which for one product is 50°F to 90°F for both the surface and the air, so a very hot or cold day can push us back. When it's done, I walk the finished floor with you before we pack up.
Should a resurfacing job keep your control joints?
Usually yes, the joints should stay.
Control joints are the cut lines in a slab that give it a planned place to crack. One resurfacer maker says the existing joints should be maintained, which in practice means carrying them up through the new surface instead of troweling over them and hoping the slab behaves.
It's a fair question to ask any contractor, us included. Our written estimate shows whether the plan keeps your joints, because a crack that shows up in a new surface usually started underneath, and I'd rather plan for it now than explain it next year.
Examples of concrete floor work
Look through these examples of resurfaced, coated and polished concrete to get a feel for the finishes this kind of work can give a slab.
Get a written plan for resurfacing your slab
Tell us where the slab is, roughly how big it is, any cracks or settling you've noticed and the finish you want. We reply within one business day, and the on-site estimate is free with no obligation.
Why Glendale homeowners call Ironwood Epoxy Flooring of Glendale for resurfacing
The owner looks at your slab
I come out to look at the floor and write the estimate myself, and I lead the crew that does the work. The person who judged your slab is the one on site while the overlay goes down.
Started in Glendale in 2023
I learned to prep and coat concrete on my dad's jobs and started this business in Glendale in 2023 to keep working the careful way he taught me. His view was that floors fail from underneath, so I'll spend the extra time on prep before I'll watch a surface peel a year later.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured. In California that matters even on smaller jobs, which the license question below explains.
A guarantee, then your call
Your resurfacing job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. To get started, call (747) 372-8604 or send the form above and tell us about your slab.
Concrete resurfacing questions we hear
How much does concrete resurfacing cost in Glendale, CA?
The cost comes down to your slab, so the honest number is the one on a written estimate after we've seen it. The biggest swings are the square footage, how much crack repair and old coating removal come first, and whether you want a single smooth coat or a stamped finish with color and sealer, while steps, edges and tight spots add hand work. Call (747) 372-8604 to set up a visit.
Can you put a concrete overlay over a cracked or settling slab?
Only once the cracking and settling have stopped, because an overlay follows whatever the slab underneath does. One resurfacer maker says cracks coming up through the new surface can't be completely prevented, especially where the slab settles or lacks enough control joints. That's why we check for active cracks and settling before we quote.
What causes a concrete overlay to peel or come loose?
Most overlays come loose because the slab under them is still moving, cracking or holding moisture. A thin coat shows that movement and then lets go, often within a season, so overlays are meant for structurally sound concrete that isn't moving. Skipped prep, like leaving old coating or dust on the surface, is the other common cause.
How long does resurfaced concrete take before I can walk or drive on it?
Foot traffic usually comes back within about 2 to 8 hours and cars within about 4 to 24 hours, depending on the resurfacer. Those are the ranges two makers give for their own products, so the one on your job sets how long the surface stays closed, and we'll tell you which applies before we start.
Why does a stamped concrete overlay take longer than a smooth one?
A stamped overlay goes on in more coats, and each one has to cure before the next. A one-color micro-topping, a thin smooth overlay, is a single pass, while a stamped outdoor overlay with color, stain and sealer runs four or five. If you're working around a party or a move-in date, tell us at the estimate so the finish fits your schedule.
Can someone without a license do a small concrete job in California?
Only in narrow cases. California requires a license for minor work that needs a permit of any kind or uses hired workers, even when the job is under $1,000, a limit the state raised from $500. An unlicensed person who bids over $1,000 is subject to legal action, and the state licensing board says to make sure no workers are used and no building permits apply before you hire someone unlicensed for minor work.
Want a plan for your slab?
Ask for an estimate and I'll look at your slab, then write up the prep, the product and each step.
Other concrete work you may need
Concrete resurfacing and overlays in Glendale and nearby cities
Before work starts, we check with the city or county office that covers your address and tell you what we find, because the permit question isn't settled for resurfacing. In Glendale, the city's right-of-way permits section issues right-of-way permits for improvements tied to capital projects, and its list names excavation and encroachment, not resurfacing, so that list alone doesn't tell you whether your job needs one. If a permit does apply, it also changes who can legally do even a small job, which the license question above covers.
Across Glendale we mostly see garage floors, patios and walkways that are solid underneath but worn on top, along with some slabs that have dropped at an edge and need sorting out before any overlay. We give every slab the same check on jobs in Burbank, Pasadena and the other cities around Glendale.