If you're repairing an indoor concrete slab, like a garage floor or enclosed patio, Quikrete Self-Leveling Resurfacer will be your best option. The product's thinner consistency helps it to self-level as you apply it to your concrete surface.
Re-Cap® Concrete Resurfacer (No. 1131-47) is a special blend of Portland cement, sand, polymer, and other additives designed to provide a shrinkage compensated repair material. QUIKRETE® Re-Cap® Concrete Resurfacer is designed to provide a new, durable, and wear-resistant surface over worn or scaled concrete.
How thin can you pour concrete over concrete? Your new layer needs to be at least 2 inches thick. If it's any thinner than that, it'll easily crack under pressure and won't adequately bond to your surface.
QUIKRETE® Concrete Bonding Adhesive (No. 9902) permanently bonds new concrete, plaster, and stucco to existing concrete, plaster, and stucco. Eliminates the need for roughing the surface before the application. Exceeds the performance requirements of ASTM C 1059 Type I and II.
Resurfacing a driveway will extend its lifespan. Adding an overlay above the existing concrete makes it incredibly durable so it can withstand its usual daily pounding from vehicles, foot traffic and harsh weather.
If the concrete floor is sloped, self leveling cement can be applied to make the surface even. Ardex or other similar self leveling cementitous mixes can be applied and poured on to the surface and then ground afterwords just like regular concrete to get a smooth shine.
Spread the resurfacer until it's between 1/8 and ¼ inch thick. For a slip-resistant finish, wait 5 minutes, then sweep a nylon-bristle concrete broom across it, 90 degrees to the foot traffic. Remove the weatherstripping after 20 minutes. Wait 6 hours before walking on it.
That's right! Concrete weather and cardigan weather are one and the same. The best time of year to finally fix that bothersome crack in your driveway is in the Spring of Fall, when the season is most mild — with March through June and September and November being particularly ideal.
Use QUIKRETE® Sand Mix to resurface damaged concrete to depths up to 2". For patches less than 1" thick, replace part of the mixing water with QUIKRETE® Concrete Acrylic Fortifier.
One 40 lb (18.1 kg) bag of Concrete Resurfacer will cover approximately 17 ft2 (1.6 m2) of surface at a thickness of 1/4 in (6.4 mm) or approximately 90 ft2 (8.4 m2) per bag when applied at the minimum thickness with a broom or squeegee.
Concrete Resurfacing Options
A concrete overlay involves adding a thin layer of concrete over the existing surface to create a new surface. Concrete refinishing, on the other hand, involves repairing and restoring the existing surface by filling in cracks, smoothing out rough areas, and applying a new coat of sealer.
Adding a concrete skim coat can approve the appearance of a chipped driveway. The process is easy enough that it can be a do-it-yourself project. Before skim coating your driveway, however, it's important to determine the cause of the chipping to see if the problem needs a professional solution.
It is important to note that the life expectancy of resurfaced concrete can vary depending on the specific application. For example, a parking lot will typically have a longer life expectancy than a residential driveway. In most applications, resurfaced concrete should last 10-15 years.
It's also recommended for high-traffic areas where surface irregularities tend to materialize with prolonged use. We typically use diamond grinding as the first step in concrete resurfacing preparations, to preserve your concrete and save money without the need to replace your floors entirely.
A concrete overlay will last a very long time when applied properly by the professionals. They are installed with a penetrating sealer that makes them more resistant to staining and scuffing. Every 5 to 7 years it should be resealed.
If you're repairing an indoor concrete slab, like a garage floor or enclosed patio, Quikrete Self-Leveling Resurfacer will be your best option. The product's thinner consistency helps it to self-level as you apply it to your concrete surface.
You can use a concrete crack sealer to do the job. Concrete crack sealers are special sealants formulated to fill and seal cracks in concrete. Applying a concrete sealant is an easy task that anyone can do. All you need is a caulking gun, a putty knife, and a bucket of sealant, which you can buy at any hardware store.
Vinegar and Baking Soda
Simply fill a spray bottle with equal parts water and vinegar (or water and baking soda), and add a little bit of liquid dish detergent. Spray the mixture on your concrete surface and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
You can put new concrete over old concrete. However, unresolved issues with your old concrete, such as cracks or frost heaves, will carry over to your new concrete if not taken care of. In addition, you must pour it at least 2 inches thick.
Answer: A concrete overlay is a thin color concrete cement based products that go over existing concrete for repair or decorative reasons. Overlays can be applied as thin as a feather finish up to in most cases 3/4″ depending on the desired finish.