In this review paper, previous studies on effect of cladding on surface of welding using overlay was discussed. The Research papers up to 2021 related with various cladding methods, effect on mechanical properties and overlay methods were discussed. Also, paper discussed the effect on tribological behavior. This paper reported the various metal and its alloy, recent development in advanced materials for cladding in various high temperature applications. The merits, demerits, limitations and future development and possible area of research in welding cladding methods were discussed.