Polymer cement overlays consist of a proprietary blend of
portland cements, various aggregates and proprietary hybrid polymer resins.
The purpose of adding a hybrid polymer resin to the cement and
aggregate is to greatly increase the performance characteristics and versatility
of conventional cements, mortars and concrete materials.
Unlike conventional cement and concrete mixes, polymer cement
overlays can be applied as thin as a single grain of sand or
up to several cm thick without fear of delamination or typical product
failure. In addition, polymer cement overlays are much more resistant to damage
from salt, petrochemicals, UV, harsh weather conditions and traffic wearing.
Polymer cement overlays were introduced over twenty years ago,
intended for use as a thin surface restoration material for concrete substrates.
With years of successful and permanent applications, polymer
cement overlays were introduced into to architectural concrete and commercial
flooring industry in the early 80’s where it’s use has become an industry
norm.
To this day, polymer cement overlays are used for interior and
exterior applications ranging from: