Toppings
When your concrete floor needs to be resurfaced, toppings give your slab the durability and consistent beauty you are looking for.
Topping a concrete slab is a great way to get a new slab. Sometimes slab surfaces deteriorate beyond recovery and it needs a facelift. Toppings are also great when a slab cannot be removed completely and needs to return to service quickly. There have been several advancements in the strength and durability of toppings in the last several years expanding the uses for these products.
A topping installed by Ground Floor can last several years. We can complete the topping turn key from to prep to finish floor. Specific toppings also have to the ability to be polished just like regular concrete. Polished toppings are desirable due to their consistent appearance throughout the floor due to the consistency of the topping material itself. Our expert concrete flooring installers can breathe new life into your worn or damaged floors, saving you time and money compared to complete replacement.
Self-Leveling vs Trowel-Applied Concrete Toppings
Concrete floor toppings are commonly used to restore damaged slabs, correct uneven surfaces, and prepare floors for new finishes without full concrete replacement. Two of the most widely used systems in commercial construction are self-leveling toppings and trowel-applied resurfacing systems, each designed for different structural conditions and finish requirements. Understanding when to use each method helps property owners achieve the right balance of durability, floor flatness, and long-term performance.
Read the full guide: Self-Leveling vs Trowel-Applied Concrete Toppings
Using Concrete Toppings as a Base for Polished Concrete or Coatings
Concrete toppings are frequently installed as a foundation layer for polished concrete floors and high-performance coating systems such as epoxy, urethane, and polyaspartic. When existing slabs are cracked, uneven, or heavily patched, a properly installed topping can create the smooth, durable substrate needed for these finishes to perform correctly. This approach allows commercial facilities to upgrade floor performance and aesthetics without replacing the entire slab.
Read the full guide: Using Concrete Toppings as a Base for Polished Concrete or Coatings.