In 2002, Dessureault joined the University of Arizona and is now a tenured Associate Professor in the Mining and Geological Engineering Department. Since arriving at Arizona, Dessureault has simultaneously followed his passion in research and commercial enterprises.
Visit http://www.concretenetwork.com for more concrete floor videos. The required thickness of a concrete overlayment varies by type and manufacturer. Overlays vary in thickness from 1/8 to 3/4 of an inch. Find out how thick your overlayment should be applied and what factors you need to consider.
An overlay can save you a great deal of money when compared to the cost of demolition and replacement of your existing concrete floors. Depending on a variety of factors, a basic floor overlay runs from $3 to $7 per square foot, which is comparable to high-end carpet or tile.The price can increase to $15 or more per square foot when textures, embeds or saw cuts are added to the design. For example, SolCrete, a company in Texas estimates that a 200 square foot overlay will cost just over $7 per square foot, while a 500 square foot project would run about $3 per square foot.