What's Covered Under DCR's Concrete Resurfacing Warranty?
DCR backs every stamped concrete, epoxy floor coatings, pool deck resurfacing, patio resurfacing, garage floors, and driveway resurfacing project with two layers of protection: a workmanship warranty on the installation itself, and the manufacturer warranty that comes with the Sundek coating and overlay system used on your project. As the only authorized Sundek dealer in the St. Louis market, DCR puts the exact coverage terms for your project in writing at the time of your estimate — call (636) 256-6733 to ask about the warranty that applies to your specific surface and system.
DCR's Workmanship Warranty
The workmanship warranty covers how DCR’s crew installs your decorative concrete system — surface preparation, application, and adhesion of the overlay or coating to your existing slab. If an installation-related issue shows up, such as delamination or improper bonding, it falls under this warranty rather than the manufacturer’s material warranty. Ask your estimator for DCR’s current workmanship warranty terms in writing before your project begins.
Sundek Manufacturer Warranties
Beyond DCR’s own workmanship coverage, the Sundek products DCR installs, including SunStamp, SunColor, SunGlaze, SunStone, SunSplash, and Tuscan overlay systems, each carry a separate manufacturer warranty from Sundek covering material defects. Manufacturer warranty terms are set by Sundek, not DCR, and vary by product line, so your estimator will provide the specific Sundek warranty documentation that applies to the system chosen for your project.
What a Concrete Resurfacing Warranty Typically Doesn't Cover
Like most workmanship and manufacturer warranties, coverage generally excludes normal wear and fading, damage from improper maintenance or unapproved deicing products, and cracking caused by structural movement in the underlying slab rather than the overlay itself. DCR walks through the specific exclusions that apply to your warranty at the time of your estimate, so there are no surprises later.
How St. Louis Weather Factors Into Warranty Performance
St. Louis’s freeze-thaw winters, humid summers, and pool-chemical exposure all put real stress on a decorative concrete surface over time. Concrete sealing and maintaining your surface on the schedule DCR recommends is one of the most effective ways to protect both its appearance and its warranty coverage, particularly heading into winter.
Keeping Your Warranty Valid
Routine resealing, using deicing products that are safe for sealed and coated concrete, and avoiding unauthorized repairs from another contractor are the most common ways homeowners keep a DCR warranty intact. For additional information about caring for your concrete surfaces and DCR’s services, visit our FAQ page.
How to File a Warranty Claim
If you notice an issue with a surface DCR installed, call (636) 256-6733 to describe what you're seeing. DCR will schedule an inspection to determine whether the issue falls under the workmanship warranty, the Sundek manufacturer warranty, or is a maintenance item outside either warranty's scope, and walk you through next steps from there.
Why a Written Warranty Matters
A warranty you can get in writing is one of the clearest signs a contractor stands behind their work long after the crew leaves the driveway. It’s worth asking any concrete contractor for warranty terms in writing before signing a contract — not just DCR — since verbal promises aren’t enforceable the way a documented warranty is. You can also review our cost guide when planning your project and evaluating the overall investment.