Make Your Old Concrete Look Brand New with This DIY Resurfacing Kit

If your concrete patio, walkway, or driveway is looking tired, worn, or cracked, but still structurally sound, this is the kit for you. The Resurface My Concrete Project Kit is designed to give your existing slab a professional-looking makeover without the cost or hassle of tearing it out and starting over.

With step-by-step instructions and just a few tools, you’ll clean, coat, and seal your concrete in a single weekend — no prior experience necessary. Whether you’re going for a broom finish or something smoother, this overlay is tough, long-lasting, and designed to refresh concrete with strength and style.

  Before You Begin This Project  

Please read through all of the instructions, Technical Data Sheets (TDS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and review all of the materials and tools required to ensure you have everything needed for the project.

Materials Included in the Resurface My Concrete Project Kit:

• SureCrete SCR Cleaner and Degreaser
• SureCrete SureBroom Concrete Overlay
• Concrete Coatings SuperSeal 20WB

Tools Needed:

• 1-Gallon Plastic Pump-Up Sprayer
• 5-gallon bucket
• 9” Paint Tray
• 9” Roller Frame/Cover
• Mud or Egg Beater Mixing Paddle
• High-Powered Drill
• Gloves
• Safety Glasses
• 2” Painter’s Tape
• 3” Putty Knife/Scraper
• Rub Brick
• 14” Floor Squeegee/Trowel
• Stiff Bristle Brush
• Concrete Finish Broom
• Extendable Brush/Roller/Broom Handle

   

  Watch the STEP-BY-STEP Process  

From prep and mixing to troweling and sealing, this quick video shows the entire process using the products from your kit. It’s a great way to get familiar with the materials and techniques before you get started. 

Full written instructions are included below, and there’s a downloadable version too, if you want to keep it handy.

Please note: This video uses a different sealer than what is included in this kit, but the application is the same.

  Prepare Your Surface  

1. Remove any leaves, twigs, rock or other loose particles from the surface with a leaf blower or broom.
2. Clean the surface using a pressure washer (3000 psi), or a garden hose and stiff bristle brush, to remove any dirt or accumulated grime.
3. Consider protecting any finish surfaces near the project by using 48” masking film and blue painter’s tape to secure the film to surrounding surfaces.
4. Tape off expansion joints that have foam or felt board in the joint with painter’s tape to ensure the SureBroom product does not coat this material…it will eventually flake off otherwise.
5. For minor cracks, you can mix up a small amount of SureBroom to a stiff, peanut butter consistency and spread that material over the crack. Lightly dampen the surface and work the material into the crack using a plastic spatula or small trowel. Scrape excess material off so it doesn’t show up underneath the finish. 

SureCrete SCR Cleaner and Degreaser

6. Mix SureCrete SCR 1:1 with water and pour into a pump-up sprayer.
7. Spray across the entire surface and you will see the surface start to fizz and foam.
8. Use a stiff bristle brush to work the SCR down into the concrete.

9. Ensure the surface remains partially damp during the process to allow for good penetration.
10. Neutralize the surface with water and allow to dry BEFORE RESURFACING YOUR CONCRETE.

  Resurface Your Concrete  

SureCrete SureBroom Overlay

11. Water demands for SureBroom will vary based on application and desired texture. Approximate water demand for a 45 lb bag is 3.75 quarts for the base coat and 5.75 quarts for the broom coat.

12. Combine water and SureBroom in a clean bucket and mix using a high-power electric drill equipped with a mud or egg beater mixing paddle for two minutes. Add water as needed to achieve a thick paint consistency. When thoroughly mixed, allow material to sit for a few minutes to fully activate before applying.

13. Scrape off any material that is clinging to the edges of the bucket as it could interfere with consistency of the material and quality of application, and then mix for an additional 30 seconds.

14. Lightly dampen the concrete with water.

15. Apply SureBroom using a squeegee/trowel. Ensure a smooth even coat, pushing excess material off edges and cleaning up after you have completed applying the base coat. Also be sure to brush the material out of the control joints as you go. You should strive to get a uniform, thin layer of material in the joint, however not fill them up.

16. Once the base coat has dried sufficiently that you cannot press into it with your fingernail, scrape off any high or thick spots with a scraper or rubbing brick.

17. Wait 4-6 hours and apply second coat. Remember to mix at 5.75 quarts of water per 45 lb bag of SureBroom. 

18. If a broom finish is desired, spread the material with a broom, finishing with a consistent north-south or east-west pattern to achieve a uniform broom finish.

19. Push excess material off edges and dispose.

20. Let dry overnight.

  Seal and Protect Your Concrete  

Concrete Coatings SuperSeal 20WB

21. Thoroughly shake the SuperSeal 20WB and then pour it into a clean roller pan.

22. Cut in along edges using a small roller or brush to create a clean line and avoid material getting onto surrounding surfaces.

23. Use a traditional 9” roller to apply material uniformly over the remainder of the surface. Ensure there are no missed spots, or areas of heavy accumulation or puddles.

24. Allow to dry and apply second coat.

25. Allow to dry.

  You're Ready to Make it Happen  

There’s no need to live with weathered, cracked concrete. With the right materials, a bit of prep, and a few hours of effort, you can transform your concrete surface into something clean, sealed, and ready to stand up to whatever life throws at it. The Resurface My Concrete Project Kit makes it simple to get results you’ll be proud of—whether it’s your front walk, backyard slab, or driveway that needs a fresh start.

Don't forget, there’s a downloadable version of these instructions too, if you want to keep it handy.

If you have any questions along the way, we’re here to help. Reach out anytime at contact@diyconcretemail.com—we’re happy to support you at any step.