Residential applications
Driveway resurfacing & repair
Crack repair, resurfacing, staining and sealing that give an existing concrete driveway a new look.
Overview
A refreshed driveway without starting over
Concrete Polishing Solutions repairs and resurfaces concrete driveways for homes and businesses. Our goal is to improve both the appearance and the function of your concrete surfaces.
Common driveway problems
Cracks are the most common issue for any concrete surface. Vehicle traffic, weather changes and age all cause cracking. Spalling happens when the top layer of the driveway breaks loose and crumbles.
Small cracks can be filled; wider cracks may need more thorough restoration. Resurfacing and refinishing are popular, lower-cost ways to repair a concrete driveway.
Application at a glance
- Common problems
- Cracks and spalling from vehicle traffic, weather changes and age
- Options
- Crack repair, resurfacing, staining and sealing
- Why resurface
- An updated look and a protective layer, quicker and less intrusive than replacing
Start with the damage
Should a damaged driveway be repaired, resurfaced or replaced?
It depends on how deep the damage goes and whether the base is sound. Many driveways can be repaired and resurfaced; extensive deterioration may mean replacement.
Repair the cracks
Small cracks can be filled. Wider cracks are ground out, cleaned and repaired with an epoxy crack repair product before any new finish goes on. See concrete repair.
Resurface a sound slab
If the base is in good condition, the resurfacing material bonds to it and renews the surface: an overlay, a spray knockdown texture, stain or sealer. See concrete resurfacing.
Look deeper first
Very old driveways with deep cracks, pits and potholes may be better replaced, and cracks from soil movement or settling should be evaluated first. Resurfacing renews the surface; it does not fix the slab or the ground beneath it.
Benefits
Why resurface instead of replace
An updated look
Staining or a new decorative surface refreshes the driveway and adds curb appeal.
A protective layer
An overlay, acrylic coating or resealing protects the original slab underneath.
Quicker and less intrusive
Faster than installing pavers, brick or stone, and less disruptive than removing the slab.
Systems
Driveway options
Many driveways can be repaired and resurfaced instead of replaced: cracks are repaired first, then the surface is resurfaced, overlaid, stained or sealed. Repair, resurfacing, overlays, staining and sealing are part of our concrete polishing services.
- Concrete RepairRepairs for cracked, chipped or worn concrete.
- Concrete ResurfacingResurfacing and refinishing worn concrete.
- Concrete OverlayStamped overlays for a decorative driveway surface.
- Acid StainingLasting decorative color for concrete.
- Concrete SealingSealers that protect concrete from water, dirt and stains.
- Acrylic FlooringAcrylic coatings for exterior concrete.
Driveway or garage?
How is driveway work different from a garage floor?
A driveway is outdoor concrete exposed to sun, water, weather and vehicles, so the work is mostly repair, resurfacing and sealing. Inside the garage, the decision is usually which coating system to use.
Driveways
- Cracks from vehicle traffic, weather changes and age
- Spalling, where small pieces break away from the surface, often around joints and seams
- Stains, faded color or a dull surface, refreshed with stain, an overlay or a sealer
- Sealing to help protect the surface from water, dirt and stains
Garage floors
Garage floors are usually coated with an epoxy or polyurea polyaspartic system, chosen for how the garage is used. The slab is checked first, since epoxy will not bond to sealed concrete.
See garage floors.
Our work
Driveway projects
- Open larger photo: Light concrete driveway with tan decorative bands
Open larger photo: Concrete driveway with a brick-red border
Photos from Concrete Polishing Solutions projects. Select a photo to view it larger.
View the photo galleryAfter the work
Keeping a resurfaced driveway in good shape
Keep debris off the surface, watch for new cracks and reseal when the sealer wears.
Routine care
- Sweep or rinse off debris; a pressure washer can remove hardened debris from bare or sealed concrete, once you have checked the coating’s instructions
- Look for new cracks and have them sealed or repaired early, before small cracks grow
- Try any new cleaner in a small, out-of-the-way spot first
When to reseal
When the surface stops shedding water the way it used to, the sealer may be wearing and need to be reapplied. Some sealers, such as acrylics, need resealing more often than others.
See the floor care guide and concrete sealing.
FAQ
Driveway questions
Should I repair or replace my driveway?
For very old driveways or driveways with extensive deterioration, such as deep cracks, pits and potholes, replacement can be the better option. Many other driveways can be repaired and resurfaced.
Is it worth resurfacing a concrete driveway?
If the base the resurfacing material is applied to is in good condition, the new surface bonds to it, seals the area and gives you a renewed driveway.
How is a cracked concrete driveway repaired?
Cracks are ground out and cleaned to open them up, then repaired with a concrete epoxy crack repair product before the surface is refinished.
Areas served
Serving homes and businesses across Southern California
- San Diego County
- Orange County
- Riverside County
- Los Angeles County
Free estimate
Ready to transform your concrete floor?
Share a few details about your space and the finish you have in mind, and we will help you choose the right system for your home or business.
- (619) 870-8308Call for a free estimate
- info@concretepolishingsolutions.proEmail us about your project
- Southern CaliforniaSan Diego, Orange, Riverside & Los Angeles counties