The cement in a concrete slab usually holds the surface layer of aggregate in an exposed aggregate slab securely in place. Sometimes, though, this hold fails, and pieces of the aggregate break away. With the loss of the aggregate, the slab develops surface bald patches or depressions. To res...
The Mapei Planitop X product is a one-component mortar that blends with original concrete color. It can be applied vertical, horizontal or overhead. The smooth finish product features Easy Glide Technology that makes it extremely easy to feather out. The Sakrete Company offers a complete line o...
The idea of removing a concrete patio or walkway may seem completely impossible, but there are several effective methods you can use to break up concrete and eradicate the walkway from your yard. Step 1 - Call Your Utility Company Before breaking any concrete, it’s vital to call your util...
Because concrete porch and patio paints are opaque and applied thickly, they do a good job of hiding hairline cracks and other minor flaws in existing concrete. But if you have larger cracks, gouges, or holes in the concrete surface, you will need to patch them first with an exterior concr...
These patches are quick and easy to use, but because the patch goes on top of the drywall on the edges of the hole, this area will be slightly raised after the repair is complete. Grant Webster Sand or Scrape the Edges of the Hole Before applying the adhesive patch over the hole, ...
These patches are quick and easy to use, but because the patch goes on top of the drywall on the edges of the hole, this area will be slightly raised after the repair is complete. Grant Webster Sand or Scrape the Edges of the Hole Before applying the adhesive patch over the hole, ...
Lightly sand patch again, and prime it with thinned coat of paint or primer. When primer is dry, paint entire wall. Frequently Asked Questions Can I use plasterboard or drywall to fix cracks? While plasterboard or drywall can be used for minor repairs, they may not provide the same aestheti...
The steps to install a PROSOCO Concrete Patch-Tie are: Step 1) Drill a hole into the concrete where a repair is needed. Step 2) Insert a Concrete Patch-Tie into the drill. Step 3) Hammer it into the hole with an SDS hammer drill. Now you are ready to continue on and complete ...
With any concrete repair, take that lesson to heart and you're off to a great start. First figure out what caused the damage, do the necessary preparation of removing any unsound concrete and contamination, then install a repair designed to solve the problem. The worst thing you can do is...
If the crack you are trying to patch is deeper than two inches, you may wish to first fill the crack up to the two inch mark with small, crushed, angular gravel. Don’t use pea gravel or other larger gravel as it can shift frequently and does not provide an adequate base. Next, yo...