Title:
DCC Best Practices in Decorative Concrete: Surface Preparation for Cementitious Overlays
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Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
47
Issue:
10
Appears on pages(s):
74-75
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Date:
10/1/2025
Abstract:
The success and longevity of cement-based overlays depend significantly on proper surface preparation. This article provides general guidance for successfully bonding cementious overlays to the concrete subbase. Basic steps of surface inspection and preparation are outlined.