How It Works

How your project works.

The goal is to remove uncertainty in the right order: first understand the concrete, then the design, then the scope, and only then the installation plan.

There is no universal timeline because condition, weather, access, system and project size all matter.

The process

From first photos to a finished surface.

We confirm the surface condition and design before installation begins.

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  1. A pool deck before resurfacing.01

    Share your project

    Send photos, rough dimensions and what you want to change.

  2. Sample board used to plan the patio finish.02

    Review and estimate

    We review the surface, assess the site if needed, and confirm the scope and design.

  3. Pool deck preparation during the work.03

    Prepare and install

    Preparation, repairs and installation follow the agreed plan and site conditions.

  4. Completed resurfaced pool deck.04

    Care and follow-up

    We explain cure time, return to use and care for the installed finish.

See the detailed process
  1. 01 · Tell Us About the Project

    Start with the space, what you want to change, rough dimensions and a few clear photos if you have them.

  2. 02 · We Review the Existing Concrete

    We look at condition, previous coatings, movement, moisture concerns, drainage, access and how the space is used.

  3. 03 · Site assessment, if needed

    Some projects can be narrowed from good photos and measurements. Others need an on-site look before the scope is responsible.

  4. 04 · Define the Scope + Design

    We narrow preparation, finish direction, pattern, color, edges, transitions and expectations before work begins.

  5. 05 · Schedule + Material Planning

    Timing depends on the system, weather, access, slab conditions and material availability.

  6. 06 · Prepare the Concrete

    Preparation is based on the actual surface. That can include cleaning, grinding, repairs, profiling or removal of incompatible material.

  7. 07 · Install the Finish

    The approved finish is installed around the slab, the architecture and the way the space will actually be used.

  8. 08 · Protect + Maintain

    We explain cure or return-to-use expectations, maintenance and when future cleaning or resealing may be appropriate.

Decorative concrete resurfacing project by Decorative Concrete of South Louisiana.

What we need from you

A few photos are enough to start.

A wide photo, another angle, a close-up of anything concerning, rough dimensions if available, and a simple explanation of what you want changed give us a much better starting point than a product name.

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What can change a project

What can affect the scope and schedule?

A responsible schedule and scope can change when the concrete, weather or access tells us something different than the first photos suggested.

Weather

Rain, temperature and cure windows can change when a project should move forward.

Surface condition

Hidden coatings, contamination, damage or movement can change preparation and scope.

Access + staging

Equipment access, occupied spaces and how the site must remain usable can affect sequencing.

Repairs

Cracks, spalls, transitions and drainage conditions may need attention before decorative work continues.

Custom layout

Borders, patterns, inlays and complicated geometry require more planning than a simple continuous finish.

Return to use

The selected system and site conditions determine when the area can safely go back into service.

Common questions

What customers usually want to know before work starts.

Do you always need to visit the property?

No. Good photos and measurements can be enough to start some projects, while others need an on-site evaluation before the scope can be responsibly defined.

How long does a project take?

There is no single timeline. Size, preparation, repairs, design complexity, weather, cure windows and the selected system all affect scheduling.

Can you work around cracks?

Cracks and movement have to be evaluated first. Some can be treated as part of preparation, but decorative work does not stop the underlying slab from moving.

When can I use the surface again?

Return-to-use timing depends on the finish or protective system, site conditions and cure requirements. We explain the actual timing for the project.

Do I need to move furniture or equipment?

Usually the work area needs to be clear enough for preparation and installation. We identify access and staging requirements before the project starts.

What if the slab is not a good candidate?

We will say so. The goal is to recommend a direction that makes sense for the existing concrete rather than force a finish onto a surface that should be handled differently.

Ready to start?

Start with the concrete you have.

Send photos, rough dimensions and what you want to change. We will tell you what information or next step is actually needed.

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