FAQ: How To Pour Concrete On Top Of Concrete?

Can you pour concrete on top of old concrete?

You can put new concrete over old concrete. However, unresolved issues with your old concrete, such as cracks or frost heaves, will carry over to your new concrete if not taken care of. In addition, you must pour it at least 2 inches thick.

Does concrete stick to concrete?

Concrete Bonding Adhesive permanently bonds existing concrete, plaster and stucco to new concrete, plaster and stucco.

How thick does a concrete overlay have to be?

The minimum recommended thickness is 1 to 2 in. (25 to 50 mm) for a fully bonded concrete overlay placed on a base slab that is practically free of cracks and in which the concrete is sound, clean, and of good quality.

Can I pour a 2 inch concrete slab?

If done properly, new concrete can often be poured right over an existing slab. For this to be feasible, the contractor needs to pour at least 2 inches thick, use smaller aggregate, and incorporate reinforcement such as welded wire mesh or fiber mixed into the concrete.

Can you put a thin layer of concrete over concrete?

Yes, you may pour a concrete pad overlay over an existing slab. You need to consider the added height and weight of the overlay on the existing structure. Overlays may include polymers, portland cement concrete, or epoxies.

What sticks best to concrete?

Adiseal is the best adhesive to use on concrete as it has proven to be the strongest adhesive by an independent test. Adiseal is flexible, waterproof, high gap fill, high grab, UV resistant & sticks almost any type of material to concrete.

Do concrete overlays last?

Concrete overlays are only as good as the surface, it is being applied to. You need to keep in mind that if the concrete is cracked or surfacing up, then the overlay will also break and come up. You need to be sure that if the concrete is heavily damaged, your overlay won’t last long.

Will concrete overlay crack?

Unfortunately, most concrete has a tendency to crack, usually as a result of improper design or poor construction practices. As an overlay installer, you have no control over these factors. You are responsible for repairing any cracks in the existing concrete before resurfacing.

What is the minimum thickness you can pour concrete?

The minimum thickness for pouring concrete over concrete is 1.5 inches.

Do you need rebar for 2 inch slab?

Rebar should have a minimum 2″ embedment in the concrete. 2″ of concrete from the outside of the rebar to the surface. If your slab is going to be subjected to enough load to need rebar it will also need to be thicker; 6″ or 8″. depending on your engineer’s design.

Do you need rebar for 4-inch slab?

No, you do not need rebar for a 4–inch slab of concrete on grade. A 4–inch-thick slab cast on the ground and in permanent contact with it will float and rebar is not required. Rebar is recommended on concrete measuring 5 – 6 inches thick.

Can I pour a 3 inch concrete slab?

Here, pouring a concrete slab 4 inches in thickness is fine. While you may choose to reinforce it with rebar, wire mesh should be sufficient. A 3– to 4-inch slab will work for the floor of a storage or tool shed, workshop, garden shed, or playhouse.