A method of forming a wear-resistant reinforcing coating on a substrate, such
as
concrete, wood, metal or particulate. A reinforcing fiber mat is placed on the
substrate and a liquid matrix material is mixed with small colored stones. The
mixture of matrix material and stones is poured onto the mat, and the liquid wets
the mat and contacts the substrate. After curing, a composite coating is formed
with stones as the wearing surface. A membrane can be interposed between the substrate
and the reinforcing coating to prevent adhesion and "starving" of the mat.
