For close to 20 years we have proudly been installing concrete floor overlays to projects throughout Australia in residential, commercial, retail, hospitality & educational spaces. So it’s safe to say, we know a thing or two when it comes to concrete overlay systems.

Why a concrete overlay floor may be perfect for your project

Open up Instagram, Pinterest or Houzz and you’re almost guaranteed to see a home or space as you scroll along your feed that features some type of concrete aesthetic. Whether it’s on the floors, walls or joinery, concrete is a modern yet timeless material to use. With a concrete overlay system it’s easier than ever to achieve that concrete aesthetic everyone loves, and it’s more achievable than you think.

A concrete overlay is perfect for clients who:

are unable or don’t want to pour a new slab of concrete
don’t like the look of their existing concrete floor
want to replace old tiles or timber flooring
want to save time and costs involved with removing their existing floor

If you answered yes to any of the above, then you’re in the right place!

At Alternative Surfaces we are the suppliers and installers of X-Bond. X-Bond is a concrete overlay system that can be used in a multitude of applications throughout your home.

Concrete Overlay Flooring - X-Bond applied to floor.

How is concrete overlay flooring applied?

The X-Bond concrete overlay flooring system is applied directly over an existing substrate. It is installed using a hand trowel by our team of professional installers. The cement based mix is hand trowelled at approximately 3mm thick over an existing concrete slab, over existing tiles (hallelujah, ugly old tiles be gone!) and over compressed sheeting.

What’s the difference between concrete and a concrete overlay?

Great question! A concrete overlay is a thin coating that’s hand applied over a concrete slab or other surface. It is not as thick as concrete and isn’t as strong. Concrete overlays are usually warmer under foot then concrete and has a more uniform look.

Can a concrete overlay be applied over in-slab heating?

Our concrete overlay system, X-Bond, can be applied over in-slab heating. First a thin screed would need to be applied directly over the heating, and then the X—Bond would be hand trowelled over the heating.