{"id":95057,"date":"2022-04-03T18:05:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T18:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/diy\/?p=95057"},"modified":"2024-09-02T12:16:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T12:16:17","slug":"concrete-overlay-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directcolors.com\/diy\/concrete-overlay-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Concrete Overlay Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Concrete Overlay Ideas<\/h1>\n<p>Use concrete overlay for its resurfacing capabilities, or use it to add color to existing surfaces. The options are endless! Although we&#8217;ve seen overlay used in several different ways, our Direct Colors DIYers seem to gravitate towards the resurfacing option.<\/p>\n<p>By applying thin layers of concrete overlay to bathroom or kitchen countertops, you can make a cost-effective upgrade. Or, utilize overlay to transform the look of your fireplace! We hope these concrete overlay projects get you thinking of all of the possibilities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Fresh &amp; Modern Concrete Overlay Fireplace<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We love the fresh and modern look of this fireplace with concrete overlay added. Between the combination of smooth white overlay and clean lines, the fireplace has such a crisp, classic look! Our DIYer then followed up with Penetrating Sealer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;top-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615671456384{padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;projects-blog-title&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725278777880{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95058&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725278789625{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95059&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;top-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615671456384{padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;projects-blog-title&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725278800166{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95060&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725278809035{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95061&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;top-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615671456384{padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;projects-blog-title&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725278911919{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; style=&#8221;modern&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;&#8221; active_section=&#8221;100&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-chevron-down&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;View Products&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1649005940817-f00b91a9-f0e1&#8243;][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95065&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#215;250&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/concrete-overlays\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;92532&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#215;250&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/penetrating-sealer\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMG5hbWUlM0QlMjJvdmVybGF5LWZpcmVwbGFjZSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmElM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Fireplace Concrete Makeover with Overlay<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This Direct Colors DIYer originally planned to have their contractor finish their fireplace with overlay. They ended up diving in themselves, ordered a trial kit, and did this impeccable project!\u00a0 After a few layers of concrete overlay and a couple of coats of sealer, it was good to go. We think this transformation from a tiled fireplace to a smooth, sophisticated one is terrific![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;top-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615671456384{padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;projects-blog-title&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725279071611{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95067&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725279080891{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95068&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;top-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615671456384{padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;projects-blog-title&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725279095664{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95069&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95070&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725279110432{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95073&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;top-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615671456384{padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;projects-blog-title&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725279156526{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; style=&#8221;modern&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;&#8221; active_section=&#8221;100&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-chevron-down&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Project Details &amp; Tips CLICK HERE&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1657759057472-a7336f41-36d6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Project Info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Project Completed In: 14 day(s)<\/li>\n<li>Estimate of Square Footage: 200 sq. ft.<\/li>\n<li>Project Description:<br \/>\nFireplace Overlay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>1. We were quoted for concrete overlay on our fireplace surround, but the contractor never came back to do the job. After watching the Direct Color DIY videos and completing my research, we dove in. I ordered a sample kit. Trialed and ordered<\/p>\n<p>2. Taped off surround and utilized plastic to cover and protect the carpet and walls.<br \/>\n3. Fixed cracked in the tile grout and leveled the edge of the fireplace surround with pre-mixed mortar. Waited 24 hrs and completed second coat\/layer of mortar to ensure surface was level.<br \/>\n4. Hand sanded old tiles\/grout with 80 grit sandpaper.<br \/>\n5. Cleaned surface extremely well. Wiped with rubbing alcohol.<br \/>\n6. First layer was most challenging. After utilizing some of the recommended tools, through trial and error, I found an 8\u201d drywall taping knife most effective.<br \/>\n7. Dry time 24hrs<br \/>\n8. Sanded down high spots.<br \/>\n9. Second coat. Dry 24 hrs. Hand sanded high spots.<br \/>\n10. Finished the third coat of overlay and planned to sand down any high points. I wasn\u2019t liking the look of the sanded areas. * sandpaper had to be white not red.<br \/>\n11. Added a 4th layer of overlay and let dry for 1 hr. Hand sanded the high spots while still drying. It very successful. Utilized the magic trowel, drywall taping knife and 150 grit white sandpaper<br \/>\n12. After fully dry, removed painters tape and plastic<br \/>\n13. Sealed. Dry time 24hrs. Added, second coat of sealer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personal Tips:<br \/>\nOrder more than you calculate<br \/>\nWhite sandpaper for white concrete<br \/>\nUse exact measurements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725279164810{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; style=&#8221;modern&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;&#8221; active_section=&#8221;100&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-chevron-down&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;View Products&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1657759057560-2a4e9815-3004&#8243;][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95065&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#215;250&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/concrete-overlays\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;92532&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#215;250&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/penetrating-sealer\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMG5hbWUlM0QlMjJiYXRocm9vbS1jb3VudGVyJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGYSUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Laminate Countertop Facelift for Bathroom<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]After attempting to paint their vanity countertops in the past, this Direct Colors customer chose to refinish.\u00a0 The ash gray concrete overlay really brightens up the room; it looks like a whole new bathroom! They sealed the deal with a matte, water based sealer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;top-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615671456384{padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;projects-blog-title&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725279188807{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;92268&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725279218506{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;92267&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;top-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615671456384{padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;projects-blog-title&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725279237097{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;92266&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725279244298{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;92269&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;top-heading&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1615671456384{padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;projects-blog-title&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725279257211{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; style=&#8221;modern&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;&#8221; active_section=&#8221;100&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-chevron-down&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Project Details &amp; Tips CLICK HERE&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1657759047956-5f142708-2cac&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Project Completed In: 1 day(s)<\/li>\n<li>Estimate of Square Footage: 10 sq. ft.<\/li>\n<li>Project Description:<br \/>\nUsed the Ash color concrete overlay and matte acrylic sealer to re-finish our bathroom vanity countertops. I had tried painting them in the past but it never looked as great as the concrete does!<\/li>\n<li>Personal Tips:<br \/>\nI\u2019m a beginner, so I had to do small patches at a time, I mixed smaller amounts at a time because the mix would dry out before I was able to finish my current patch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Direct Colors<\/strong> Products Used:<br \/>\nAsh concrete overlay, acrylic sealer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725279270187{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; style=&#8221;modern&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;&#8221; active_section=&#8221;100&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-chevron-down&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;View Products&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1648130460149-e2da28d6-ac9ef929-47f3&#8243;][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;95076&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#215;250&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/concrete-overlays\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;92532&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#215;250&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/directcolors.com\/penetrating-sealer\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Laminate Kitchen Countertop Upgrade<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Our DIYer chose concrete overlay as an affordable option to answer all of their concerns. 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