Concrete OverlayA concrete overlay is a great option to update existing concrete that is structurally sound. The process involves pouring a thin layer of concrete over the top of your existing concrete in layers as thin as 1/8 of an inch thick. This new concrete can then be colored, stamped or stenciled to create an entirely new decorative texture and appearance. Below are before and after photos of pitted and unsightly concrete stairs that were overlayed and stamped in cobblestone random interlocking pattern and colored in russet:  
An overlay allows you to have stamped concrete at a fraction of the cost of tearing out and re-pouring. For example, this old, but structurally sound porch was overlayed and then stamped with colored concrete. This definitely warms up an otherwise plain entryway.
But, if your existing concrete is structurally sound, an overlay is a wonderful option for upgrading without the full cost of a tear-out and new pour. Here is a picture of an overlay done on a basement floor. The concrete was poured, stained in a diluted ebony color, and then saw cut into diamond squares with borders. Several coats of stain were applied on random squares and the borders to make a contrast with the rest of the floor.
In the picture below, this overlay was poured and stamped. After it cured, it was stained in Padre Brown.
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